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Above: Colonies of the Mist — Description

A harsh survival colony builder set in a world where space is scarce and every decision matters. You establish a temporary foothold on a dangerous new land, balancing the immediate needs of your colonists with a longer quest to uncover forgotten knowledge. The ultimate goal is to extract ancient technologies and escape before the mist, the weather, or the limits of resources erase your presence.

The land is dominated by a lethal shroud of Mist that can engulf entire settlements. Survival means rising above it—either by climbing to safety or by venturing into its depths to seize the secrets it hides. The path you choose shapes your fate, with danger and discovery intertwined at every corner.

Invaders have seized your lands, pushing you to seek salvation in ancient technologies. Expeditions into the Mist become the lifeblood of your campaign, as you push into ruined monuments guarded by towering Custodian Automatons to recover knowledge and power that will protect your people.

This world is not meant to be your home. Your mission is to establish a temporary foothold, harvest the necessary technologies, and extract before the Mist or the elements overwhelm you. Find the right balance between quick extraction and safe escape, and never forget that “Nothing lasts forever.”

Core Mechanics

• Vertical Construction: Build your colony upward and outward as the mist rises. Elevation becomes a key defense and resource strategy.
• Resource Management: Secure essentials like Logs and Berries while pursuing specialized materials such as Frostheart Ore to sustain growth and unlock advanced tech.
• Interconnected Settlements: Establish multiple sites across the map and connect them with ziplines and bridges to coordinate resource flow and colonist movement.
• Exploration & Expeditions: Arm your expeditions with equipment and weapons to survive the Mist and its dangers, reveal new settlement opportunities, and access ancient sites.
• Ancient Secrets & Enemies: Discover forgotten technologies and face Custodian Automatons guarding the remnants of a fallen civilization.
• Cycle of Discovery: Each map cycle tests your knowledge from prior explorations, driving deeper into the Mist to extract more secrets before the environment overwhelms you.

Dynamic environmental challenges, scarce resources, and a countdown-like Mist Cycle force you to improvise and plan with precision. The world rewards smart logistics, bold expeditions, and strategic retreat as you seek to save your people and leave nothing but memories of your temporary footprint.