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The Westport Independent

Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac • 2016

Should you play it?

The Westport Independent is a censorship simulator taking place in a post-war country, governed by the recently elected Loyalist Party. As the editor of one of the last independent newspapers in the country, your job is to remove and edit the content of your paper, affecting the people’s opinion of both the rebels and the Loyalist...

What works

  • Thought-provoking moral dilemmas
  • Multiple endings and replayability
  • Unique newspaper editing mechanics
  • Engaging dystopian atmosphere
  • Free or low cost

Things to keep in mind

  • Short playtime
  • Limited variety in articles
  • Some unclear mechanics
  • Minimal graphics and animation
  • Lack of deep character development

What to play next

Top picks

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Games that feels like The Westport Independent but with less leadership over others

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More continuation-driven

Games that feels like The Westport Independent but with an even stronger pull to keep playing

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The Westport Independent: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Fantasy, Story, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Cooperation, Story.

Last update: 03/08/2026