The Shadow Government Simulator

The Shadow Government Simulator

Chupacabra Game Studios · October 17, 2022 · Turn-Based Strategy, Strategy, Simulation, Turn-Based, Singleplayer

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Standard Edition · Steam
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Standard Edition · Ubisoft Connect
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The Shadow Government Simulator price by region

The Shadow Government Simulator costs £0.35 in the United Kingdom, €0.41 in Europe (EUR), $0.47 in the United States, zł3.76 in Poland, $6.29 in Georgia (USD), R$8.50 in Brazil, CA$11.49 in Canada, NZ$12.39 in New Zealand and A$14.50 in Australia right now.

Cheapest The Shadow Government Simulator offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
United Kingdom £0.35 −95% £7.19 £0.35 4
Europe (EUR) €0.41 −80% €1.63 €0.41 19
United Statesyour region $0.47 −80% $1.99 $0.47 18
Poland zł3.76 −90% zł35.99 zł3.76 3
Georgia (USD) $6.29 $6.29 — 1
Brazil R$8.50 −59% R$20.69 R$8.50 2
Canada CA$11.49 CA$11.49 — 1
New Zealand NZ$12.39 NZ$12.39 — 1
Australia A$14.50 A$14.50 — 1

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About The Shadow Government Simulator

The Shadow Government Simulator is a turn-based strategy game that puts you in control of a shadow organization dead set on global domination via bribery, intimidation, seduction, and any means necessary. Inspired by old classics like Plague Inc. and modern gems like The Shrouded Isle, this is a challenging game where you infiltrate nations, discover their networks of power, and then reshape them to fit your agenda.

Turn-based strategic infiltration



Every action you take matters on a global scale. When you enter a new nation, you’ll be alone with just a headquarters at your disposal and minimal information. Slowly, you will send your tendrils throughout the region uncovering who are the influential and how much power they truly wield. You'll discover their traits and personalities, earning an understanding of their weaknesses and how to best convert them to your side.

Infiltrate nations around the world!



More importantly, you'll discover who they are connected to, and thus person by person, you shall take over the whole elite. Having a strong interconnected network is the key to success, but the bigger you get the more visible you are and this could lead to your demise. Manage your network, cut and create connections, to ensure you act from the shadows when the time is right.

Evolve your organization



The world will be difficult to conquer without growth and adaptation. As you capture new units, you can change their abilities, unlocking new traits and adapting to the necessities of the shadow war. Throughout your campaign for world domination, you'll be able to build your organization with unique traits. Tailor your society and its pawns to fit your grand plan. Conquer the world and you'll be able to unlock different factions such as the Masons and the Templars, with different strengths and weaknesses!

Fight for global supremacy



As your organization grows and becomes more visible on the global scale the challenges you face will increase. The world’s countries will unite against you and you will face off against rival organizations. Choose wisely which region to infiltrate first, as they will provide different bonuses, but also present different challenges. Each region will offer a distinct play experience with its procedurally generated networks. As time moves forward the regions will acquire unique modifiers to increase the difficulty and diversity of the maps you play on. It might well be worth the risk, however, as nations you take over become yours to command, unlocking new powerful abilities. Be it a person or a country, they shall all become like pawns before you!

The Shadow Government Simulator — game info

Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux / SteamOS
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Player modes
Single-player
PC Game Pass
Not included
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What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Recommended Sep 17, 2025
The Shadow Government Simulator, developed by Chupacabra Game Studios and published by Games Incubator and PlayWay S.A., presents a distinct and engaging twist on the turn-based strategy genre by placing players in the role of an elusive organization striving for global control. The game challenges you to operate from the shadows, manipulating key figures and expanding your influence across a procedurally generated world. What begins as a modest operation in a relatively unassuming country soon grows into a sprawling web of power, where every decision can have far-reaching consequences. This combination of political intrigue and strategic gameplay sets the tone for a compelling experience centered on secrecy, manipulation, and long-term planning. At its core, The Shadow Government Simulator revolves around recruiting and converting influential people—politicians, media personalities, business magnates—into loyal agents who help you reshape society according to your vision. Each target comes with their own unique personality traits, connections, and vulnerabilities, requiring players to carefully choose their methods of persuasion. Whether through bribery, coercion, blackmail, or c…
4 found this helpful
Recommended Dec 24, 2025
Yo, this is really fun. Is it perfect? Nah. But it's in that Playway 8/10 sweet spot. Zany concept, addicting core loop, and just enough depth to make you pull your hair out when your conspiracy to flip that Brazilian streamer to your Freemason league goes sideways and leaves you on the brink of ruining your global campaign.
3 found this helpful
Not recommended Sep 4, 2026
Similar to Risk.
1 found this helpful
Recommended Oct 22, 2025
I am changing this from a negative into a positive. I had a bad run and made the review while kind of frustrated, Overall i would give the game a 6 - 7 out of ten. It a hard RNG based strategy game. I kind of of wished it was less obtuse but for people who love strategy games this game is alright if a little bland. The developer is honestly pretty talented and I hope he able to move on to bigger and better projects.
1 found this helpful
Recommended Feb 1, 2026
great game
Recommended Dec 2, 2025
Enjoying the levels so far, it becomes an interesting balancing act that makes you think about your choices!

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