The game is a high-stakes resource management sim where humans are your currency, fuel, and food. You have 25 in-game days to survive by juggling three main meters:
Once you've mastered the basics, "Chips" offer new ways to play. Despotism 3k v1.2.18
: Generated by putting humans on a giant hamster wheel. The game is a high-stakes resource management sim
: Reviewers from the Steam Community suggest prioritizing stamina upgrades. Without them, your humans will tire too quickly to maintain your meters. Despotism 3k v1.2.18
: While it seems cruel, the bioreactor is essential for managing surplus population and generating emergency power. Upgrading it early can prevent a "death spiral".