Why even the best-funded space colony sims can struggle to survive
In short: Explore the precarious economics of indie game development through the lens of Spacebase DF-9's recent 1.0 release and its missing promised features.
Despite being the most well-funded title among the 'Dwarf Fortress In Space' genre—alongside peers like Rimworld and Maia—Spacebase DF-9's transition to version 1.0 has been marked by the removal of several promised features. The video examines the developer's struggle to maintain a sustainable income from development over long periods.
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