About RIOT: Civil Unrest
RIOT: Civil Unrest is a real-time riot simulator developed by Leonard Menchiari together with IV Productions and published by Silver Lining Interactive. It was released on 12 February 2019 for Windows, macOS and Linux. The game puts you in the middle of mass protests and lets you take command of either the police or the protesters, with neither side presented as simply right or wrong.
The campaigns are based on real-world events: the Indignados movement in Spain, the Arab Spring in Egypt, the Keratea protests in Greece and the NoTAV movement in Italy. Beyond these, more than 30 scenarios recreate tense situations in cities such as Paris, Buenos Aires, Caracas and Hamburg during the G20 summit, each with its own objectives and challenges.
In every scenario you direct groups of people, hold positions, push forward or retreat, and try to keep morale and public opinion on your side. Choices such as using force or staying calm affect how the situation develops, and your performance is rated at the end. A Workshop editor lets you build your own scenarios and share them with the community.
The project grew out of personal experience, as its creator witnessed the NoTAV protests first-hand, and that perspective gives the game a thoughtful, documentary feel. Striking pixel art turns huge crowds into living, chaotic scenes full of smoke and movement. RIOT: Civil Unrest is rated USK 16 and suits players who want a strategy game that explores social conflict from both sides of the barricade.
Key Features
- Choose your side – Command the police or the protesters in every scenario.
- Real-world campaigns – Relive Indignados, Arab Spring, Keratea and NoTAV.
- More than 30 scenarios – Visit Paris, Buenos Aires, Caracas, Hamburg G20 and more.
- Crowd tactics – Direct groups, hold positions and manage morale.
- Performance rating – Every scenario grades how you handled the situation.
- Workshop editor – Create and share your own scenarios.
- Personal inspiration – Its creator experienced the NoTAV protests first-hand.
PC Version and Compatibility
The game runs on Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit), macOS or Linux. The minimum setup is a dual-core 2.8 GHz processor, 4 GB of RAM, a DirectX 11 graphics card with 2 GB of VRAM and 3 GB of free storage. Languages: English and Italian (with audio), French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Russian and Simplified Chinese. The game also runs on macOS and Linux, and its pixel art visuals keep the hardware demands moderate.
Global Activation & What You Receive
This Steam key unlocks the full game RIOT: Civil Unrest. It is a Global key that can be activated worldwide. Open the Steam client, choose Games → Activate a Product on Steam, enter the code and the game is added to your library, where you can download it at any time.
Why Buy This Game?
Why buy it? RIOT: Civil Unrest offers a rare look at mass protests from both sides, with real-world campaigns, over 30 scenarios and a scenario editor.
Related Games
Commanding elite SAS or Delta Force squads behind enemy lines anchors Conflict: Desert Storm GOG.COM Key Global, a tactical squad shooter set during the Gulf War. Defending distant space colonies against a rebel league is the mission in Massive Assault GOG.COM Key Global, a classic turn-based sci-fi wargame across six planets. Planning roads, housing and markets for a growing Roman settlement defines Caesar 3, a timeless city builder where you may earn the title of Caesar. Raising mighty armies and wielding ancient magic carries Songs of Conquest, a turn-based strategy adventure with tactical battles and kingdom management.
