The Shadow Government Simulator

Turn-based strategy about infiltrating nations and manipulating their power networks

Chupacabra Game Studios · Published by Games Incubator, PlayWay S.A. · Released Oct 17, 2022

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 71% of 109
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update on Steam: 3 years ago; Nov 10, 2022
Minimum PC: GeForce GTX 1060; 8 GB RAM · 0.9 GB disk; Full requirements

What is The Shadow Government Simulator?

You lead a secret organization seeking global control in this single-player, turn-based strategy game. In each region, you uncover influential people's connections and weaknesses, then use bribery, intimidation, or seduction to recruit them. The campaign spans procedurally generated networks, with rival organizations to oppose and connections to manage so your growing operation stays hidden.

For you if...

+you enjoy number-driven puzzles and deliberate turn-by-turn planning
+you want a challenging campaign played entirely solo

Not for you if...

−you want real-time action or competition against other players

What players say

71% of 109 reviews are positive

Players praise the secret-society premise and the balancing act behind each move. Common complaints describe the strategy as shallow and repetitive, while some players find the rules unclear and later-region penalties too harsh.

Screenshots and trailer

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The Shadow Government Simulator system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 1060, 8 GB RAM, 0.9 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core i7
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 900 MB available space
DirectX: Version 10

Does The Shadow Government Simulator have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does The Shadow Government Simulator run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

Not supported on SteamOS

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 22
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Russian, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.

Does The Shadow Government Simulator use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam