Political Animals is a Simulation, Strategy game from Squeaky Wheel with a 68% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Squeaky Wheel
- Release year
- 2016
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $14.99
- Review signal
- 68% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS: 7
Processor: min. 1.8 GHz
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia Geforce 820M
DirectX: Version 10
Storage: 1 GB available space - Recommended
- OS: 7
Processor: min. 1.8 GHz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia Geforce 820M
DirectX: Version 10
Storage: 1 GB available space
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: Mac OS X El Capitan 10.11.3
Processor: Intel® Core i5 1.6 GHz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 6000
Storage: 1 GB available space - Recommended
- OS: Mac OS X El Capitan 10.11.3
Processor: Intel® Core i5 1.6 GHz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 6000
Storage: 1 GB available space
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: Ubuntu, Arch, Debian, Solus, Antergos, Kubuntu, SteamOS, Opensus, Solus
Processor: min. 1.8 GHz
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 1 GB available space - Recommended
- OS: Ubuntu, Arch, Debian, Solus, Antergos, Kubuntu, SteamOS, Opensus, Solus
Processor: min. 1.8 GHz
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 1 GB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Political Animals is worth a closer look if you want replayable, great with friends, short sessions, and farming.
Best for players who want replayable, great with friends, and short sessions.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
great-with-friends
FitIt tends to be better when shared with friends.
deckbuilding
Play styleCard choices, deck shape, and synergies matter.
short-sessions
FitIt works when you want something easy to start and stop.
farming
Play styleFarming, crops, or harvesting are part of the appeal.
management
Play styleThe game asks you to run, improve, or balance a system over time.
solo-friendly
FitIt still makes sense as a solo play choice.
Steam review snapshots
Cute drawings and tactical madness with just a flare or chaos to make each game unique and adds to the replay value.Barn yard animals haven't been this political since "Animal Farm"!I just wish it were multiplayer so that I could play it with friends!Unfortunately, the game is currently single player only (with mind-boggling-to-me AI as a game developer given the depth of the game).Why it fits
Check it if you want simulation, strategy filtered by single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.