CyberNations defined the genre. SFC Nations is the modern build of that same idea: 20 governments, 32 resources, real economic tradeoffs, alliances, diplomacy, espionage, and war — wrapped in a UI that finally runs well on a phone.
Same depth, different decade. Here's how the two stack up.
| Feature | SFC Nations | CyberNations |
|---|---|---|
| Government types | 20 | 9 |
| Resources | 32 (21 standard + 11 bonus) | Yes, similar count |
| Map | Real-world map | None |
| Mobile UI | Built mobile-first | Desktop-only |
| Alliances | 12 AI alliances + player groups | Player-run only |
| Espionage | Field ops + counter-intel | Yes |
| War | Active war, anarchy, casualties | Yes |
| Persistent nation | Never resets | Yes |
| Gambling banners | None inside war or competitive UI | Site-wide |
| Price | Free, no pay-to-win | Free with donations |
If you came up on CyberNations, the conceptual map is nearly 1:1. Tax rates, gross income, military maintenance, infrastructure, technology, resources, trade agreements, alliances, war declarations, anarchy — they're all here, often with the same names. The difference is the surface: a UI that doesn't punish you for opening it on a phone, and a real-world map you can actually point at.
Modern, accessible UI built mobile-first. A real-world map for territory and alliance visualization. Persistent nations that never reset. Tighter content rules — no gambling references inside war or competitive sections — which is why teachers, homeschool parents, and a handful of college professors run SFC Nations with their students.
The economy is real. The war system has consequences (including anarchy state at 30% health). Alliances matter. Trade agreements matter. The 24-hour tax cooldown is back. The five-day Anarchy recovery wait is back. If you've played CyberNations seriously, you'll be at full speed in an afternoon.
No. We're independent. We respect what CyberNations built and openly draw inspiration from the genre it defined.
No — every player starts fresh with 1,000 citizens and $1M treasury so the field stays even.
Yes, free forever. Optional donations are cosmetic only.
Yes. The whole UI is mobile-first.
Free to play. No credit card. One nation per player.