Terra Nil is a brand new game that has been released for PC and Mac on Steam. The game, developed by Free Lives and published by Devolver Digital, offers players the chance to rebuild the world after a catastrophic ecological disaster. The game is unique in that it challenges players to rebuild a lush and thriving ecosystem, rather than destroy one.

In Terra Nil, players are presented with a dystopian world that has been ravaged by industrialization, pollution, and climate change. The gameplay involves rebuilding this world, starting with restoring the soil, reintroducing wildlife, and creating a functioning ecosystem. Players can unlock new buildings and technologies as they progress but must balance their use with the preservation of nature. The game offers a unique take on city-building games, with an emphasis on environmental responsibility.

The game offers a fresh perspective on the usual city-building game genre, instead of building up structures to create a bustling metropolis, you have to bring life to a dead planet by restoring the natural balance. You start with a barren landscape, and using resources and skills, you must rebuild it into a thriving ecosystem.

One of the most interesting aspects of the game is the way in which it requires players to balance the different elements of the environment. You must carefully manage water, flora, and fauna to create a self-sustaining ecosystem. The game offers a variety of different biomes to rebuild each one offering its own unique set of challenges and opportunities.

Terra Nil isn’t news around here. In fact, if you want to play the original concept for Terra Nil get ready for a treat because it still stands as a rather solid game in its own right. It even sports a drop-dead gorgeous pixelated art style. Download it for free here. Terra Nil describes itself as a reverse city-builder but that’s not really the truth because you’re not building cities nor managing them. It’s more of a 3D puzzle game, akin to ISLANDERS, the fantastic minimalistic puzzler and top-rated game on Steam. I loved its original pixelated art!

However, the new graphics and its sound design create an experience that is both relaxing and challenging.

In conclusion, Terra Nil is an innovative game that addresses an important issue – environmental responsibility and provides a unique perspective on city-building games.