super interesting, want to come back to it, but its just in early access and i would love to see some interface improvements (undo buttons, clearer labelling of buildings, maybe some better radius previews).

basically dorf with a campaign mode. it has challenges to teach you the game (except for the incredibly important merge units!!!) and a little progression through some biomes. the buildings all have fun and memorable synergies and bombing your church to repeatedly replace it and gain the high bonus for its perfect location so you can cash in for your next draw is ...an interesting emotion to evoke.

it's neat! it's good! i hope it continues to get the polish it needs to be a really easy recommend to anyone.

(Not going to talk your ear off on this one, I just think this deserves more attention than it's currently getting)

This game is what I always wanted Dorfromantik to be - Dorfromantik can be relaxing, but trying to play the game well tends to make it deeply frustrating instead as you try to min-max the placement of each tile only to get another fucking railroad that you've gotta work with. Terrascape is less restrictive than even Dorfromantik's creative mode. Sure, it's an easier game as a result, but the game trusts that you'll look at your score and go "I can do better" and put a little more thought into your next game. You've got plenty of flexibility to make something that looks visually appealing without sabotaging your score since you're under no obligation to put your tiles anywhere near each other (and no obligation to leave them there - points are only calculated when a building is placed!). Game of the year? No, but it's doing a great job of scratching that "casual city builder" itch where other games have left me hanging.