Despotia
A capital city at night: a domed government palace lit from inside at the head of a long reflecting pool, ministries and street lamps around it.

Arriving Fall 2027

Despotia

Your country. Your call.

See the game

01 — Govern

Decide what kind of country this is

Left or right. Open or closed. Free or orderly. Set the course, and live with where it lands you.

  • The Nation screen in game: a political compass with the country's position marked and named, above a summary of how its people are doing. Where you stand
  • The Liberties tab in game: press freedom, free speech and surveillance, each with three positions to choose between. What you allow

02 — Diplomacy

Every other nation wants something

Allies, rivals, and the ones still making up their minds about you. Visit them, bargain with them, take a side — or stay well out of it.

  • The Diplomacy screen for one nation: a relations bar running from hostile to allied, and the things you can offer them. One to one
  • The Affairs screen in game: a treaty proposal, an incoming state visit and a vote, each waiting for an answer. On your desk
  • The Conflicts tab in game: disputes between nations, with the choice to mediate, back one side or respond. Other people's quarrels
  • The world map in game: named nations scattered across the country around you. The neighbourhood

03 — Cabinet

Choose who runs it with you

Ministers, scientists and commanders, each with a mind of their own. Appoint the ones you trust.

  • A hero page in game: Sable, a minister in a blue suit, assigned to Foreign Affairs. Sable · Minister
  • A hero page in game: Isla, a wild-haired scientist, assigned to the Research Center. Isla · Scientist
  • A hero page in game: Ava, a commander in a dark uniform, leading the First Army. Ava · Commander

04 — Capital

A city that keeps its own hours

Your capital runs on the clock, not on you. Drag across it to bring the evening on.

The capital at night: the government palace and the buildings around it lit from inside, street lamps along the avenues. The same view by day: a domed palace facing a long reflecting pool, industry behind it, trees along the ring road.

05 — Forces

And when talking fails

Land, sea and air — in your colours.

A main battle tank, three-quarter view, in the selected paint scheme.

Woodland Paint

Arriving

Fall 2027

Still being built. This page will keep up.