Overview
Directive 220 puts you in the control room of a failing authoritarian state, where the lights stay on only because you decide who gets power and who is left in the dark. Developed and published by SethAngel, this indie management sim blends resource allocation with political pressure and moral weight.
Released on November 2, 2026, the game draws clear inspiration from titles like Papers, Please, but swaps passports for megawatts.
Each shift, you face a grid that can never satisfy everyone. Hospitals, factories, military installations, and civilian districts all demand electricity, and your job is to triage the requests.
The game's atmosphere is dark and tense, reinforced by a constant stream of urgent calls and incidents that demand immediate attention.
Highlights
- Core loop: Allocate limited power across competing sectors while responding to incidents and incoming calls.
- Consequences: Every choice is irreversible and solves one problem while potentially creating another, with grid stability, government pressure, and citizen survival all at stake.
- Presentation: A dystopian, story-rich setting with a focus on choices that matter, supported by full controller support and mouse-only options.
Who It's For
If you enjoy management games that force you to make uncomfortable trade-offs, or if you're a fan of political sims and narrative-driven strategy, Directive 220 will likely resonate. The time pressure and moral dilemmas make it a fit for players who appreciate games where every decision has weight and there is no perfect solution.
Game Info
- Genre: Indie, Simulation, Strategy
- Developer/Publisher: SethAngel
- Release Date: November 2, 2026
- Platform: PC (Steam)
- Features: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Mouse Only Option
- Languages: English, Czech, German, Spanish (Spain), Portuguese (Brazil)
- Price: Paid title, check the latest Steam listing for current pricing and discounts.
