House of Power: The Game is an interesting hybrid of life simulation and tactical RPG, clearly inspired by reality competition shows. You live in a house with a group of diverse characters, forming alliances and competing in challenges to avoid 'eviction.' As an expert in niche simulations, I found the social engineering aspects of the game to be surprisingly deep.
The challenges are a mix of puzzles and reflex-based mini-games. However, the real game happens in the conversations between tasks. Managing your 'Loyalty' and 'Threat' levels is a constant balancing act. If you're too good at the games, people will target you; if you're too quiet, you'll be seen as an easy vote. The visual style is a bit dated, and the dialogue can be repetitive, but the core 'Survivor' style loop is very well executed and kept me coming back to see if I could make it to the finale.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 3.1.14Mon Oct 06 2025
User experience and stability improvements
HOUSE OF POWER – WORLD POLITICS SIMULATOR
Step into the war room, seize the podium and write tomorrow’s headlines. House of Power is a deep government strategy and political simulator that lets you build a modern nation, dominate every election and outplay rivals in real time. Draft ambitious laws, balance the fiscal budget, grow the economy—or silence critics, rig the ballot and rule as a feared dictator. Your legacy begins now.
KEY FEATURES
1. LIVE DECISIONS, REAL CONSEQUENCES
• Thousands of branching events: financial scandals, viral protests, foreign crises, hacking leaks and more.
• Every choice shifts approval ratings, party loyalty and international standing on the spot.
• Dynamic difficulty: the longer you stay in office, the smarter the opposition and watchdog media become.
2. FULL-SCALE CAMPAIGN MANAGEMENT
• Stage high-profile campaign rallies, secure crucial delegate votes and survive live debates.
• Face snap referendums and tense two-round runoff elections that can topple any president overnight.
• Craft slogans, policy promises and last-minute smear ads to sway undecided voters.
3. COMPLETE STATE CONTROL
• Hire—or fire—ministers, reshuffle the cabinet and steer heated assembly sessions through the senate.
• Pass historic reforms: tax cuts, universal healthcare, military expansion, digital privacy and more, each with unique pros and cons.
• Command the armed forces, green-light black-ops or broker peace through secret back-channel diplomacy.
4. ADVANCED ECONOMIC SANDBOX
• Adjust tariff walls, negotiate billion-dollar trade deals, redirect public spending and fight runaway inflation.
• Track real-time metrics: GDP growth, unemployment, debt, reserves and currency stability.
• Launch national infrastructure projects or funnel funds into covert conquest abroad—your treasury, your rules.
5. IDLE-TYCOON PROGRESSION
• Earn revenue and political capital while offline; return to enact sweeping executive orders with a single tap.
• Upgrade ministries, state-owned companies and propaganda channels to multiply passive income.
• Prestige into new scenarios—struggling republic, emerging federation or total autocracy—each with fresh challenges.
WHY PLAY
• Procedural crises ensure no two terms are alike.
• Weekly global rankings let you prove your ideology and climb the politics leaderboard.
Draft policy or rule by decree—the future of civilization is yours to shape in HOUSE OF POWER.
Subscription:
Recurring billing. Cancel anytime.
You can subscribe to get ads-free gameplay, no waiting time and all the chapters of the game for the duration of your subscription. The subscription is $4.99 weekly, $39.99 yearly*. You'll be able to get ads-free gameplay, no waiting time and all the chapters of the game for the duration of your subscription. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off for at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. You can read our privacy policy and terms of use at https://www.hiddenlakegames.com/terms. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. *Prices are equal to the value that "Apple's App Store Matrix" determines is the equivalent of the subscription price in $USD. By using House of Power, you agree to our Terms of Use and Community Guidelines available at https://www.hiddenlakegames.com/terms
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.HOUSE OF POWER – WORLD POLITICS SIMULATOR
Step into the war room, seize the podium and write tomorrow’s headlines. House of Power is a deep government strategy and political simulator that lets you build a modern nation, dominate every election and outplay rivals in real time. Draft ambitious laws, balance the fiscal budget, grow the economy—or silence critics, rig the ballot and rule as a feared dictator. Your legacy begins now.
KEY FEATURES
1. LIVE DECISIONS, REAL CONSEQUENCES
• Thousands of branching events: financial scandals, viral protests, foreign crises, hacking leaks and more.
• Every choice shifts approval ratings, party loyalty and international standing on the spot.
• Dynamic difficulty: the longer you stay in office, the smarter the opposition and watchdog media become.
2. FULL-SCALE CAMPAIGN MANAGEMENT
• Stage high-profile campaign rallies, secure crucial delegate votes and survive live debates.
• Face snap referendums and tense two-round runoff elections that can topple any president overnight.
• Craft slogans, policy promises and last-minute smear ads to sway undecided voters.
3. COMPLETE STATE CONTROL
• Hire—or fire—ministers, reshuffle the cabinet and steer heated assembly sessions through the senate.
• Pass historic reforms: tax cuts, universal healthcare, military expansion, digital privacy and more, each with unique pros and cons.
• Command the armed forces, green-light black-ops or broker peace through secret back-channel diplomacy.
4. ADVANCED ECONOMIC SANDBOX
• Adjust tariff walls, negotiate billion-dollar trade deals, redirect public spending and fight runaway inflation.
• Track real-time metrics: GDP growth, unemployment, debt, reserves and currency stability.
• Launch national infrastructure projects or funnel funds into covert conquest abroad—your treasury, your rules.
5. IDLE-TYCOON PROGRESSION
• Earn revenue and political capital while offline; return to enact sweeping executive orders with a single tap.
• Upgrade ministries, state-owned companies and propaganda channels to multiply passive income.
• Prestige into new scenarios—struggling republic, emerging federation or total autocracy—each with fresh challenges.
WHY PLAY
• Procedural crises ensure no two terms are alike.
• Weekly global rankings let you prove your ideology and climb the politics leaderboard.
Draft policy or rule by decree—the future of civilization is yours to shape in HOUSE OF POWER.
Subscription:
Recurring billing. Cancel anytime.
You can subscribe to get ads-free gameplay, no waiting time and all the chapters of the game for the duration of your subscription. The subscription is $4.99 weekly, $39.99 yearly*. You'll be able to get ads-free gameplay, no waiting time and all the chapters of the game for the duration of your subscription. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off for at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. You can read our privacy policy and terms of use at https://www.hiddenlakegames.com/terms. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. *Prices are equal to the value that "Apple's App Store Matrix" determines is the equivalent of the subscription price in $USD. By using House of Power, you agree to our Terms of Use and Community Guidelines available at https://www.hiddenlakegames.com/terms










In House of Power: The Game, you are a contestant on the world's most popular reality show. Every week, you must compete in 'Power Challenges' to gain immunity and influence. Between games, navigate a complex web of social relationships. Talk to your housemates, uncover their secrets, and decide who you can trust—and who you need to betray. With multiple paths to victory and a cast of unpredictable AI characters, no two seasons are ever the same. Will you play with honor, or will you do whatever it takes to win?
Dynamic AI social system
Dozens of unique mini-game challenges
Branching narrative paths
Multiple character endings
Don't align with the most popular person in the house. Instead, target the 'middle-tier' players. They are less likely to be viewed as threats, meaning your alliance can stay hidden until the final few weeks.
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AppAdvice - Tue Jun 02 2020
Sometimes it’s better to lose a challenge. Winning too many games early on makes you the 'Biggest Threat.' Intentionally failing a non-essential challenge can lower your target profile and help you survive a vote.
Yes, you can customize your appearance and personality traits at the start of the season.