About
Suzerain came out on December 4, 2020 for Linux, Mac and PC, then for Nintendo Switch on September 23, 2021 and for Android and iOS on December 8, 2022. On Steam, 93% of 10,693 player reviews are positive (Very Positive). 121 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a peak of 287 in the last 30 days. It is Verified on Steam Deck. The main story takes about 14 hours.
Assume the role of President Anton Rayne and guide the nation of Sordland. Amidst brewing international conflicts, need for reform, deep-seated corruption, and economic recession, you must make the decisions in this political drama. How will you lead?
Story
Sordland has been under the leadership of Colonel Soll for over two decades after he ended the bloody civil war. Now in 1954, Soll is gone but his political party is still in control of Sordland — until a charismatic young man, Anton Rayne, surprises everyone by rising to the top of the party and getting elected as the new President of Sordland. The people are hungry for democratic reforms after decades under a traditionalist power. The economy is in shambles and the political landscape is shifting. Neighboring superpowers are watching us closely, and there are military threats on the horizon. Can you pull the country out of its recession? Will you meet the demands of your people for reform? The future of Sordland depends on your choices.
What is happening now
Suzerain is a political strategy game presented as a visual novel where you assume the presidency of the fictional nation Sordland, navigating domestic turmoil in the aftermath of authoritarian rule. The game's choices shape both policy outcomes and how your administration is portrayed in the media, blending governance mechanics with narrative consequence. After a four-year development period following the game's 2020 release, Torpor Games has substantially expanded Suzerain's universe. Two new DLC packs arrived on Nintendo Switch - The Neutral Lens, a narrative expansion centered on media manipulation and public perception, and Socialist Republic of Galmland, adding a new playable country. The studio has also announced Wars of Suzerain, a turn-based strategy spinoff, alongside Red Echoes: Berlin, a separate narrative strategy game set during the Weimar era's political upheaval. These expansions reflect the studio's shift toward larger-scale projects after years operating with minimal staff.
How long to beat Suzerain
from 2 playersMain + extrasstory plus side content
14 h
Games like Suzerain
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Media
Releases
Platform
Date
December 4, 2020
December 4, 2020
December 4, 2020
September 23, 2021
December 8, 2022
December 8, 2022
November 11, 2025
Earliest full release on each platform; regional dates can differ.
PC and Steam Deck
Steam store pageSteam Deck: Verified works great out of the box
Minimum
Recommended
OS
Windows 10
Windows 10
Processor
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 2.4 GHz, AMD FX 8120 @ 3.1 GHz or equivalent
Intel i7 920 @ 2.7 GHz, AMD Phenom II 945 @ 3.0 GHz or equivalent
Memory
4 GB RAM
8 GB RAM
Graphics
Nvidia GeForce 900 series, AMD Radeon RX 400 series or equivalent
Nvidia GeForce 10 series,AMD Radeon RX 500 series or equivalent
DirectX
Version 9.0c
Version 9.0c
Storage
2 GB available space
4 GB available space
Sound Card
100% DirectX 9.0c compatible
100% DirectX 9.0c compatible
Additional Notes
-
Dedicated Video RAM: 2048 MB
Requirements and Deck status as listed on Steam, checked Oct 28, 2026.
Suzerain player count
concurrent players on Steam121playing now38m ago
158peak today
28730-day peak
287highest we have seenOct 24, 2026
Oct 23daily peak, last 12 daystoday
Players counted on Steam every one to six hours; the daily peak is the highest count of the day.
