Hitler Diktator

Hitler Diktator - the 1984 political simulation for Commodore 64 from
Ariolasoft.

Rise through the ranks of the Nazi Party to seize and hold power,
balancing propaganda, economics, and military policy in a dark strategic
simulation of dictatorship.

Core loop
- make weekly political and economic decisions via menus
- manage budget, propaganda, and military spending
- monitor approval from party, people, and army
- survive coups, scandals, and external conflicts to stay in power

Systems and items
- influence meters - track loyalty of key factions
- random events - assassinations, protests, or diplomatic crises
- economy slider - trade growth for control or vice versa
- espionage reports - inform foreign policy and internal risk

Level design and feel
Static menu screens with charts and text updates. Each turn presents new
choices that gradually reveal the cost of authoritarian control.
Gameplay resembles early management sims like “Dictator” but darker in
tone.

Why it is notable
- controversial release quickly withdrawn in several markets
- one of the earliest European political sims on home computers
- remembered more for subject matter than widespread play

Tips
- balance propaganda and economy—neglecting either risks revolt
- keep the army loyal; discontent generals can end your rule fast
- saving often helps recover from random event spirals

At a glance
Year - 1984
Developer - Ariolasoft
Design and programming - Holger Krause
Publisher - Ariolasoft
Genre - Political simulation
Players - 1
Controls - Keyboard