Draft:Dummynation
Submission declined on 6 November 2025 by Qcne (talk).
Where to get help
How to improve a draft
You can also browse Wikipedia:Featured articles and Wikipedia:Good articles to find examples of Wikipedia's best writing on topics similar to your proposed article. Improving your odds of a speedy review To improve your odds of a faster review, tag your draft with relevant WikiProject tags using the button below. This will let reviewers know a new draft has been submitted in their area of interest. For instance, if you wrote about a female astronomer, you would want to add the Biography, Astronomy, and Women scientists tags. Editor resources
|  |
| Submission declined on 6 November 2025 by Rambley (talk). This draft's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article. In summary, the draft needs multiple published sources that are: Declined by Rambley 24 hours ago.
| |
| Dummynation | |
|---|---|
| File:Dummynation logo.png Official Steam promotional artwork | |
| Developer | Alejandro Hernández Ferrero |
| Publisher | AHF Games |
| Director | Alejandro Hernández Ferrero |
| Designer | Alejandro Hernández Ferrero |
| Programmer | Alejandro Hernández Ferrero |
| Engine | Unity |
| Platforms | Microsoft Windows, macOS, Android, iOS |
| Release | April 15, 2022 (Windows) November 10, 2022 (Android/iOS) |
| Genres | Geopolitical simulation, grand strategy |
| Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer |
Dummynation is an independent geopolitical simulation game and grand strategy title developed and published by Spanish developer Alejandro Hernández Ferrero under the label AHF Games. It was first released for Steam on April 15, 2022, followed by Android and iOS ports later that year.[1][2][3]
Gameplay
[edit]Dummynation takes place on a simplified 2D map of the world where players assume control of any country and attempt to achieve global domination through economic growth, diplomacy, or military conquest. Borders shift dynamically in real time as nations expand, collapse, or form alliances. Gameplay focuses on balancing economics, research, and military investment while maintaining national stability.[4]
Gameplay and mechanics
[edit]Economy and budget
[edit]The economy system is managed through adjustable spending sliders for **social**, **R&D**, and **military** budgets, along with a national liquidity fund. Each affects growth and stability differently:
- Social Spending increases population growth and internal welfare.
- R&D Spending generates research points used to unlock bonuses and upgrades.
- Military Budget determines troop production and maintenance.
Overspending leads to budget deficits and reduced influence, while balanced growth improves GDP and stability.[4][1]
Research and technology
[edit]Research points, generated via the R&D slider, are spent to unlock long-term national bonuses. The research interface functions as a simplified tree where upgrades improve economic, industrial, or military efficiency. Updates in 2024–2025 expanded the system with multi-column research categories and progressive unlocks.[4]
Military and warfare
[edit]Military expansion is handled through recruitment and deployment of troops. Players can mobilize forces, send them to invade neighboring regions, and occupy territory in real time. Regions automatically switch control as armies advance. Troops incur maintenance costs that scale with distance from home territory. Since version 3.0, army recruitment has been partially automated, with units growing passively over time.[4][1]
Diplomacy and coalitions
[edit]Diplomacy allows nations to form **alliances** or **truces**, both in single-player and multiplayer. Later versions introduced formal **coalitions**, enabling groups of countries to coordinate offensives or share victory conditions. There are no complex peace treaties; wars end when one side loses control or agrees to a truce.[4]
Influence and progression
[edit]Multiplayer matches incorporate an **influence coin** system. Players earn influence through victories and rankings, allowing entry into higher-tier lobbies or specific country bids. This functions as the game’s progression and reputation mechanic.[4]
Multiplayer modes
[edit]- Standard Mode: Default ruleset allowing alliances and diplomacy.
- Blitz Mode: A fast-paced, time-limited mode with no alliances and accelerated growth.
- Battle Royale: A large-scale competitive format where multiple players compete until one remains.
All modes are cross-platform between PC and mobile clients.[4][1]
Custom mode and map editing
[edit]Dummynation includes a **Custom Mode**, functioning as a built-in map and scenario editor. Players can:
- Create or remove countries
- Edit flags, names, and economic stats
- Draw rivers, mountains, or borders
- Save and share scenarios with others
Later updates added features like reshaping continents and annexing ocean tiles for custom landmasses.[4]
Development
[edit]Development of Dummynation began in 2018 under AHF Games, with Alejandro Hernández Ferrero handling programming, art, and design using the Unity engine. The game’s early concept was built around minimalist global simulation with a focus on real-time border shifts. Its first full release launched on Steam in April 2022, with Android and iOS versions following later that year.[1][2][3]
Updates
[edit]The game has received ongoing updates since release. Major changes include:
- Version 3.0 (2024): Automated troop recruitment, UI overhaul, new R&D categories.
