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About Sultan's Game
Sultan's Game is a dark fantasy resource-management RPG set in an Arabian-inspired court. You play a lowly minister serving an insane Sultan, trapped in a deadly game in which a card is drawn each week—Carnality, Extravagance, Conquest, or Bloodshed—and you have seven days to obey its demand or face the executioner's axe. Time, allies, and resources must be allocated carefully as each wasted hour brings the headsman nearer.
The game offers more than fifty possible endings, ranging from dying a loyal sycophant to slaying dragons, summoning the apocalypse, or killing a god. Players build a deck of allies, tools, and secrets to counter assassins and supernatural threats, while ancient gods watch from beyond and tempt with forbidden power. Strategy, not luck, determines survival, and choices ripple through the story across multiple lifetimes.
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Weekly Card Demands
Each week a card—Carnality, Extravagance, Conquest, or Bloodshed—is drawn, dictating a specific demand you must meet within seven days. Failure triggers the executioner's axe, ending the playthrough.
The card mechanic creates a ticking clock, forcing players to prioritize actions and allocate resources before the sand runs out.
- Plan actions early in the week to leave buffer time for unexpected events.
- Focus on meeting the current card's demand before pursuing optional side goals.
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Allies and Resource Allocation
You allocate allies and manage resources to satisfy card demands while defending against assassins and supernatural threats. Every hour wasted brings the headsman closer, making efficient use of assets essential.
Resources include wealth, secrets, and influence, each contributing to survival and enabling the strategic sacrifices the court's deadly politics demand.
- Balance short-term needs with long-term influence to keep options open.
- Invest in allies that provide multiple utility types.
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Deck of Allies, Tools, and Secrets
Players construct a deck composed of allies, deadly tools, and dirty secrets. Deploying these assets at the right moment can counter assassins and supernatural threats lurking in the palace shadows.
The deck acts as a toolbox, letting you adapt to each card's requirement and the evolving political landscape of the court.
- Include at least one ally with defensive capabilities for unexpected attacks.
- Mix tools that address both political and supernatural challenges.
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Fifty+ Endings and Legacy
The game features more than fifty endings, ranging from dying a loyal sycophant to summoning the apocalypse or killing a god. Choices ripple through the story, shaping your ultimate legacy.
Each ending reflects the cumulative impact of sacrifices, betrayals, and alliances made throughout the playthrough, with cosmic truth pieced together across multiple lifetimes.
- Track major decisions to anticipate how they may affect the final outcome.
- Experiment with different sacrifice strategies in separate runs.
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Steam and Platform Features
According to its Steam listing, Sultan's Game is available on Windows, macOS, and Linux, and the listing advertises full controller support. Steam features include Achievements, Trading Cards, Workshop integration, Steam Cloud, and Family Sharing.
These platform features broaden how the game can be accessed and enjoyed, with the Workshop opening the door to community-created content.
- Explore the Steam Workshop for community-created content.
- Check the Steam listing for the latest details on supported platforms and features.
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