Players who love nature and puzzles might want to check out Preserve.
An upcoming city-builder game from a team of independent developers from Slovakia, Preserve will arrive on PC this year. Publisher Grindstone unveiled Preserve, their latest title, on Steam.
In a press release, the Slovakian publisher has set Q3 of 2024 as its release window.
Preserve is currently being developed by Bitmap Galaxy, an indie studio also based in Slovakia. Featuring puzzle and city-building elements, the game tasks players to create and sustain biomes.
"By utilizing strategic thinking and a keen eye for balance, players are granted the power to position a wide array of plants and animals, curating an environment that caters to their preferences and aspirations," Grindstone described.
Preserve has multiple game modes.
In regular harmony mode, players need to balance the needs and wants of their biome. They will also encounter and solve specific challenges. Meanwhile, in creative mode, they can build the biome of their dreams without limitations.
Preserve also has a photo mode. In it, they can show off the biomes they created, take pictures, and share their masterpieces with others.
Preserve promises to deliver the 'best of mother nature'. Some of the biomes players can expect include alpine forests, arid deserts, and Caribbean reefs, each with its flora and fauna.
Players can also obtain natural wonders by building their biomes. These included snowy Alps, lavender fields, or redwood forests through a unique card upcycle system. According to developers, this will allow gamers to trade in their unused cards for more valuable ones.
In the meantime, Grindstone has published an announcment trailer for the game. The one-minute video shows audiences a preview of the gameplay, including how to build and expand biomes.