- Version 3.2 (2025): Added Blitz Mode and Battle Royale Mode.
- Version 3.4 (2025): Introduced coalition mechanics and map editing improvements.[4][1]
Community
[edit]The game maintains a niche but active community across the Steam forums, Discord, Reddit, and the Fandom wiki. Players contribute strategy guides, nation rankings, and community-driven scenarios using Custom Mode tools.[1][5][4]
Reception
[edit]While Dummynation has not been widely covered by mainstream gaming media, user reviews on Steam are generally positive, praising its economic depth and strategic freedom while noting a steep learning curve. Indie coverage and mobile reviews highlight its “accessible but deep” geopolitical systems.[1][2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h "Dummynation on Steam". Steam. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
- ^ a b c "Dummynation - Apps on Google Play". Google Play. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
- ^ a b "Dummynation". App Store. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Gameplay". Dummynation Wiki (Fandom). Retrieved 7 November 2025.
- ^ "r/Dummynation". Reddit. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
External links
[edit]- Official Steam page
- Google Play listing
- Apple App Store page
- Dummynation Wiki on Fandom
- Official Reddit community
Gameplay
[edit]Dummynation is presented on a 2D global map where each nation is color-coded. The player manages national policies—such as taxation, welfare, and research budgets—while recruiting military forces and directing diplomatic or military campaigns. The game updates in real time, with borders dynamically shifting as territories are conquered or annexed.[1][2]
Core gameplay elements include:
- Economy and Budget: Players allocate funds between research, military, and welfare. Overspending can trigger economic collapse, while a stable budget increases GDP and growth.
- Research and Technology: Investment in science unlocks long-term benefits such as military units, infrastructure, and industrial bonuses.
- Military and Conquest: Armies can be built, deployed, and moved into enemy regions for annexation. Territorial expansion boosts GDP but risks diplomatic backlash.
- Diplomacy and Coalitions: Alliances and coalitions can be formed for protection or joint offensives. Later updates added a “World War” system where allied countries jointly annex enemies and share control.
- Multiplayer: Cross-platform multiplayer supports up to 100 players on a single world map. Modes include “Standard,” “Blitz,” and “Battle Royale,” which feature faster conquest and no alliances.
According to the game’s description, players are given “unlimited power over a country, with a single promise to fulfill: world domination.”[2][3]
Objective
[edit]Victory in Dummynation can be achieved through various forms of global dominance: military conquest, economic superiority, or diplomatic control. Community guides typically recognize a player as victorious once they hold a majority of the world’s GDP or territory.[3]
Development
[edit]Dummynation was created by Alejandro Hernández Ferrero, an independent Spanish developer working under the pseudonym AHF Games. Development reportedly began in 2018 using the Unity engine. The PC version launched on Steam in April 2022, followed by mobile ports to Google Play and the Apple App Store later that year. The developer continued post-release updates in response to community feedback and bug reports.[2][1][4]
Post-release updates
[edit]Since launch, Dummynation has received multiple free updates expanding gameplay and introducing new features. Major updates include:
- Version 3.2.5 (Feb 2024) – Introduced Blitz mode, removing alliances for faster competitive play.[1]
- Version 3.4.x (late 2024) – Added World War and coalition mechanics, allowing allies to coordinate joint invasions and automatically liberate core territories.[3]
- Ongoing UI improvements and balance patches have been released regularly through Steam and mobile updates, with detailed changelogs available via official community channels.[3]
Community
[edit]Dummynation maintains an active online community centered around its Steam page, Reddit discussions, Discord servers, and a detailed Fandom wiki. The community produces nation guides, modded maps, and balance suggestions. Although the game does not have an official modding toolkit, players frequently share customized scenarios and map edits.[3][5]
Reception
[edit]Dummynation received positive user feedback on digital platforms. On Steam, it holds a “Very Positive” rating, with over 85% of reviews recommending the game.[6] Independent outlets have also reviewed the game favorably:
- Softonic described it as a “tactical and engaging simulation” with deep strategic systems despite simple visuals.[2]
- Download.it praised its accessibility and real-time diplomacy system, calling it “an approachable yet surprisingly complex global strategy game.”[1]
