Westminster Darkly
A unique turn-based strategy game set in modern time Westminster (UK), after a massive solar storm causes the end of the electric age.
Developer
Publisher
Release
August 1, 2020
6 years and 2 days ago
Steam Reviews
Mixed13 reviews61.5%
Does this feel indie?
Vote based on whether this game feels indie to you. You can change your vote at any time. Results earn an IGF score after 10 accepted votes.No votes yet
Game contextLatest: IGF Team
| ContextThe evidence factors used to assess whether this game belongs on IndieGame.Fan. | Status | Notes Latest Contributor: IGF TeamEdit notes |
|---|---|---|
Updated: Jul 14, 2026Developer scaleThe operating scale of the game's developer. | ||
Updated: Jul 14, 2026Publisher scaleThe operating scale of the game's publisher. | ||
Updated: Jul 14, 2026Publisher statusHow the game's publishing relationship is classified. | ||
Updated: Jul 14, 2026Creative controlWho appears to retain creative control of the game. | ||
Updated: Jul 14, 2026Release statusWhether and how the game has been released. |
Media
6 itemsAbout the Game
Westminster Darkly is a turn-based strategy game set in Westminster (UK), after a massive solar storm causes the end of the electric age.
Created from a classical approach to game design, it is a unique strategic simulator that lets you experience the harsh reality of local governance in a world turned darkly.
Main features:
- Neighbourhood Management
- Events & Exploration
- Tactical Battles
Management Overview:
- Governance: Tax, Invest, Market, Control (Local Assistance, Stop & Frisk, Borders)
- Mobilization: Create Unit, Refit Unit, Train Unit, Deploy (Agent or Militia)
- Personnel: Asset Information, Transfer, Appointment, Level Up, Prisoners
- Public Support: White-Collars, Blue-Collars, Underclass & Refugee Populations
- Ext. Representation: Trade, Support, Ally, Officer Exchange, Joint Attack, Intimidate
- Ext. Infiltration: Asset Information, Defame, Sabotage, Rescue Officer, Recruit Officer
- Conquest Framework: Accommodate, Manipulate, Dominate
Tactical Overview:
- Initiative-Based Combat: Attacks and Counter-Attacks
- Specialized Attacks: Acidize, Enflame, Charge, Snipe
- Specialized Abilities: Taunt, Confuse, Combined attacks
- HQ Entrenchment & Disengagement Penalties
- Direction-Based Weak Point Bonuses
- Efficiency Degradation
- Morale & Panic
Created from a classical approach to game design, it is a unique strategic simulator that lets you experience the harsh reality of local governance in a world turned darkly.
Main features:
- Neighbourhood Management
- Events & Exploration
- Tactical Battles
Management Overview:
- Governance: Tax, Invest, Market, Control (Local Assistance, Stop & Frisk, Borders)
- Mobilization: Create Unit, Refit Unit, Train Unit, Deploy (Agent or Militia)
- Personnel: Asset Information, Transfer, Appointment, Level Up, Prisoners
- Public Support: White-Collars, Blue-Collars, Underclass & Refugee Populations
- Ext. Representation: Trade, Support, Ally, Officer Exchange, Joint Attack, Intimidate
- Ext. Infiltration: Asset Information, Defame, Sabotage, Rescue Officer, Recruit Officer
- Conquest Framework: Accommodate, Manipulate, Dominate
Tactical Overview:
- Initiative-Based Combat: Attacks and Counter-Attacks
- Specialized Attacks: Acidize, Enflame, Charge, Snipe
- Specialized Abilities: Taunt, Confuse, Combined attacks
- HQ Entrenchment & Disengagement Penalties
- Direction-Based Weak Point Bonuses
- Efficiency Degradation
- Morale & Panic
