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An apocalyptic grand strategy game, in which you take the role of the forces of darkness, trying to bring an end to a fantasy world. Complete with complex internal politics by NPC factions and wide ranges of strategies and types of doom to choose between.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 75% — of 48 reviews
Released: 2021-07-25
Developer: Bobby Two Hands
Genres: Simulation, Strategy
Platforms: Windows

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    96% matchVery Positive94% of 2,164 reviews2017
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    Windows
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    Windows

    Welcome to the United Sects of America, where a captivating narrative, strategic management, and moral choices seamlessly intertwine. As the leader of your own cult, you'll grapple with tough decisions, shape your group's destiny, and aim to wield influence across the entire United States.

    Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.4%, Political 23.6%, Political Sim 22.5%, Diplomacy 18%, Strategy 6.4%

  58. #58 Mini WW2 Simulator: Gear and War
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Bad Aim Studio
    Windows

    “Mini WW2 Simulator” is a god-simulation game where you observe or influence nations’ military, economic, technological, and diplomatic paths. Customize WWII unit loadouts, shape resource-based development, and watch countries rise or fall.

    Why similar: God Game 39.2%, Grand Strategy 20%, Political Sim 14.8%, Diplomacy 8.4%, Strategy 7.2%

  59. #59 Anthropomachy
    68% matchMixed55% of 47 reviews2019
    Dev: Toy Box Lab
    Windows

    Get ready for conquering the world as a God! Show compassion to those who have nothing and they will love you. Take from those who have everything and they will fear you. Gain worshipers, fight skepticism and make the Earth belong to the gods once again! Long live the Greek Gods!

    Why similar: God Game 72.5%, Political 8.7%, Strategy 7.9%, Diplomacy 6.2%, Simulation 4.1%

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