Process optimization games?
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.
Cool, thank you so much! DF is on my list but the graphics … 😅
https://store.steampowered.com/app/975370/Dwarf_Fortress/
In case you aren't aware, the devs released a version with proper graphics now.
Lord, what have you done
If you're like me, experience with Rimworld + the new graphics will be what finally pulls you in. It's really great.
It added actual graphics somewhat recently, you don't need to stare at ascii anymore