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Before We Leave is a city building game set in a cozy corner of the universe. Nurture your Peeps and their surroundings while rebuilding and rediscovering civilisation. Settle new lands and planets while avoiding hungry Space Whales.
Before We Leave is a city builder, casual and economy game
developed by Balancing Monkey Games
and published by Team17.
Released on May 13th 2021 is available on Windows, MacOS, Steam Deck and Steam Machine.
It has received 1,637 reviews of which 1,283 were positive and 354 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. 😊
The game is currently priced at 17.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 0.84€ on Eneba.
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Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 (64 bit only)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-4300U or AMD Phenom II X4 975
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti or AMD Radeon HD 4890
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2 GB available space
MacOS
- OS: OSX 10.14.2 Mojave (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i5 3.0GHz, 21.5
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 2 GB RAM
- Storage: 2 GB available space
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The closest thing I can compare this to is an Anno game, but instead of just building cities on islands on one planet, you are building cities on islands across multiple planets. Also, since different islands and planets have different fertilities/resources, you will have to colonize multiple islands and planets to have access to all resources. There are no real enemies in this game for the most part, except for a few things like gremlins and space whales. However, you won't have to worry about an invading army trying to destroy your stuff. Just build and try to fight off factors like pollution and gloom to make your Peeps happy. So in short, it's a laid-back city builder with cute graphics and giant space whales that are trying to slowly eat your planets.
A Great, Relaxing Strategy Game with a Smooth 100% Completion ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Before We Leave is an absolute joy to play. It stands out in the city-building and 4X genres by focusing entirely on a non-violent, cozy experience. The mechanics are beautifully straightforward and less complex than traditional strategy games, making it incredibly accessible and easy to pick up for anyone looking to unwind. For completionists, the game is a wonderfully smooth experience. The vast majority of the achievement list is not overly difficult, and while one or two tasks offer some challenge, they never feel unfair. Excellent, well-written achievement guides are readily available online, and as long as you follow them, you won't run into any issues unlocking the full 100%. If you want a peaceful, planetary management game that respects your time and rewards your effort, this is highly recommended!
Would give 3 out of 5. I had fun playing this game. With that being said, the whales are the most annoying game mechanic ever. To the point that "I woke up and chose violence" was my strongest sentiment towards them. I was really disappointed that unlocking "Laser" technology did not include some sort of death ray or electric whale zapper. This game is supposed to be non violent but it would be 100% more satisfying to at least be able to give the whales a good electric shock or somehow do damage to them in return. They get to munch off the planets with impunity and that is really aggravating. (Whales can be turned off for the record but late game technology is geared towards them so it feels like turning them off would be opting out of what is supposed to be an integral part of playing the game. And yes that is my own stubbornness talking.) My other biggest grievance is that the pace at which you can advance through the game seems to seriously lag once all planets/islands have been discovered and the game hits the stage at which upgrading/advancing technology is needed to deal with the whales. My favorite part was the Sphinxes, which can be tamed and used to power the whole island, and the Nanospires which give options to boost production or alter the island's environment. Additional commentary about game - The flavor text on the little people is cute. It would have been a nice bonus if the cows and sheep running wild on an island could be tamed with food as an alternate to unlocking farming technology. There are rivers and waterfalls, but hydropower is not an option for power in this game and it seems like it should have been. I am currently slogging my way through getting shields up and running for all planets, hoping I can go back to enjoying my world building in peace once everything is fully shielded. TL:DR Game seriously lags mid stage while whales are an annoying deterrent that further impedes progress and whale shields take forever to complete and power. Most people will lose interest and find something more entertaining to do after the initial, fun stage of discovery/exploration is complete.
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Before We Leave is currently priced at 17.99€ on Steam.
No, Before We Leave is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 17.99€ on Steam.
Yes, Before We Leave received 1,283 positive votes out of a total of 1,637 achieving a rating of 7.53.
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Before We Leave was developed by Balancing Monkey Games and published by Team17.
Yes, Before We Leave is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Yes, Before We Leave is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
No, Before We Leave is not playable on Linux.
Yes, Before We Leave is playable on Steam Deck, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.
Yes, Before We Leave is playable on Steam Machine, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.
No, Before We Leave does not support VR.
Before We Leave is a single-player game.
Yes, there is a DLC available for Before We Leave. Explore additional content available for Before We Leave on Steam.
No, Before We Leave does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
No, Before We Leave does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, Before We Leave is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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Balancing Monkey Games
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