| Foundation | |
| Developer: | Polymorph Games |
| Publisher: | Polymorph Games |
| Platforms: | Windows |
| Released: | February 1, 2019 (early access) |
| Genre: | City-building |
| Modes: | Single-player |
Foundation is a city-building video game developed and published by Polymorph Games for Windows. It entered open alpha in 2018 and was released in early access on February 1, 2019. The developers initially planned a one-year early access period.[1] [2] [3]
Players are tasked with constructing a medieval town with the ability to place buildings organically, without a grid system.[4]
Developer Polymorph Games is based in Quebec City, Canada.[5] The game's development was crowdfunded through a Kickstarter campaign in 2018.[6]
Rock Paper Shotgun described the game as "a comfortable experience."[7] Polygon noted the game's "annoying user interface quirks," while also mentioning its relaxing world where challenge is present but not overwhelming. PCGamesN commented positively on the game's road system.[8] The Strategy Informer highlighted "Foundation" for its uniqueness and aesthetic appeal.[9]
By 2019, the game had sold 200,000 copies.[10]