Suzerain achievements
220 achievements on SteamRarest
Tattered Kingdom Lose Zille and Pales Admin. District, lease Port of Monqiz and Caleqabiz
0.1%
Father's Son Invade the Grand Duchy of Pales and suffer a humiliating defeat
0.2%
Completely Justified Order and watch the execution of 5 "traitors"
0.2%
Not So Fun Anymore Win the Rumburg war as Anton, die in it as Romus
0.2%
Long Arm of Tzarborough Become a puppet state of Rumburg
0.2%
The Green Kingdom Fund Arufelde reparation and cleanup, invest in Zpana and renewable industry, don't expand Esqiris or import Wehlen oil
0.2%
All 220 achievements by how many players unlocked them
Return of the King Win the Rizian Civil War
0.2%
Save the Princess Successfully rescue Princess Vina from the enemy
0.3%
Royal Hoarder Collect all collectible items from Rizia
0.3%
Wruhecs Chosen Be remembered as the Scourge of Nur
0.3%
No Alcohol for me Please Be remembered as Romus the Sober
0.3%
House Cleaning Execute a successful strike against all three noble houses
0.3%
Reform Or Die Force the nobles to sign the reforms through violent means
0.3%
By Nur's Will, I Decree! Enact every late-game theocratic decree available
0.3%
Hugo, I Go
0.3%
Blaze of Glory Say "Glovurius axa Rizia" 10 times
0.4%
Funny Man Be remembered as the Romus the Funny King
0.4%
Tradition is Our Compass, the Past Our Strength. Maintain the cultural and institutional traditions of the Kingdom throughout your entire rule
0.4%
A New Hope
0.5%
638 Ways to Kill Rayne Survive two assassination attempts
0.5%
It's Not You, It's Me Reject two romantic advances in the same night
0.5%
Out And Proud Publicize your relationship with Pabel
0.5%
So It Is Say "Halaita" 10 times
0.5%
Collectible: Bull Figurine
0.5%
I Want to Believe Spread the news of UFO sightings
0.5%
South Merkopa's Newest Member Fail to unify with Zille, and see its independence
0.5%
Like Father, Like Daughter Execute both Taddeus and Lucita
0.5%
The King Behind Bars
0.6%
Long Live the Revolution Have Adarfo lead a revolution in Rizia
0.6%
What's Mined Is Yours Form the first worker-led state corporation by nationalizing and redistributing Rizian Royal Gold
0.6%
Et Tu Titus?
0.6%
Wruhec's Second Coming Declare a theocracy
0.7%
Two Birds For Beatrice Flip off the Queen as Anton Rayne and Romus Toras
0.7%
Lieutenant Commander Sazon Turn Manus into a war hero
0.7%
Demoted
0.8%
Pearl of the Between-Seas Launch the Porte Drazon Tourism Campaign and achieve maximum results
0.8%
Mom and Dad Reinstate Duchess Angelica Sazon and Taddeus Azaro to their former positions
0.9%
The Kingdom Incorporated Give tax credits to businesses and stay allied with Rusty
0.9%
The Bludish Dream Create the autonomous zone, pass Articles 6 and 7 of the Bludish amendment, and establish the minority rights committee
1%
Collectible: Pabel's Poem
1%
Arcasia Did It "Deal with" Adarfo Sotelato without leaving evidence
1%
Smolak's Smokes Import Wehzek tobacco and distribute free cigarettes to the population
1%
You've Got Nerve Use Rumburgian experimental weapons during war
1.1%
Away from My Land
1.1%
Blitzkrieg Win Operation Golden Shield in a single phase
1.1%
The Golden Bells Ring Form the Porte Drazon Exchange and reach the best possible stock market opening
1.1%
Kiss My Gas Get very high Gasom returns and then revert EPA to 10 percent
1.2%
Arms Importer Import military equipment and vehicles 7 times
1.2%
Save the World Fund all philanthropic opportunities
1.3%
Collectible: Torn Family Photo
1.3%
A Toras Pays His Debts Take a major loan from Rusty, and repay it in full
1.3%
No Sordland For Old Men Have the Supreme Court sentence Tarquin Soll with the death penalty
1.4%
Soll's Legacy Pass a new constitution with no limit to presidential vetoes, no presidential impeachment and stronger presidential decrees
1.4%
Alexius Maximus Reginald the Third Cause Orso Hawker's dog to die
1.4%
Fragmentation
1.4%
Revenge of Izzam Cause the BFF to organize a bomb attack at Soll Dam
1.5%
Executive Hoarder Collect all 15 collectibles
1.5%
Golden Age of Rizia Achieve high living standards, strong welfare, great workers rights, business growth and no instability
1.5%
Ready To Love Again Give your wife's wedding ring to Lucita
1.5%
The King Is Dead
1.5%
Nurists United Unite every religious group under your reign, keeping each one happy
1.5%
The End of Powder and Blood Crush the drug trade and enforce strong internal security
1.5%
The World Against Us Get heavily sanctioned by the AN
1.6%
A Little Help From My Friends Win the AN arbitration case on the Aureus dispute
1.6%
Catchphrase Say "A'Morgna wes core" 7 times
1.7%
Peace to the Duke Form a military alliance with Pales
1.7%
Collectible: Iza Gate Key
1.8%
I hereby declare... Be remembered as Romus the Lawgiver
1.9%