However, reviewers noted drawbacks such as minimalistic graphics and a steep learning curve.[2]
Legacy
[edit]While niche, Dummynation has built a modest cult following within the indie strategy community. Its minimalist aesthetic and real-time border system have been compared to simplified versions of Hearts of Iron IV and Realpolitiks, though it focuses more on fluid economic simulation than detailed unit management.[1][2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e Cite error: The named reference
downloaditwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ a b c d e f Cite error: The named reference
softonicwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ a b c d e Cite error: The named reference
fandomwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "Dummynation – Apps on Google Play". Google Play. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
- ^ "Steam Community: Dummynation". Steam Community. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
- ^ "Dummynation on Steam". Steam. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
External links
[edit]Gameplay
[edit]Dummynation is played on a 2D global map where each nation is represented by colour-coded regions. Players control a nation’s economic sliders (taxation, welfare, research funding), recruit military units (infantry, armour, etc.), and direct diplomatic or military actions against other nations. Borders change in real time as territories are annexed, and population/GDP/research progress are tracked via HUD indicators.[1][2]
Key mechanics include:
- Budget & economy—allocate funds between research, welfare, military, and treasury to influence growth, stability, and production. Overspending can cause economic collapse. [3]
- Research & technology—invest in projects to unlock long-term advantages (industry, military tech). [3]
- Military & conquest—recruit troops, order movements, and besiege and annex neighboring regions over time; conquest increases GDP but raises diplomatic hostility. [1]
- Diplomacy & coalitions—form alliances or face coalitions; more recent updates introduced formal coalition mechanics for cooperative play.[1][4]
- Multiplayer & scenarios—Cross-platform multiplayer, scenario/map editors, and “Blitz”/Battle Royale-style modes were added in post-release updates. [1]
Goal
[edit]The stated objective of Dummynation is to attain global dominance—through economic supremacy, territorial expansion, or diplomatic influence. The developer’s description frames it as giving players “unlimited power over a country, with a single promise to fulfil world domination.” Community guides treat GDP majority or control of a majority of territory as conventional victory conditions. [1][3]
Development
[edit]Dummynation was created by Alejandro Hernández Ferrero (AHF Games) and built with the Unity engine. The initial PC release on Steam occurred on 15 April 2022; mobile ports followed on Google Play and the Apple App Store. The developer applied iterative updates driven in part by community feedback (patch notes and changelogs visible on the Steam news page and platform listings).[1][5][6]
Version history/notable updates
[edit]Post-launch patches expanded multiplayer features, added scenario/map editors and introduced coalition/world-war style mechanics in later versions (see developer update notes and Steam news for specific patch dates and details).[1][7]
Community and modding
[edit]Dummynation has an active niche community on Steam discussions, Reddit, and a dedicated Fandom wiki that documents mechanics, tactics, and modded scenarios. Community discussion threads demonstrate active balancing feedback and meta strategies for various nations and playstyles. [7][8][3]
Reception
[edit]Critical coverage in major gaming outlets is limited; however, player reception on platform stores is generally positive, with a sizeable active playerbase and positive Steam review percentages reported in aggregate. Niche outlets and independent reviewers (including small indie press and YouTube channels) have produced feature writeups and video reviews praising the economic depth while noting a steep learning curve and UI complexity.[1][4][9]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h "Dummynation on Steam".
- ^ "Dummynationとは？どんなゲーム？アプリの評判・無料か調査". 3 March 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Dummynation".
- ^ a b https://www.indiemag.fr/articles/dummynation-jeu-conquete-du-monde-aux-frontieres-changeantes
- ^ "Dummynation - Apps on Google Play".
- ^ "Dummynationアプリ". 9 March 2025.
- ^ a b "Steam Community :: Dummynation".
- ^ "Reddit - the heart of the internet".
- ^ "Обзор Dummynation. Наверное лучшая стратегия на телефон". YouTube. 23 April 2023.
- in-depth (not just passing mentions about the subject)
- reliable
- secondary
- independent of the subject
Make sure you add references that meet these criteria before resubmitting. Learn about mistakes to avoid when addressing this issue. If no additional references exist, the subject is not suitable for Wikipedia.