RimWorld

RimWorld is a sci-fi colony simulation inspired by Dwarf Fortress, Firefly and Dune. Play begins with three survivors of a shipwreck on a distant world. An AI storyteller controls the timing of random events such as thunderstorms, pirate raids and visiting traders. Players can choose between several storytellers, including Randy Random, Cassandra Classic and Phoebe Chillax, each of which paces events differently. A new world is generated for each playthrough, and players choose a landing site such as tundra, desert, temperate forest or jungle, each with its own animals, plants, diseases, climate and resources.

Colonists have individual backgrounds that determine which tasks they can perform. They also have moods and needs, and they form opinions of one another that can lead to friendships, romances, marriages, infidelity or fights. Stress from factors such as hunger, injury, darkness or cramped conditions can cause colonists to lash out or break down. Injuries, infections and chronic conditions are tracked on individual body parts and affect a character’s abilities. Damaged limbs and organs can be replaced with prosthetics, bionics or parts taken from other people. Other species have their own body layouts. New colonists can be gained by capturing prisoners, buying slaves or accepting refugees.

Players construct buildings and craft weapons and clothing from materials such as metal, wood, stone, cloth and futuristic substances. They can tame and train animals, including pets, farm animals and attack beasts. Colonies face threats including pirates, hostile tribes, mad animals, giant insects and ancient machines, as well as weather and fires. Players can trade with passing ships and caravans, and can form caravans to complete quests, trade, attack other factions or relocate the whole colony. An in-game tutorial assists new players, and the game supports mods through the Steam Workshop.