Before We Leave invites players into a charming and relaxing city-building experience set across a cozy corner of the universe. As the guardian of a newly emerged civilization, your primary goal is to rediscover what was lost and nurture your people, known as Peeps, back to prosperity.

The core gameplay revolves around growing, gathering, and managing a variety of resources. These are essential for expanding your settlements and ensuring the happiness and well-being of your Peeps.

A unique aspect of Before We Leave is the ability to share goods not only between hexagonal lands on a single planet but also across different planets within your solar system. This interplanetary trade adds a strategic layer to resource management.

Players will explore and research ancient technologies, uncovering the wisdom of past generations to overcome challenges. The game encourages a thoughtful approach to development, emphasizing the importance of managing pollution and happiness to avoid repeating the mistakes of ancestors.

With its gentle pace and atmospheric presentation, Before We Leave offers a tranquil escape where you can build your solar system of happy planets at your own speed.

Overview

Before We Leave is a single-player city-building simulation game developed by Balancing Monkey Games and published by Team17. Released on May 13, 2021, it offers a casual and relaxing experience focused on resource management, economy, and societal growth across a hexagonal grid. Players guide a civilization of 'Peeps' to thrive by rediscovering lost technologies and managing resources, pollution, and happiness.

Highlights

  • Interstellar City Building: Grow, gather, and manage resources across hexagonal lands and multiple planets to build a thriving solar system.
  • Rediscover and Research: Uncover ancient technologies and use your wits to overcome challenges faced by past civilizations.
  • Relaxing Pace: Enjoy a casual, atmospheric city-builder designed for players to expand their societies at their own pace, focusing on happiness and resource management.

Who It's For

This game is perfect for players who enjoy city-building and simulation genres, particularly those looking for a more relaxed and atmospheric experience. Its family-friendly nature and focus on resource management and economy make it suitable for a wide audience seeking a peaceful yet engaging strategy game.

Game Info

  • Developer: Balancing Monkey Games
  • Publisher: Team17
  • Release Date: May 13, 2021
  • Genre: Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
  • Player Mode: Single-player
  • Languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Turkish, Japanese.