Social Democracy: An Alternate History

Simulation· Strategy· Interactive Fiction· Political Sim

Released Aug 2026

You are the Social Democratic Party of Germany in 1928. Can you stop the Nazis from taking power?

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Content Planned

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Released, but content still planned

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Content Planned

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Steam Free

Evaluation

Social Democracy: An Alternate History launched on Steam on August 21, 2026 as a free-to-play political simulation/card game. On launch day, the developer noted that they intend to add additional game content in the future — specifically mentioning potential new events and features — and that they are also considering ways for players to financially support their development work. The developer mentioned taking a vacation first before pursuing these plans. While nothing specific has been announced yet, the developer's own words indicate the game is not considered a finished, closed product — more content is on the horizon.

Evidence

Steam launch post confirms the game is now available and states the developer hopes to add additional content in the future, including new events and features, and is considering ways for players to financially support development.

news post · Aug 21, 2026 source content planned

high

Store description outlines the current feature set: dozens of cards, 70+ events, six demographic tracking systems, and hour-long playthroughs — presented as the complete current package.

description · Aug 21, 2026 source ambiguous

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Media

Details

Developer

Red Autumn Games

Publisher

Red Autumn Games

Achievements

Platform

Windows, Linux

Controller

—

Steam Deck

Not rated

Players

Single-player

Simulation Strategy Interactive Fiction Political Sim Alternate History Historical Text-Based Free to Play Multiple Endings Indie Deckbuilding Casual Choices Matter Visual Novel

About this game

Can you stop the rise of fascism in Germany?

Social Democracy: An Alternate History is a political simulation/card game where you play as the Social Democratic Party of Germany between the years 1928 and 1934, and try to stop the NSDAP from taking power. Guide the party through elections, parliamentary politics, and internal party affairs. Deal with the Great Depression and the spiraling political violence that characterized the late Weimar Republic.

Features:

Dozens of cards representing party and government actions, and over 70 historical and alternate-historical events.
A multitude of different paths to save the republic: will you work with the Communists or the Center? Will you adopt a radical economic plan, fund welfare, or work to resolve the indemnities from the Treaty of Versailles? If all else fails, there is always militant action, but your paramilitaries may be too weak and demoralized.
Keep track of unemployment, inflation, support for the Republic, and the effects these have on party support from six different demographics.
Public domain images and music from the Weimar Republic.
A reference list of books and articles cited in making the game.
Each playthrough is an hour or less. Refine your strategy to find an optimal path through the crisis.