About the only game I can think of which I simply will not play due to theme is Funemployed. I'm not even opposed to games which make light of serious themes, and the gameplay of this one in particular looks pretty funny. But having been unemployed for 18 months before after being laid off, I know what it does to one's marriage, social life, and even sense of self. Obviously, unemployment is not as bad as things like slavery or genocide... but I honestly understand those themes more, because they're at least interesting and historically relevant. You may not like slavery, but it's hard to argue that nobody should ever incorporate exploration of the topic in media, because talking about history is just something people do. But unemployment? Like, why is the concept of someone losing their job a good subject for another person's entertainment? I just don't see how it's interesting at all, other than in the most schadenfreude way. The game isn't about some historical event like The Great Depression. No, it's just funemployment, HAHAHA.

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To be fair, after learning about the gameplay, I do recognize that the game itself isn't really so much about unemployment as it is about conducting job interviews. I could easily forgive the game if it were named something like Land the Job. I think the idea behind the game itself is great, because job interviews are a very relatable topic for many people. But the name Funemployed had to have been thought of by someone who just woke up deciding to be an ass hole that day. It's pretty much the equivalent of the TV show The Biggest Loser. I mean heck, they may as well have called the game Homeless Useless Loser With no Skills.

Anything about a real person who actually did bad things and hurt people.

Secret Hitler and Letters From Whitechapel are the two that jump to mind. I wouldn't mind playing a game about a generic dictator or murderer... but, come on, Hitler and Jack the Ripper actually killed people. I don't enjoy playing a game that gives them attention, even if the point is to catch them at it. Something still feels off to me.

Anything about a real person who actually did bad things and hurt people.

Secret Hitler and Letters From Whitechapel are the two that jump to mind. I wouldn't mind playing a game about a generic dictator or murderer... but, come on, Hitler and Jack the Ripper actually killed people. I don't enjoy playing a game that gives them attention, even if the point is to catch them at it. Something still feels off to me.

Seconding Power Grid. I’d happily play it at any player count from 3 to 6. I prefer deluxe, but if you are on a budget or care for expansion maps, go for the original game.

(Age of) Steam go up to 6.

Chicago Express can be played at 6, but is best at 4. It is also quite inexpensive for its production quality.

Seconding Power Grid. I’d happily play it at any player count from 3 to 6. I prefer deluxe, but if you are on a budget or care for expansion maps, go for the original game.

(Age of) Steam go up to 6.

Chicago Express can be played at 6, but is best at 4. It is also quite inexpensive for its production quality.

Seconding Power Grid. I’d happily play it at any player count from 3 to 6. I prefer deluxe, but if you are on a budget or care for expansion maps, go for the original game.

(Age of) Steam go up to 6.

Chicago Express can be played at 6, but is best at 4. It is also quite inexpensive for its production quality.

You also need to check out Clockwork Wars for some lovely RNG-less tactical dudes on a map goodness.

Glad to see someone else enjoying Crusaders: Thy Will Be Done, it really strikes a great balance between depth and play time. Have you played a 4P game yet? I've only played 3P and assume 4P gets pretty chaotic and competitive, in a good way.