Before We Leave is a relaxing city-building strategy game developed by Balancing Monkey Games and published by Team17. Set in a peaceful post-apocalyptic universe, players guide a group of “Peeps” who emerge from underground shelters to rebuild civilization. Unlike many strategy games, there is no combat; instead, the focus is on exploration, resource management, and sustainable expansion. Players construct villages, manage food and resources, and gradually expand from a single hex-based island to multiple planets.
Careful planning is required to balance production chains, happiness, and environmental impact. Ancient technologies and mysterious threats, such as space whales, add light challenges without disrupting the calm tone. The colorful art style and soothing soundtrack create a relaxing atmosphere. As your civilization advances, you unlock space travel and interplanetary trade. Before We Leave emphasizes optimism, cooperation, and thoughtful development rather than warfare, offering a refreshing take on the city-building genre.
Features:
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Peaceful city-building without combat.
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Hex-based island and planetary expansion.
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Resource management and production chains.
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Exploration of ancient ruins and technologies.
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Space travel and multi-planet colonies.
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Charming, colorful art style.
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Relaxing soundtrack and atmosphere.
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Environmental management mechanics.
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Gradual technological progression.
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Sandbox-style strategic gameplay.
System Requirements:
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OS: Windows 10 (64-bit).
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Processor: Intel Core i5-6500 or equivalent.
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Memory: 8 GB RAM.
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Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 / AMD Radeon R9 270.
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DirectX: Version 11.
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Storage: 1 GB available space.
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Sound Card: DirectX compatible.
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Keyboard and mouse required.
