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Bad Government

Developed by FreeTimeDev · Published by FreeTimeDev

CasualIndieSimulationStrategy
StatusOut now ReleaseFeb 16, 2018 Price$0.49

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player
Price$0.49
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Languages2
Achievements20

Overview

A casual, indie, simulation game by FreeTimeDev, published by FreeTimeDev — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Manage your resources and navigate the shifting sentiment of the population in this decision-based resource management game. Gain power to unlock more individuals, adding complexity as you progress. How long can you maintain balance?” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMostly Negative — 36% positive of 11
Owners (est.)20000 – 50000
Player-voted tags:Political SimPoliticsPoliticalManagementRPGStrategyText-BasedDark ComedyChoices MatterConversationCasualSimulation

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Bad Government.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportYes
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 7 or later
  • Memory: 256 MB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 2.1
  • Storage: 90 MB available space

Supported languages (2)

EnglishGerman

Bad Government FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Bad Government?

Steam classifies Bad Government as a Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy game, developed by FreeTimeDev. Manage your resources and navigate the shifting sentiment of the population in this decision-based resource management game. Gain power to unlock more individuals, adding complexity as you progress. How long can you maintain balance?

How much does Bad Government cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Bad Government at $0.49. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Bad Government single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Bad Government: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Bad Government on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Bad Government for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Bad Government out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Feb 16, 2018.

What platforms is Bad Government on?

Bad Government is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Bad Government single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Bad Government cost?

Steam lists it at $0.49.

Does Bad Government have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 20 achievements for Bad Government.

Who made Bad Government?

Bad Government is developed by FreeTimeDev and published by FreeTimeDev.

Where to get Bad Government

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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