Dummynation similar games & best alternatives

Dummynation

PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Mac • 2022

Should you play it?

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.

What works
  • 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
Things to keep in mind
  • 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

What to play next

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Interplanetary: Enhanced Edition

  • Demise of Nations

  • SuperPower 2 Steam Edition

  • Oriental Empires

  • Galcon 2: Galactic Conquest

  • Making History: The Great War

  • Voxel Turf

  • Company of Heroes 2 - The British Forces

  • Supreme Ruler Ultimate

Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Voxel Turf

  • Company of Heroes 2 - The British Forces

  • Making History: The Second World War

If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Autonomy

    Hearts of Iron IV

  • Competition

    Splendor

  • Continuation

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

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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    "Players have extensive control over nation decisions, strategies, unit design, and diplomatic choices, enabling high personal freedom in gameplay."

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  • Competence

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    "Game requires skillful resource management, strategic planning, and adapting to AI challenges, though AI is sometimes predictable."

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  • Competition

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    "Strong competitive element through multiplayer and leaderboards, with players competing for limited resources and points."

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

  • Continuation

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

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

  • Cooperation

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    "Some multiplayer group play possible but mostly focused on solo or duo play; cooperation exists but limited."

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

  • Creativity

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    "Allows extensive customization of map variables and mods, enabling creative experimentation with gameplay."

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

  • Domination

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    "Players exert power over others through conquest and strategic superiority; some reports of toxic behavior and pay-to-win dominance."

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

  • Escapism

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    "Players use the game as a relaxing distraction and stress relief, enjoying immersive simulation."

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

  • Expectation

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

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  • Experimenting

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    "Players try different strategies, maps, and game modes, exploring mechanics and tactics."

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  • Exploration

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    "Some exploration through custom maps and mods, but main maps are well-known and repeated."

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

  • Expression

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    "Customization of nations, creation of vassals, and modding allow some self-expression, though limited cosmetic options."

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

  • Fantasy

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    "The game focuses on realistic military simulation and Cold War scenarios rather than imaginative fiction."

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  • Fellowship

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    "Some community and multiplayer engagement, but limited social connection beyond competitive play."

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  • Growth

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    "Players learn complex systems of diplomacy, economy, and warfare; skill improves over time."

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  • Health

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    "No physical activity involved; typical sedentary gameplay."

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  • Idle

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

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  • Intimacy

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

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  • Leadership

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    "Players accumulate resources, upgrades, and units to strengthen their base and army over time."

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  • Relaxation

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    "Some players find the game relaxing and enjoyable, but others report frustration and tension due to controls and AI."

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  • Sensation

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  • Status

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

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  • Story

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  • Strategy

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  • Thrill

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  • Value

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    "Generally considered worth the price by players, though some feel content is limited for full price."

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  • Violence

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    "Core gameplay involves combat, bombing, and destruction of enemy units and bases."

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    "Players must manage threats, preserve units, and strategically defend or attack to survive."

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