Empires of the Undergrowth

Empires of the Undergrowth is an unusual hybrid of simulator and real-time strategy, where the player controls a colony of ants. The task is to grow the anthill and ensure its survival. The work is based on the extraction of resources, the expansion of underground passages and the distribution of responsibilities between the ants. Battles with other insects appear, and tactics are important here: weak workers will not survive without fighters. There are different types of ants with features, as well as chapters with separate conditions. The design is stylized, the world map is divided into seasons. The interface is clear, but the complexity increases gradually, forcing you to reconsider solutions. Workers, soldiers and scouts differ in purpose, and they have to be distributed manually. On the surface there are skirmishes with other insects, and tactics are important there, not numbers. Several species of ants have their own characteristics, which significantly changes the approach to colony development. Research unlocks new buildings and abilities, and chapters offer different environments, including challenges. Failure is not uncommon, but each failure suggests what was missing in the scheme. Some battles require preparation: without intelligence and fighters, workers die quickly. Seasons affect the availability of resources, so plans must be made in advance. Gradually, we are developing our own approach: some rely on numbers, others on specialized species of ants. Anyone who loves unusual strategies and the world of insects will find the Empires of the Undergrowth interesting.