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Plutocracy

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2019

Should you play it?

The business simulator Plutocracy gives you the chance to become wealthy and powerful to take control over the world. Where policy, laws, officials and people are only the chess pieces how do you play your game?

What works

  • Deep and complex economic and political simulation
  • High player autonomy and strategic depth
  • Engaging historical setting and art style
  • Regular developer updates and community support
  • Addictive gameplay with long sessions

Things to keep in mind

  • Early access with bugs and crashes
  • Steep learning curve and ui complexity
  • Repetitive grind in early game
  • Lack of multiplayer and social features
  • Some mechanics underdeveloped or unbalanced

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Software Inc.

  • Empire TV Tycoon

  • Computer Tycoon

  • GearCity

  • Railroad Tycoon II Platinum

  • Capitalism 2

Less dominating

Games that feels like Plutocracy but with less domination over others

  • Three Kingdoms Mushouden

  • CFS (Chinese Football Simulator)

  • Microcivilization

  • Ostalgie: The Berlin Wall

  • News Tower

  • Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War

More story-driven

Games that feels like Plutocracy but with deeper narrative immersion

  • Star Dynasties

  • Crusader Kings III

  • Hollywood Animal

  • Hearts of Iron III

  • Rise Of The White Sun - 白日升

  • Spinnortality | cyberpunk management sim

More fellowship-oriented

Games that feels like Plutocracy but with a stronger sense of community

  • Victoria II

  • Hearts of Iron IV

  • SuperPower 2 Steam Edition

  • Supreme Ruler 1936

  • Offworld Trading Company

  • Making History: The Great War

More violent

Games that feels like Plutocracy but with more combat and destruction

  • Dummynation

  • Supreme Ruler Ultimate

  • NationWar2:Chronicle

  • Destiny of Immortal

  • Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition

  • Interstellar Space: Genesis

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Plutocracy: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Fellowship, Domination. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fellowship, Violence, Cooperation.

Last update: 21/08/2026