# Dictator: Emergence

> Political simulation game where players act as a dictator making decisions to maintain power. (iPhone/iPad app by Dmitrii Kuzmenko.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictator-emergence/id1126394027 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dmitrii Kuzmenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438626633)
- Category: Games, Lifestyle, Puzzle, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 1,118 App Store ratings · 239 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 149 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-07-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictator-emergence/id1126394027/reviews.md

## What is Dictator?

Feel like a real dictator!

Try to strike a balance between power-hungry oligarchies, corrupt prosecutors, generals, and admirals, ruthless mafiosi, a tenacious opposition, and your eternally displeased subjects.

Hang onto power for as long as you can and build a statue of yourself out of pure gold!

— Make 2,000 momentous decisions
— Build a statue of yourself!
— Avert a revolution!

## Key features

- Make momentous decisions
- Balance competing factions
- Avert revolutions
- Build a golden statue
- Manage power struggles

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Tyrants | $1.99 | one-time |
| 250 Tyrants | $3.99 | one-time |
| 700 Tyrants | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3500 Tyrants | $49.99 | one-time |
| 8000 Tyrants | $99.99 | one-time |
| 700 Tyrants | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 239)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictator-emergence/id1126394027/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Needs to fix bugs

*2025-05-23, version 1.0.11*

Too many bugs. Not able to continue playing after a “cataclysm”.

### 1/5 — 😡

*2024-01-31*

Вылетает при открыти (iPhone 14 pro) 😒

### 3/5 — Decent game

*2023-07-13, version 1.0.11*

The game is strategic and slightly challenging, while still being interesting. It has basic mechanics and a couple extras without being too overwhelming.

😃*There are not very many ads!* 😃
There are only ads after you have finished the whole round, and they tend to be short. The tiny ad bar at the bottom is not disruptive, and it only costs .99 to remove ads. However, if you aren’t bothered by an ad here and there, then it won’t be very much of a problem.

It does have multiple glitches, which I’d like to point out-

1, The Tutorial guy. Whenever you go to answer a question, he pops up, saying “now resolve the problem with the appropriate faction…” even after the tutorial is over. It can get annoying after a while.

2. Making money. In the game, the money generator is hilariously slow at earning money, to the point where it doesn’t really do much at all. Money is a scare resource in the game, so that doesn’t really help.

3. When you make decisions, the police tend to be very finicky, even about things that do not affect them at all. (Example: I decide to allow clapping at concerts to remain legal. The police lose 3 points. Why?)

But despite these little things, I do enjoy this game. Recommend!

***Note: there is a second version of the game now. Go check that out. They probably fixed the bugs I mentioned and added and more. Thanks for reading!***

### 4/5 — Bags

*2023-04-03, version 1.0.11*

Please fix bags

### 4/5 — Good potential, but poor execution

*2023-01-27, version 1.0.11*

It is way too complicated to explain entirely, so I’ll make a pros and cons list. 

Pros:

• I really like the concept: a dictator ruling a democratic republic, having to appease factions while also not appeasing them too much. 
• Even with the simplistic nature of these mobile games, it has a significant amount of detail.
• I especially like the part where there’s a giant statue in your image, and people are bowing down to that statue out of respect and awe.
• Much of the reactions from the factions are accurate and even realistic to a large extent. 
• Even without the game features, just the concept of it is so well-made and interesting.

However, there are many cons as well:

• There is the “now resolve the problem” guy constantly repeating the same message over and over again, even after the tutorial is done. It can get extremely annoying. 
• Money is quite scarce, and it’s very difficult having enough money unless you spam-appease a lot of the factions enough to get money.
• Speaking of which, the bank (where you can collect money from), and the money generator generates so little money, it’s almost entirely useless. There are some rare glitchy moments where I get way more money from the bank than I’m supposed to, but they’re extremely rare.
• Some of the reactions from some of the factions are buggy and nonsensical. 
• There is no “save button”.
• A lot of glitches sometimes as well

There’s a lot of both pros and cons, way too much for me to mention all of them. But you get my point. The game’s concept, and many of its components, are very interesting and well-made. It’s how the concept was executed that is the issue, it seems some parts were rushed or not well-done. 

I really want to give a 5-star review, because of the game’s potential, the great concept, and some of the amazing features. I really want this game to succeed. However, with its many glitches and problems, I unfortunately cannot. 

I hope in the near future, problems are fixed, and this game is improved for the better.

### 1/5 — Game has gone down hill

*2022-12-14, version 1.0.11*

This game was indeed a 10 out of 5 back then when they first come out. It’s now all just adds and redirects. Truly sad to see that it’s gotten so bad. Also I paid for add free forever ago and tried to restore purchases and nothing. 

Stay away unless you like adds and just poor quality for iPhone 12pro or newer

### 3/5 — Game is Brocken

*2022-11-20, version 1.0.11*

Great addictive game until you reach higher levels.
Happened to me twice. Once I reach around 140 points, it takes me to the treasury and I am unable to exit. Please fix 🥲

### 2/5 — Terrible game

*2022-07-19, version 1.0.11*

game isn’t explained in the slightest of you to one thing the other faction hate you but one likes you then the same thing will just keep happening so everybody loses at the exact same time

### 5/5 — нормик

*2022-07-15*

намана

### 2/5 — Ххххтттмчплдрыв

*2022-05-25*

Игра норм но когда случаются катаклизмы ) она заканчивается ! Почему ???

## Frequently asked questions about Dictator

### What is Dictator: Emergence?

Dictator: Emergence is a political simulation game where you take on the role of a dictator. The game challenges you to make difficult decisions to balance various power groups and maintain your grip on power for as long as possible.

### What are the key features of Dictator: Emergence?

Key features include making over 2,000 momentous decisions, balancing the demands of oligarchies, prosecutors, generals, mafiosi, and the opposition, averting revolutions, and the ability to build a golden statue of yourself.

### Is Dictator: Emergence free to play?

The game is free to download and play, but it does offer in-app purchases. These purchases can enhance your gameplay experience or provide additional options within the game.

### What kind of decisions do I make in the game?

You will face a wide range of critical decisions that impact your standing with different factions, the loyalty of your subjects, and the stability of your regime. These choices are central to surviving and thriving as a dictator.

### What is the goal of Dictator: Emergence?

The primary goal is to hang onto power for as long as you can, navigating the complex political landscape and overcoming threats to your rule. Building a statue of yourself is also a notable objective.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.11 — 2017-08-28

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Improvements and bug fixes

### 1.0.10 — 2017-04-30

Overall improvements and bug fixes

### 1.0.9 — 2016-11-03

Minor bug fixes

### 1.0.8 — 2016-10-14

Minor bug fixes

### 1.0.5 — 2016-09-06

Some bug fixes and perfomance improvements.

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