Game entry

Syndicate

1993 · Strategy · PC, Mac, DOS, PC-98, FM Towns · Electronic Arts

Syndicate is ranked no. 1,658 among the best video games of all time by GameForever voters, with an ELO score of 1,513 and 51% of duels won.

World rank

no. 1,658

ELO score

1,513

Wins

51%

Duels played

39

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About Syndicate

Syndicate is a strategic action game set in a dystopian future where corporate entities vie for global dominance. Players control a syndicate, expanding their influence across a world map divided into territories. Starting from a European base, players deploy agents to infiltrate and conquer adjacent regions through covert operations and violence. Once a territory is captured, players can impose taxes to increase revenue, but must balance this with the risk of inciting rebellions. The game involves managing resources, dispatching agents to eliminate threats both foreign and domestic, and defending against rival syndicates' incursions. Success requires careful strategic planning, efficient resource management, and the ability to outmaneuver opponents on a global scale. The ultimate goal is to achieve world domination by controlling all territories and overcoming all challenges.

ELO progression

Score moved from 1,500 to 1,513 ELO points over the last 123 days.

Head-to-head

Direct record on the most played match-ups.

against Forza Horizon 3 100% One duel played · 47 points behind
against Archon 0% One duel played · 11 points ahead
against Total War: Shogun 2 0% One duel played · 256 points behind
against Ōkami 0% One duel played · 332 points behind
against Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition 0% One duel played · 282 points behind