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Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New HorizonsA relaxing island life sim about crafting, decorating, and community.
Democracy 3
Democracy 3Shape policy, manage crises, and keep voters happy in a realistic political simulator
Overview
Description

Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a laid-back life simulation where you develop a deserted island into a personalized community, crafting, decorating, and interacting with charming animal villagers in real time.

Democracy 3 puts you in the seat of a democratic leader, letting you craft policies across tax, economy, welfare, foreign affairs, transport, law and order, and public services. Each decision ripples through voter groups, crime rates, air quality and the national debt, challenging you to balance competing interests. The game presents dynamic situations like petrol protests or homelessness, and turn‑based dilemmas that force tough choices. Play solo on Linux, PC, macOS or iOS and experience a deep, educational strategy experience that mirrors real‑world governance.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)

Around $59.99 on Nintendo Switch.

Paid (One-time)
Category
Life & Farming Sim
City Builders & Management
Best for
Players who enjoy cozy, relaxing life sims
Strategy enthusiasts, political simulation fans
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
Nintendo Switch
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deployment
Game
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open source
No
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api available
No
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developer
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Positech Games
publisher
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Positech Games
age rating
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PEGI 12
multiplayer
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Single player
critic score
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67/100
General
msrp
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$19.99
release date
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2013-10-14
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deeply relaxing and charming
  • Huge customization
  • Great for all ages
  • Real-time seasonal charm
  • Deep, multi‑layered policy system
  • Clear visual feedback on voter groups
  • Wide platform support
  • Engaging crisis‑management mechanics
Cons
  • Switch-only
  • Slow, repetitive loop for some
  • Limited without online play
  • Steep learning curve for newcomers
  • Limited graphical polish
  • No multiplayer or co‑op mode
Community & Metrics
Upvotes
8
0
User rating
4.7 (3)
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What reviewers say

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Reviews

4.7 (3)
Verified User

Recommend Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Picked up Animal Crossing: New Horizons recently. Huge customization. No real complaints. Would recommend.

Verified User

Recommend Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Been playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons with friends. Deeply relaxing and charming. One gripe: switch-only. Would recommend.

Verified User

So much fun

Been playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons with friends. Deeply relaxing and charming. No real complaints. Would recommend.

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