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Dummynation

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux • 2022

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Quick resume

Geopolitical management game with real-time shifting borders and a streamlined gameplay, designed to minimize all burdensome chores while allowing an absolute strategic control, from military recruitment and deployment, to diplomatic and economic management.

Global score

88/100

Genres

Indie, Simulator, Strategy

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    Pros

    • Fun and addictive geopolitical strategy gameplay
    • Custom maps and modding support
    • Good multiplayer with large player counts
    • Educational value in geography and history
    • Developer actively updates and listens to community

    Cons

    • Ai can be dumb or inconsistent
    • Repetitive and slow-paced for some players
    • Ui and controls sometimes unintuitive
    • Multiplayer communication limited
    • Price considered high by some for current content

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Domination, Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Story, Fantasy.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players have significant control over their nation's actions, strategies, and policies with freedom to customize and experiment."

    • Competence
      3

      "Requires strategic thinking and skillful management, though some AI and mechanics are criticized as dumb or inconsistent."

    • Competition
      4

      "Strong competitive elements with multiplayer battles, leaderboards, and player vs player world domination."

    • Continuation
      4

      "Many players report long play sessions, addiction, and habitual return to the game."

    • Cooperation
      1

      "Some multiplayer cooperation possible but limited; mostly competitive or solo play with minimal teamwork."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Allows custom maps, custom nations, and modding which encourages creative gameplay."

    • Domination
      3

      "Game centers on conquering and dominating other players or AI nations, though no strong evidence of toxic social dominance."

    • Escapism
      3

      "Players use the game as a fun distraction and stress relief through immersive geopolitical simulation."

    • Expectation
      -3

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players try different strategies, custom maps, and game modes to explore mechanics and possibilities."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Some exploration of custom maps and alternate history scenarios, but mostly familiar world map."

    • Expression
      2

      "Customization of nations and flags allows some self-expression, though limited cosmetic options."

    • Fantasy
      -1

      "Focuses on realistic geopolitical simulation rather than imaginative or fictional fantasy."

    • Fellowship
      1

      "Some community and multiplayer interaction, but many players note limited communication and social engagement."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop skills in strategy and learn geopolitical concepts; game complexity supports learning."

    • Health
      -5

      "No physical activity involved; typical sedentary gameplay."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention and strategic decision-making; not a casual idle game."

    • Intimacy
      -4

      "Minimal evidence of close social relationships; interactions are mostly surface-level or competitive."

    • Leadership
      3

      "Players lead their nations and armies, making strategic decisions and managing resources."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players accumulate military power, territory, and economic resources to progress."

    • Relaxation
      1

      "Some players find the game relaxing and satisfying, though others note tension from AI aggression."

    • Sensation
      1

      "Visual and auditory feedback is good but not highly stimulating; satisfying map animations noted."

    • Status
      3

      "Leaderboards and multiplayer rankings provide social recognition and status."

    • Story
      -4

      "No narrative or story; gameplay is context-free strategic map conquest."

    • Strategy
      4

      "High strategic depth with economic, military, and diplomatic planning required."

    • Thrill
      2

      "Some suspense and challenge from warfare and diplomacy, though not extreme."

    • Value
      1

      "Generally considered worth the price by many players, though some find it expensive for current content."

    • Violence
      4

      "Core gameplay involves military conquest, combat, and destruction of enemy territories."

    • Survival
      3

      "Players must manage threats and maintain their nation's survival against enemies."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026