Scroll-down to cutesy city-building game, Ratopia, breaking out from early access, reminiscent of Dwarf Fortress and Oxygen Not Included.
Title: Get ready for the furry, fun-filled city-builder sensation - Ratopia!
If you've got a hankering for a town-building sim with a cute twist, look no further! Ratopia, the adorable city-builder from Cassel Games, has finally hit the shelves on Steam. After being in early access for a couple of years, this critter-filled game is now complete and ready to conquer your gaming hearts.
At first glance, you might think Ratopia is a cuddly, harmless game, but don't be fooled! Drawing inspiration from heavyweights like Dwarf Fortress, Oxygen Not Included, and Rimworld, this game isn't afraid to bite back when you least expect it.
You'll start as a lone rat noble, stranded and struggling to survive in a post-kingdom world. Gather resources, hunt for food, and explore the depths of your new home, but don't forget to gather a loyal rat army to help you manage your growing empire.
But be warned, each of your citizens has their own desires and needs, and they won't hesitate to revolt if they're not kept happy, well-fed, and well-paid. Manage your resources carefully, or face the consequences!
Ratopia also places a heavy emphasis on technological advancement. Start with medieval tech in the early game, but as you delve deeper into the tech tree, you'll unlock electricity and the option to construct robot rats. These mechanical helpers might just be the key to maintaining control over your domain without facing a rebellion.
Explore the world outside your kingdom, engage in diplomacy or war with neighboring factions, and fend off the squeaking undead and raiding parties. You'll find treasure, battle monsters, and enjoy a variety of traps and devices to protect your city.
Ratopia is now available on Steam for just £16.75/$20. With a 20% discount running until May 14th, there's never been a better time to dive into this whimsical yet challenging game. Some have mentioned that the English translation can be a bit awkward in places, but that doesn't stop Ratopia from being a delightful addition to your gaming library!
So, if you're in search of a unique city-builder game that combines management, exploration, and light RPG elements, give Ratopia a try!
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Author: Dominic TarasonA product of a glorious past wasted, Dominic Tarason is a freelance writer, occasional indie PR guy, and residential techno-hermit. Found deep in the Welsh countryside, far from the reach of modern conveniences, Dominic relies on videogames to transport him to places he can't physically visit. If you're seeking something fresh and a bit strange to play, feel free to tweet at him. He's almost sociable, most of the time.
- Ratopia, a critter-filled city-builder game, bears influences from professional games like Dwarf Fortress, Oxygen Not Included, and Rimworld.
- In Ratopia, players start as a lone rat noble, aiming to build an empire amidst a post-kingdom world.
- Playing Ratopia requires careful resource management to appease the unique desires and needs of each citizen, avoiding potential revolts.
- Ratopia features technological advancements, starting with medieval tech in the early game and progressing to electricity and constructable robot rats.
- These robot rats could help maintain control over the empire without facing citizen rebellion, serving as essential gadgets.
- Exploring the world outside the kingdom, engaging in diplomacy or war with neighboring factions, and fending off threats like squeaking undead and raiding parties are integral parts of the game.
- To win in Ratopia, players must survive, manage resources, advance technology, and navigate both diplomatic and combat situations, making it a unique blend of city-builder, management, exploration, and light RPG elements.
