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Build a hilltop colony in the last land safe from the toxic mist. Survive, expand, explore ancient monuments, and look for a way out before the mist claims everything.
Above: Colonies of the Mist
Steam
A survival colony builder set in a challenging world where space is scarce, resources are limited, and every decision matters. Face the threat of the dangerous mist and scavenge ancient monuments to find valuable technologies. Colonise a new world.
Establish your foothold in a dangerous land, build resilient settlements, and organise expeditions into the ever-present mist to uncover the secrets of a fallen civilization. As their leader, you must master logistics, brave the elements, and strategically balance the needs of your growing colony against the dangers of this mysterious new land and the monuments of its past.
A deadly shroud of mist blankets these lands. Allowing it to engulf you means certain death; survival requires ascending above it. However, the secrets you seek lie within the Mist's dangerous depths. Choose your path: climb for safety, or descend into the fog for exploration and the chance of uncovering ancient truths, risking being claimed by it.

Invaders occupy your lands, forcing your people to seek salvation in ancient secrets. You embark on an expedition into the Mist, where forgotten knowledge and ancient technologies await. Find and harness these secrets to develop your colony's power and finally protect your people.

You are not meant to stay. These dangerous lands are not your new homeland; they are a necessary but temporary stop on your quest for survival. Your mission is simple: Establish a temporary foothold, focus on extracting the ancient technologies you need, and escape before the Mist or the elements overwhelm you. Find the knowledge, secure the secrets, and get out before nothing is left to save.

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