Colony-Management

2019 · Simulation / Colony Management · PC / Steam

Oxygen Not Included is one of the deepest and most rewarding colony management games ever made. The physics simulation creates genuine engineering puzzles that feel closer to real problem-solving than anything else in the genre. Every system connects to every other system, and mastering those connections is profoundly satisfying. The learning curve is enormous and the visual style doesn't communicate the game's complexity, but for players willing to invest the time, this is Klei Entertainment at the height of their craft.

2020 · Real-Time Strategy

Northgard on mobile brings a polished Norse-themed real-time strategy game to touchscreens with a surprisingly competent control adaptation. The territory-based settlement management, multiple victory conditions, and clan variety create strategic depth that rewards planning over rapid clicking. DLC clans require separate purchases that add up, and the RTS genre inherently loses some precision on touchscreens. But for strategy fans who want a legitimate RTS experience on mobile, Northgard is one of the best options available.

2021 · Simulation / Colony Management · PC / Steam

Going Medieval takes the colony management formula and adds a vertical building dimension that most games in the genre ignore. Constructing multi-story forts with underground cellars and defensive towers creates a tangible sense of place that flat-map colonies lack. The survival and defense elements keep things tense, and the medieval setting provides a strong framework for resource management. Early access limitations are real, with content depth and colonist AI being the clearest gaps, but the foundation is promising and development has been consistent.