Stay! Stay! Democratic People's Republic of Korea! similar games & best alternatives

Stay! Stay! Democratic People's Republic of Korea!

PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Mac • 2017

Should you play it?

Try and navigate your way through one of the world's most tightly controlled dictatorships, with two cute soldiers by your side. Avoid getting shot, executed, black-bagged, or tried for treason as you explore Pyongyang's most famous tourist attractions.

What works
  • Humorous and clever writing
  • Multiple endings and replayability
  • Well-done art and music
  • Unique satirical setting
  • Insightful cultural references
Things to keep in mind
  • Short length
  • Limited gameplay variety
  • Some predictable character tropes
  • Lack of voice acting
  • Price considered steep by some

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Stay! Stay! Democratic People's Republic of Korea!: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Strategy.

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