Before We Leave (2021)
- Developer
- Balancing Monkey Games
- Publisher
- Team17
- Genres
- Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
- Rating
- 3.9 of 5, 1,719 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 18 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
The catalog in 3D
The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
a gentle, non-combative colony builder where you carefully nurture a reborn civilization across a hex-grid world
relaxingatmosphericbase buildingresource managementpeacefulslow-pacedcozyfamily friendly
What players say
Players describe Before We Leave as a relaxing, non-violent city builder that replaces combat with exploration and resource management across multiple planets. It is often compared to Anno, but with a focus on cooperation rather than conflict, and a quirky threat from space whales. Fans of cozy strategy games find it accessible and satisfying to complete.
Screenshots
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