Buoyancy

About

You run a city that floats. Literally. Build housing, gather supplies, and keep your people alive as you steer your settlement across endless waters. Resources are scattered and fleeting so you must scavenge from shipwrecks and nearby islands while managing hunger disease and fire. The bigger your city grows the harder it becomes to keep everyone fed and safe. Raids by pirates add urgency to every decision. The constant motion of the ocean world sets this apart from typical city builders. Players often note the tension of balancing short term needs with long term survival as storms and shifting trade routes force you to adapt. With no set end goal it emphasizes ongoing management over victory conditions. Available on PC Linux and Mac since 2019 the game has developed a steady following among strategy fans who appreciate its focused survival mechanics.