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

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.

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