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Despotism 3k

PlayStation 4, Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2018

Should you play it?

Humanity is enslaved by an AI… which is awesome, because we’re on the right side of the conflict. Exploit puny humans to extract power and build your own empire!

What works

  • Challenging resource management
  • Dark humor and pop culture references
  • Unique dystopian setting
  • Engaging event dialogues
  • High replayability through trial and error

Things to keep in mind

  • Punishing rng can cause frustration
  • Steep learning curve
  • Limited gameplay variety and content
  • Repetitive micromanagement and clicking
  • Lack of meta progression and customization

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Spinnortality | cyberpunk management sim

  • Territory: Farming and Warfare

  • Beholder: Conductor

  • Oh My Gore!

  • FTL: Faster Than Light

  • Rogue AI Simulator

Less leadership-focused

Games that feels like Despotism 3k but with less leadership over others

  • Infectonator 3: Apocalypse

  • Creeper World 2: Anniversary Edition

  • Godlike Burger

  • Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe

  • Rogue's Tale

  • Luckitown

Less dominating

Games that feels like Despotism 3k but with less domination over others

  • Drill Core

  • Rogue Voltage

  • Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown

  • Crying Suns

  • The King is Watching

  • Vivid Knight

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Despotism 3k: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Domination. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Exploration.

Last update: 21/08/2026