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Exploring the Unique Freedom of Dystopika
Many of my all-time favorite games often withhold what I believe I desire the most. For instance, Elden Ring does not offer manageable save files, despite my investment in it. Similarly, Balatro keeps the final calculations for each hand played a secret (and its creator even recommends steering clear of calculators). Moreover, modern iterations of X-COM have taught me that a 98% chance to hit is far from being equivalent to a guaranteed success.
A New Kind of City Builder: Dystopika
Dystopika, available on Steam for Windows, epitomizes city-building in perhaps the most literal sense possible. This game intentionally avoids overwhelming players with extraneous details unrelated to construction. According to its sole developer, Matt Marshall, it features “No goals, no management—just creativity and dark cozy vibes.” The gameplay lacks explicit instructions on how to proceed; there is no single best way to engage with it. Your primary task is simply to immerse yourself in crafting an intriguing cyberpunk metropolis that can be beautiful or bleak according to your vision.
Check out the launch video for Dystopika.
The Gameplay Mechanics: Simple Yet Engaging
The user interface consists of a compact rail located on the left side of your screen. By selecting “Building,” you will see a random shape appear attached to your cursor. You can right-click if you wish to alter this shape but cannot choose one directly from a list. Once placed, you have the option to adjust its height by moving your cursor near its top edge; increasing one building’s height will also elevate smaller structures nearby. Although certain conditions such as reaching specific heights or densities (the criteria are not clearly defined) will lead you toward unlocking new buildings and decorative elements.
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