I’ve been looking around for economic simulator games recently and tbh there isn’t much. But it made me think about what i actually wanted out of a game like that, and honestly…

I’d absolutely love a game set in the Japanese finance ministry during the economic boom and subsequent bubble and economic crisis.

1.I like things on a more macro scale, rather than micro. So games like cities skylines and Workers and Resources: Soviet Republic are good, but still leave me itching

2. I hate that a lot of “economic” games are just business Sims. Obviously gaming in english is a bit of an American and eurocentric thing, and these places aren’t famous for loving planned economies or having interesting economic ministries

3.The time period is interesting enough for a game like this. There’s political and economic conflict, elections, and plenty of economic stuff to make spreadsheet nerd like me enjoy it.

4.Of course this era and area aren’t exactly represented well so id love to see a game made set in it. (I’d make it myself but A.No time and B.Im not a programmer tbh)

Alternatively, I really wish there was a macro economic game set in the USSR, China, or some other socialist country. Actually, we’ll, planning an economy without spending years in education, getting a job at a ministry, spending more years working your way up, and actually dealing with the consequences of your actions would be nice.

I know this idea appeals to about 5 people, give or take 4, but still