Pixelpolis Neon

Note: This current Pixelpolis Neon early access version is not much more than a simple city-scape builder and will still change drastically.

The finished Pixelpolis Neon will be a cyberpunk city building game inspired by the style of SimCity 2000, reimagined in a neon-lit pixel art setting. However, while SimCity 2000 mostly focused on contemporary city building, Pixelpolis Neon imagines a city in an AI controlled future, with  manufacturing and basic city supplies already being fully managed with artificial intelligence and robots. After a massive restructuring of the global economy at the beginning of the 21st century, accompanied by countless ideas and approaches about what a global society should look like, three distinct social groups ultimately emerged.

There are the Synth Punks (color: pink), who simply want to enjoy life. They love gaming, parties, and a chaotic lifestyle with as few rules as possible. Then there are the Cyborgs (color: blue), who strive for a highly structured and technologically advanced environment. Their goal is continuously evolving technology and the fusion of humans and machines. In stark contrast, the Traditionals (color: orange) uphold time-honored values, cherish their human existence, and enjoy engaging in art and craftsmanship.

Pixelpolis Neon now tasks you with managing a city where all three groups are satisfied. To do this, you must not only define three distinct districts but also regularly make decisions that support one group or another. If you neglect a group, its residents will gradually turn away and seek out another city. Groups you support will further develop their districts and quickly increase your city’s population.

Pixelpolis Neon adopts the new approach of some city-building games, where not only the construction of roads and buildings matters, but also the management of the city’s social structures. This is an aspect that is becoming increasingly important even in the real world – especially at a time when society is increasingly fragmenting into different ideologies.

Preview images of the final game: