A distinctive concept
An economic and political nation simulator combining the economy, society, technology, and state administration.
Steel & Silicon
The Nation Simulator
Steel & Silicon: The Nation Simulator is a planned nation-management simulation. Take charge of a country in 1946 and guide it through more than seven decades of industrial, social, and technological change.
01An era of change
1946—2020
From post-war industry to the digital state.
From post-war reconstruction to the digital age, the state will move from mechanization and mass production to automation and global communications. Oil, gas, and nuclear power will drive industrial growth, while motorization, aviation, and container shipping reshape the world's economic geography.
It will have to build faster, produce more, advance science, modernize infrastructure, restructure the economy, and respond to society's rising expectations. The space race, nuclear industry, computerization, and digital revolution will become not just symbols of their age, but results of the state's ability to turn scientific advances into tangible national development.
02Project specifications
Scale and game format
A real-world map, economic simulation, and nation management during an era of sweeping social and technological change.
- Genre
- Economics and politicsA nation-management simulation.
- Historical period
- 1946—2020From post-war reconstruction to the digital age.
- World scale
- A real-world mapAround 120 countries, 1,200 provinces, and 25,000 districts.
- Map and camera
- 2.5DA political and economic map with a fixed camera and no rotation.
- Economy
- 60 goods · 90 business typesUp to 100,000 businesses in the late game.
- Simulation
- Weekly, monthly, and quarterly ticksContinuous simulation of the economy, population, and state development.
- Platform and mode
- PC · SteamA single-player game with AI-controlled nations.
- Development stage
- GDD and first prototypeThe engine and architecture will be selected after a technical audit.
03What sets the project apart
A nation as a living system
Real geography, a transformative historical era, and interconnected systems create a simulation where government decisions shape the economy, society, and the country's future.
An era of profound change
1946–2020: post-war reconstruction, industrialization, nuclear energy, computerization, and the digital revolution.
The real world and freedom of choice
Around 120 real countries with different resources, political conditions, and opportunities for development.
04Core mechanics
Change the course of history
as any of 120 modern nations
The economy, industry, population, science, infrastructure, and politics form one interconnected system. Progress in one area inevitably changes the others, and every decision has long-term consequences.
01
Economy and markets
A unified economic system connects businesses, goods, markets, employment, and household consumption.
- Production chains. Businesses purchase raw materials, hire workers, and produce goods.
- Provincial markets. Prices depend on supply, demand, inventories, and delivery costs.
- Living economy. Private firms independently open, expand, and close production.
- Trade and shortages. Goods move between provinces and countries, while shortages raise prices and reduce living standards.
02
Industry and resources
Extraction, processing, and manufacturing form a single system. The game features 60 goods.
- Production chains. Raw materials become equipment, vehicles, electronics, food, and other goods.
- Industrial location. Efficiency depends on resources, energy, workers, and transport.
- Technological development. Mechanization and automation raise productivity and unlock new industries.
- Industrial dependence. A shortage of one resource can halt an entire chain and force the state to rely on imports.
03
Population and society
People work, consume goods, move, and place growing demands on their living conditions.
- Demographics. Birth rates, mortality, life expectancy, and migration determine the size of the population.
- Living standards. Income, prices, housing, education, and healthcare shape people's prosperity.
- Labor and consumption. The population supplies workers to the economy and creates demand for goods and services.
- Migration and urbanization. People move in search of work, cities grow, and regional inequality fuels discontent.
04
Government and politics
The political system defines the structure of the state, how power is formed, and the scope for reform.
- Form of government. The state structure determines how authority is distributed and leadership changes hands.
- Elections. Results depend on living standards, public sentiment, and trust in government.
- Support and reform. Successful policies strengthen stability, while change requires time and strong institutions.
- Internal crises. Conflicts of interest can lead to protests, mass unrest, and struggles for power.
05
Public finance and administration
Taxes, the budget, public debt, and government administration form one financial system.
- Taxes. Tax policy affects the income of the budget, businesses, and households.
- The budget. Funds are allocated to infrastructure, education, healthcare, science, social policy, and public administration.
- Deficits and debt. Spending beyond revenue can overcome a crisis but increases future obligations.
- Administration and resilience. Public institutions collect taxes and provide services, while reserves fund critical imports.
06
Scientific advances and technology
Science raises productivity, unlocks new technologies, and strengthens the state's independence.
- Research institutes. Eight institutes advance construction, industry, agriculture, energy, computing, economics, medicine, and chemistry.
- Scientific development. Each institute progresses through five levels and gradually unlocks more complex research.
- Practical application. Technology speeds construction, raises productivity, and reduces resource consumption.
- Licenses. Domestic innovations can be sold, while foreign licenses help close a technological gap.
07
Infrastructure
Infrastructure connects regions and carries goods, energy, and information.
- Transport network. Roads, railways, ports, and airports support transport and foreign trade.
- Energy. Power stations and transmission lines supply businesses, cities, and public institutions.
- Oil and gas. Main pipelines move fuel, while gas storage facilities maintain essential reserves.
- Telecommunications. Telephone, satellite, and digital networks accelerate information exchange and state operations.
08
Construction and land development
The state's limited territory is gradually developed for housing, industry, and infrastructure.
- Land fund. Districts are divided into land categories for different forms of construction and economic activity.
- Site development. Undeveloped land must be prepared and connected to infrastructure.
- Land and property. The state sells plots, while private construction expands residential, commercial, and industrial property.
- Construction. Every project requires time, workers, machinery, and building materials.
05Project in development
Follow the development of
Steel & Silicon:
The Nation Simulator.
The game design is currently taking shape and the first prototype is in preparation. Development news, key decisions, and new project materials will be published on Telegram.
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