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Plutocracy

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux • 2019

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Quick resume

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?

Global score

80/100

Genres

Indie, Simulator, Strategy, Early Access

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    Pros

    • 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

    Cons

    • 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

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players have control over pricing, store layout, and business decisions, indicating high autonomy."

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    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      4

      "The game offers complex management of resources, economy, military, and diplomacy, requiring skill and strategic thinking to succeed."

      Capsule for Making History: The Great War Making History: The Great War

      "The game involves complex economic and political mechanics requiring skillful management and strategic thinking."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      3

      "Players compete against AI opponents with distinct behaviors and races, including diplomacy and warfare, but no multiplayer."

      Capsule for Master of Orion 1 Master of Orion 1

      "Players compete against AI rivals for market dominance and political influence, though no explicit multiplayer competition yet."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      4

      "Players report spending many hours, enjoying long sessions and habitual play"

      Capsule for Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma

      "Players report long sessions and habitual play, with some spending many hours in single sittings."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -3

      "Focus is on individual empire building and strategy; limited evidence of cooperative multiplayer or teamwork."

      Capsule for Driftland: The Magic Revival Driftland: The Magic Revival

      "Gameplay focuses on individual empire building and competition; limited evidence of cooperative multiplayer or teamwork."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      3

      "Players can experiment with different economic strategies, political reforms, and nation-building paths, allowing creative approaches within the simulation."

      Capsule for Victoria 3 Victoria 3

      "Players can customize strategies, manage companies, and influence politics, allowing creative approaches within the simulation."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      4

      "Players often aim to dominate markets and competitors, buying out rivals and controlling resources to assert superiority."

      Capsule for Capitalism 2 Capitalism 2

      "Players aim to dominate markets and political offices, exerting control over rivals and entities."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      3

      "Players use the game as a complex simulation to immerse and distract from real life, enjoying deep strategic play."

      Capsule for Simutrans Simutrans

      "Players use the game as a complex simulation to immerse themselves and escape real life through strategic gameplay."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and intrinsic motivation rather than obligation."

      Capsule for House Party House Party

      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and intrinsic motivation rather than obligation."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      3

      "Players try different trading strategies, stock market manipulations, and quest choices to explore outcomes."

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      "Players explore various economic and political strategies, experimenting with mergers, stock market tactics, and influence."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      2

      "Unlocking new areas and features over time provides some discovery, though environments are simple and repetitive."

      Capsule for Holyday City: Reloaded Holyday City: Reloaded

      "Players discover new states and unlock features over time, though the environment is historically fixed."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      2

      "Character customization and gear choices allow some self-expression, though limited cosmetic options."

      Capsule for Fishing Sim World®: Pro Tour Fishing Sim World®: Pro Tour

      "Character customization and strategic choices allow some self-expression, though limited cosmetic options."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      2

      "Set in an alternate history WW1/WW2 setting with some fictional elements, blending realistic and imaginative aspects."

      Capsule for TrenchesWIP TrenchesWIP

      "Set in a stylized historical period with some fictionalized elements, blending realism with imaginative scenarios."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -4

      "Gameplay is primarily single-player with minimal social or community interaction."

      Capsule for Two Point Museum Two Point Museum

      "Gameplay is primarily single player with minimal social interaction or community engagement."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Players develop skills in economic management, strategic planning, and mastering complex systems."

      Capsule for Railroad Tycoon 3 Railroad Tycoon 3

      "Players develop skills in economic management and strategic planning, learning complex systems."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Game is sedentary with no physical activity or health-related features."

      Capsule for Folklore Hunter Folklore Hunter

      "Game is sedentary with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -4

      "Requires active management and attention; not designed for idle or background play."

      Capsule for Blueprint Tycoon Blueprint Tycoon

      "Requires continuous attention and active management; not suitable for idle or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing; interactions are formal and strategic."

      Capsule for Rogue State Rogue State

      "No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing; interactions are transactional and strategic."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      3

      "Player leads party members and makes strategic decisions."

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      "Players lead companies and influence political figures, guiding decisions and strategies."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      5

      "Strong focus on accumulating wealth, titles, properties, and upgrades over time."

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      "Strong focus on accumulating wealth, company shares, influence, and upgrades over time."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      2

      "Some players find the game relaxing and immersive, though complexity and challenge can create tension."

      Capsule for Songs of Syx Songs of Syx

      "Some players find the game relaxing and engaging, though complexity can cause tension."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      1

      "Visuals and sounds are pleasant but not highly stimulating; focus is on strategic depth rather than sensory excitement."

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      "Visuals and audio are decent but not highly stimulating; focus is on strategic depth rather than sensory excitement."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      3

      "Players gain recognition through company rankings, wealth, and social standing in-game."

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      "Players seek recognition as richest or most influential, gaining status within the game world."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      -3

      "No strong narrative or plot; gameplay focuses on sandbox combat and building without story immersion."

      Capsule for TrenchesWIP TrenchesWIP

      "No narrative campaign; gameplay is sandbox style with historical context but no strong story immersion."

    • Strategy

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      5

      "Core gameplay revolves around complex strategic planning and problem solving."

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      "Core gameplay revolves around complex strategic decision making and problem solving."

    • Thrill

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      2

      "Some suspense in managing finances and competition, but overall controlled and predictable environment."

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      "Some suspense from negotiations and market fluctuations, but overall controlled and predictable environment."

    • Value

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      3

      "Players perceive good value for time invested due to depth, updates, and community engagement."

      Capsule for SCUM SCUM

      "Players perceive good value for time invested due to depth and ongoing updates."

    • Violence

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      -3

      "No direct combat or destruction; interactions focus on stealth and evasion rather than violence."

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      "No direct combat; some elements of sabotage and assassination exist but are strategic rather than violent."

    • Survival

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      "Players manage threats from rivals and law enforcement to maintain and grow their empire."

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    Analysis

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

    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.

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