Collectible: Lucita's Dagger
1.9%
Yes I'm Alone But Then Again I Always Was Have dinner by yourself
2%
Collectible: Crown of Pales
2%
Assassinated
2.1%
Feel My Energy Lead Sordland to energy independence
2.1%
Collectible: Bruno's Dog Toy
2.1%
Sanctuary! Sanctuary! Build, expand or restore 5 or more houses of worship
2.1%
Economic Wonder of South Merkopa Attain peak economic growth metrics in the Golden Kingdom
2.2%
Thank You Serge
2.3%
Arms Exporter Export military equipment and vehicles 7 times
2.3%
Let it Rayne Maximize Sordland bond investment returns
2.4%
Romus The Conqueror Personally lead the invasion of Pales and win
2.5%
A King's Best Friend Adopt Bruno
2.5%
Make Yourself Great Again Be remembered as Romus the Great
2.5%
Collectible: Hattersley Egg
2.5%
The Prince Have a son and declare him heir
2.6%
Collectible: RRN Rizania Model
2.6%
Pipe Nightmares Have one of your pipelines get sabotaged
2.6%
Through Machinery and Industry Reach high production capacity in the Golden Kingdom
2.6%
Merkopa's Most Unfair Election System Sign Campaign Finance Bill and increase election threshold to 15%
2.7%
Crocodile Tears Order the murder of Petr Vectern and organize a state funeral for him
2.8%
Make Sordland Great Again Centralize the Bergia Special Zone, increase the budget of the ministry of the interior, and destroy the BFF
2.8%
Not Losing You Again Successfully rescue your flagship RRN Valero at the expense of Palesian sailors
2.8%
The Second Revolt Make Rizian people revolt against you
2.8%
Authoritarian
2.9%
Speaking Louder Makes You Right Shout four times
2.9%
Say My Name Complete 3 Romus Toras construction projects
2.9%
Sords, Our Friends Accomplish all trade deals with Sordland successfuly
2.9%
Romus the Generous Participate in a Derdian Duel of Generosity and lose
2.9%
World At War
3%
Path To Exile
3%
Power of the Heavens Obtain Derdian missiles
3%
Rizian Charter of Fundamental Law Successfully execute democratic reforms
3.1%
Reconciliation Hold a peace summit with Rumburg
3.2%
The Force in South Merkopa Accomplish overwhelming power projection in Southern Merkopa
3.3%
Glovurius axa Rizia axa Pales Unified Pales with Rizia peacefully
3.3%
Collectible: Mandragora Extract
3.3%
Collectible: Underhall Trophy
3.3%
Sollist
3.5%
Just Another Funeral Attend 3 funerals
3.6%
Collectible: Wehzek Doorstop
3.7%
Just Another Sordish President
3.8%
Mine All Mine Nationalize Rizian Royal Gold
3.9%
Collectible: Intermerkopum Rings
3.9%
Carb Diet Order pasta and rice at the Esteria restaurant
4%
A Sordland For All Amend the Articles 6 and 7 of the Constitution
4%
This Can't Go On Like This, Anton Break up with Monica
4.2%
Trustworthy Friends Succesfully convince President Smolak to return Zille peacefully without a referandum and be given a gift of friendship
4.3%
Pluralist Veto Campaign Finance Bill and decrease election threshold to 3%
4.4%
Chessmaster Lose a chess match against Lucian, don't pick him as VP, and get betrayed at Congress or Supreme Court
4.6%
Great Unification Oversee the succesful return of both Pales and Zille back to Rizia
4.6%
True Master of Crisis Avoid all crises
4.6%
Impeached
4.7%
People's Army Have massive manpower
4.7%
Collectible: ROG Plaque
4.7%
Forced Out
4.8%
End of an Era Have the Supreme Court sentence Tarquin Soll to imprisonment
4.8%
Collectible: Azaro Chess Piece
4.9%
Rightful Claim Support the Valgslandian Invasion of Heljiland as an ally
5%
Intermerkopum Alliance Form the Intermerkopum Alliance
5%
Hawker's Plan Extend the state of emergency 2 times
5.1%
Another Alphonso Make the USP obstruct you and trigger the Sordish Depression
5.1%
Police State
5.2%
Collectible: Morellan Tin Bird
5.2%
Purple Blood Enter an alliance with the National Front Party
5.3%
Every Vote Matters Lose the vote on the constitutional amendments in the Grand National Assembly by only one vote
5.3%
Fall from GRACE Leave GRACE
5.5%
Collectible: Serge's Pocket Watch
5.5%
Game of Spoons Correctly finish high tea in Rumburg
5.6%
Early Retirement
5.8%
New Generation of Sords Fund Young Sords as a former member
5.9%
Collectible: Kesaro's Lighter
5.9%
Frugal Save 10 government budget points
6%
Capitalist
6.2%
Collectible: Wruhecist Medallion
6.2%
Collectible: Wine Bottle
6.2%
Collectible: Gun
6.7%
Collectible: St. Dast's Scepter
6.8%
My Rule Continues
6.9%
Case Closed Solve the Zille Friendship Day bombing
7%
Collectible: Valenqiris Postcard
7%
Revolutionary Generation Fund Red Youth as a former member
7.1%
Collectible: Aschraf Candle
7.3%
Sordish War Machine Declare war against Rumburg
7.4%
Democrat
7.5%
Valgslandian Vodka Drink Valgslandian Vodka with Comrade Hegel
7.6%
Goated Make FC Anrica qualify for the quarter finals of the Merkopan Cup
7.7%
Collectible: USP Brooch
7.7%
Vectern sis da!
