A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, and Linux

A game about ants developed solely on Java, autism, energy drinks, and cigarettes. 

Manage a colony of ants, then a whole dynasty, and eventually the world. Unlock more upgrades by researching or defeating enemy species or other bugs.

I refuse to use an engine or learn proper UI/UX. Gemini is being used to help me debug, and all art is made using Aseprite with my own trackpad. 

Please enjoy it, and send feedback to: thegrimidk@gmail.com . Check the github roadmap.txt file to see planned features and known bugs here: https://github.com/Grimidk/FormicEmpire .

The game will eventually be published, but I don't care about profits. I aim to publish the game around October 2026.

Requirements: Java 17 and Electricity (Optional)

More information
Updated 2 days ago
Published 3 days ago
StatusIn development
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
AuthorGrim Unknown
GenreSimulation, Strategy
Made withAseprite
Tags16-bit, Incremental, insects, Management, nature, Pixel Art, Singleplayer, upgrades
Average sessionAbout an hour
LanguagesEnglish
InputsKeyboard, Mouse

Download

Download
FormicEmpire-1.0-SNAPSHOT.jar 785 kB
Download
FormicEmpire_Release.zip 39 MB

Install instructions

Currently, the game requires Java 17 or above to run; it can be run with the .jar file normally or from the terminal with the command: ./run.sh. 

Updated: The .zip version contains an .exe and the JRE required to run the game. I apologize for the lack of a certificate, giving the warning of unidentifed developer.

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