Eutopia

Eutopia is an indie strategy and simulation game from Max Breedon that puts the player in charge of developing a settlement and turning a modest beginning into something considerably more ambitious. Resource management, construction, expansion, and planning all play important roles, requiring players to think about both immediate needs and longer-term development. The relatively straightforward premise hides the familiar management-game trap: everything works beautifully until one important resource disappears and suddenly the entire settlement is looking at you for answers. Its independent character gives it a charmingly focused feel, appealing to players who enjoy building systems and watching their carefully arranged plans either succeed brilliantly or collapse for reasons they absolutely should have anticipated.