Mountaincore (2023)

Developer: Rocket Jump Technology
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Rating: 3.2 of 5, 262 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

How it feels

A methodical, systems-driven game of guiding a dwarf colony through detailed seasonal cycles and intertwined production chains.

colony managementdeep simulationbase-buildingcraftingmediterraneansystematicmoddablerelaxing

What players say

Players describe Mountaincore as an unfinished colony sim with a strategic boardgame feel that is fun once you get the hang of it. Many compare it to Rimworld but note that development has stopped since its early access launch. The controls can be frustrating, with dwarves not always following orders, and the happiness system feels punishing when one death sends everyone into a spiral.

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