Games where everything hinges on resources — wood, food, money, energy, or ammo. They must be mined, managed, and not wasted: the survival of the colony, the city, and the strength to make it to the next level depend on it.
Closely related, but broader: resources are managed in survival, colonies, and city planners alike. The key is constantly deciding how to spend what little you have.
Where is the easiest place to start?From farming and cozy construction games: there, a mistake doesn't mean defeat. The more challenging options include colony simulators and survival games.
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