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SimAnt

Manages an ant colony in a suburban backyard, competing against red ants for territory and ultimately driving out human occupants.

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  • Strategy Game

  • Life Simulation

  • ants-and-bugs

What is SimAnt?

SimAnt is a captivating life simulation game that allows players to take on the role of an ant within a thriving black ant colony. Developed by Maxis and initially released in 1991, this innovative title transports players to the intricate world of ant societies, where they must navigate the challenges of survival, expansion, and ultimately, the elimination of the rival red ant colony

Highlights

  • Immersive Ant Colony Simulation: Players can experience the inner workings of an ant colony firsthand, managing tasks such as foraging, defending the nest, and caring for the queen and larvae
  • Multifaceted Gameplay Modes: The game offers three distinct modes
  • Quick Game, Full Game, and Experimental Game
  • allowing players to explore the ant colony's dynamics in various scenarios
  • Competitive Ant Warfare: The ultimate objective is to spread the black ant colony throughout the garden and house, while driving out the antagonistic red ants and their human owners
  • Diverse Locales and Challenges: The Super NES version introduces eight unique scenarios, each with its own set of environmental hazards and obstacles that players must navigate.

Platforms

  • Windows
  • Mac
  • AmigaOS
  • DOSBox
  • SNESbox

Languages

  • English