Underplayed Gems

EcoGnomix (2024)

EcoGnomix cover
Developer
Irox Games
Publisher
Untold Tales, Gamersky Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
3.9 of 5, 301 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You send small gnomes on turn-based cave runs to gather resources, then return to build and expand a colorful little village, creating a lighthearted loop of exploration and base development.

quirkyroguelitecity buildingturn-based combatcolorfulprocedural generationresource managementreplayable

What players say

Players are split on the balance and progression. Some call the difficulty punishing and RNG-dependent, while others enjoy the puzzle-like challenge once they learn the tricks. The game is short, cute, and not really a city builder despite the tag.

Screenshots

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