squidsarefriendsJul 29, 2023

Process optimization games?

https://feddit.de/post/1963160

Process optimization games? - Feddit

How do you call these games that let you macro-manage people/creatures/processes and you can watch your engine run? Examples are Rimworld, Roller Coaster Tycoon, Factorio. I don’t like fast action-based RTS, micromanaging games, I just love to create a world and watch it running on it‘s own! Is there a specific name for this mechanic? And what are your favorite examples?

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Some genre names would be: Colony Sim, Base Builder or City Builder.

Another great one is Dwarf Fortress, you should give it a try if you haven’t already. It probably has the most in depth simulation of any game there is.

Jul 29, 2023 at 8:22pmWeb
Show threadsquidsarefriendsJul 29, 2023
Cool, thank you so much! DF is on my list but the graphics … 😅
Show threadbuckykatJul 29, 2023
It added actual graphics somewhat recently, you don’t need to stare at ascii anymore
Show threadThe BaldnessJul 29, 2023
ASCII sounds fabulous.
Show threadandraiJul 29, 2023

store.steampowered.com/app/…/Dwarf_Fortress/

In case you aren’t aware, the devs released a version with proper graphics now.

Steamで20% OFF：Dwarf Fortress

史上最も奥深く、最も複雑に作り込まれた世界のシミュレーションゲーム『Dwarf Fortress』がSteamに登場。要塞を築き、綿密に生成された世界でドワーフが生き残れるよう手を尽くそう。

Show threadsquidsarefriendsJul 29, 2023
Lord, what have you done
Show threadivanafterallJul 29, 2023
If you're like me, experience with Rimworld + the new graphics will be what finally pulls you in. It's really great.