Under the Earth: A Peaceful 2D Pixel Art Ant Colony Simulator

9/28/2026, 9:05:07 AM

Release date: 9/28/2026

Tags: #casual #incremental #idler #2d #hand-drawn #pixel-graphics #stylized #nature

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Steam rating: Steam positive 60% (20 reviews)
Fetched At: 10/18/2026, 1:21:41 AM

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Key highlight

Under the Earth is a free-to-play 2D pixel art idle and incremental game where you build and manage a growing ant colony, automating resource gathering and expanding your empire.

Who this is for

A perfect fit for those seeking a relaxing idle game focused on gradual colony growth. Its beautiful pixel art and simple mechanics make it accessible to all.

Details

Overview

Welcome to "Under the Earth," a charming 2D pixel art idle and incremental game developed and published by ManetKedy. This free-to-play title invites players into a serene world where they can cultivate a thriving ant empire. Starting with a humble leaf, you'll gradually expand your colony by recruiting worker ants to automate the gathering of essential resources like leaves, mushrooms, and wood. The game focuses on a relaxing, clicker-style experience, allowing players to watch their ant civilization grow with minimal active input.

Highlights

Genre & Style: "Under the Earth" offers a casual, incremental, and idle gameplay experience presented in a charming 2D pixel art style with hand-drawn elements.
Colony Management: Players manage an ant colony, starting with basic resource gathering and progressing to unlocking new buildings, training soldiers, and conducting research.
Progression System: The game features a prestige system, allowing players to refine resources into Star Essence and restart with new advantages, encouraging long-term engagement.

Who It's For

This game is perfect for players who enjoy relaxing idle and incremental games, appreciate pixel art aesthetics, and are looking for a low-stress simulation experience. If you like watching numbers go up and building complex systems at your own pace, "Under the Earth" will likely appeal to you.

Game Info

Developer: ManetKedy
Publisher: ManetKedy
Release Date: September 28, 2026
Price: Free to Play
Features: Multi-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Feature 68, Steam Feature 74
Languages: Supports a wide range of languages including English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and more.