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Game entry

Syndicate

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

GameForever voters place Syndicate no. 3,506 in the world ranking, with 1,435 ELO points and 44% of wins across 73 duels settled. In its strongest family it holds position no. 50 out of 69 (1993).

World rank

no. 3,506

ELO score

1,435

Wins

44%

Duels played

73

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 1,435 ELO points over the last 215 days.

Head-to-head

Direct record on the most played match-ups.

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The standing

Where Syndicate ranks

The world rank mixes every family of games. Here is where Syndicate stands in each of the ones it belongs to. Its best standing, all families considered: 50 out of 69 (1993).

Where Syndicate ranks
Ranking Position Games competing
World ranking 3,506 5,110
Strategy 242 342
1990s 449 655
1993 50 69

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