The Dictatories

A nation under authoritarian rule

The Dictatories is a first-person, story-driven game about an ordinary person living under an authoritarian regime. You stay inside your home as the country changes, following political decisions, protests, crackdowns, and growing social unrest through the news.

News from outside

The story unfolds over 50 days, with a new newspaper each day. Radio broadcasts also report on events in the country. You read and listen as the nation changes, while remaining within the confines of your home.