8%
Collectible: Car Key
8%
Collectible: FC Anrica Trophy
8.1%
Rags to Riches On a non-wealthy start, save at least 5 personal wealth points
8.2%
Malenyevist
8.7%
Obstructionist Veto 8 bills
8.9%
Collectible: Headphones
9%
Underhall Once Again #1 Buy shares from Underhall Construction
9.2%
Domineering Have 15 Authority
9.4%
By Any Means Necessary Order the death of someone
9.6%
Coup d’État
9.9%
No Friends But Sords Have no alliances
10%
Chapter III: Leviathan Completed Rizia Chapter III
10.4%
Chapter IV: Sila Orica Completed Rizia Chapter IV
10.4%
Collectible: Lena's Wedding Ring
10.5%
Chapter II: Between-Seas Completed Rizia Chapter II
11.1%
"Through Broken Shackles" Make a military alliance with Valgsland
11.2%
Collectible: King Egmund's Dagger
11.2%
Collectible: Cigar Box
11.6%
United Against Capitalism Join the Contanan Security Pact
11.9%
Family Man
12.5%
Yollak Bluderat! Cause a Bludish insurgency in Sordland
13%
Chapter I: King Romus Completed Rizia Chapter I
13.3%
Sssh! Form the Secret State Police
13.4%
Article 100 Declare a state of emergency
13.5%
Man of the People Veto the campaign finance bill, improve workers' rights, focus and fund health or education and provide stimulus checks to the people
13.6%
Operation Bear Trap Join the military operation against the BFF with Wehlen
13.7%
Down with Rayne! Cause a civil unrest in Sordland
13.8%
Master of Crisis Trigger four late-game crisis events
14.6%
"Fortune, Strength, Liberty" Make a military alliance with Lespia
15.1%
Collectible: Sordish Goat Statue
15.1%
Hail the Queen
15.4%
Militarist State
16.7%
FC Anrica Invest in FC Anrica
16.7%
Collectible: Whiskey Bottle
16.7%
Giralt of Ribery Bought Giralt Haute-Bellasorde's wineyard in Erlory
17.3%
Freedom and Justice Enter an alliance with the People's Freedom and Justice Party
17.7%
A Morgna her coren!
17.9%
Rizia Prologue: Ascension to the Throne Completed the Rizia Prologue
18%
Collectible: Armadine Radio
18.8%
Grand H-3 Opening Open the H-3 highway without complications
19.1%
Collectible: Ceremonial Scissors
19.4%
Centrist Support nothing
20.3%
I Still Love You
20.5%
United Against Communism Join the Arcasian Treaty Organisation
20.7%
Sordish Economic Recovery
21.4%
We Are All Citizens Of Sordland Form the Commission for Bludish Rights
21.4%
Welfare State
22%
Lawmaker Sign 10 bills
22.8%
Collectible: Circas's Poem Book
23.2%
Grand L-1 Opening Open the L-1 railway without complications
25.1%
Drain the Swamp Form the Anti-Corruption Police
25.7%
Sordish Depression
25.8%
The Constitution of '56 Successfully amend the Constitution of Sordland
27.4%
Grand National Assembly Have your proposal reach 2/3rds majority
30.3%
"Freedom or Peril" Make a military alliance with Agnolia
31.1%
“Donations” Accept a bribe
31.6%
First Step To Golconda Successfully partake in the Descension Day ceremonies
34.2%
Chapter IV: Checkmate Completed Chapter IV
36.8%
Chapter III: Victim of Changes Completed Chapter III
40%
An Offer You Cannot Refuse Make a backroom deal with Marcel Koronti to control media outlets
44.5%
Chapter II: A New Sordland Completed Chapter II
45.5%
Chapter I: President Rayne Completed Chapter I
52.5%
Prologue: Rise to Power Completed the Prologue
91.1%
Share of Steam players who unlocked each achievement.
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