Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic

Step into the role of a Soviet leader and manage every facet of your republic in this immersive city-builder. A meticulously planned economy is yours to command, from the extraction of raw materials to the production of goods and the provision of essential services. Every decision you make will profoundly shape the daily lives of your citizens and their unwavering loyalty to the nation.

Whether it's the intricate dance of construction, the vital arteries of transportation, the delicate balance of trade, the critical pillars of healthcare and education, or the simple joys of entertainment and tourism, the availability, accessibility, and quality of each are in your hands. Navigate the complexities of global supply chains, seeking out fertile lands, rich ore veins, and suitable terrain to forge your nation. Let the radio waves echo with praise and your citizens rejoice in the glory of their Soviet republic.

Deep Simulation

Experience a world where multiple complex simulations interweave to bring your cities to life. From the ebb and flow of global market prices to the efficient distribution of electricity and water, and the crucial provision of heat during harsh winters, every element is under your control. Tailor the game's complexity to your preferences, whether you're a seasoned civil engineer, an aspiring urban planner, a shrewd economist, or a dedicated simulation enthusiast. Discover the mechanics that resonate most with your strategic vision.

Trade and Economy

• Govern your nation with both rubles and dollars, skillfully balancing the demands of Eastern and Western markets. Engage in trade with nations on both sides of the Iron Curtain to acquire valuable currency, resources, and cutting-edge technology. While adhering to a Soviet-style planned economy, you are a nascent, non-aligned nation, free to forge beneficial relationships with both the Western and Soviet Blocs. Loyalty to a single power is an option, but flooding one market may lead to diminishing returns, and severing ties with the other could cut you off from vital technological advancements.

• Master the intricacies of realistic supply chain management with over 30 commodities to acquire, manufacture, and transport. Raw materials, processed goods, and waste all require specific storage locations, specialized vehicles for transport, and dedicated structures for loading and unloading. Liquids are stored in tanks and moved via pipes and pumps, or loaded onto tank vehicles. Mined ores are stored in aggregate facilities and transported by conveyor belts and flatbed trucks or trains. Processed goods are shipped in covered trucks and train cars and stored in warehouses. Utilize forklifts for short-distance hauling, construct elaborate conveyor belt networks to minimize vehicle reliance, or employ trains for inter-city cargo. Supply chain management is fundamental to operating a nation, and you'll leverage everything from cargo planes to freight trains and helicopters to ensure seamless operation.

• Every road, bridge, residential building, and factory is constructed from the ground up, with resource costs reflecting project scale. Pay market rates for raw materials to expedite construction with the aid of foreign labor, or establish your own construction offices and employ your populace to build everything using locally sourced resources. Buildings may require prefab panels, steel beams, gravel, concrete, and more. Produce and supply these locally, or import them to streamline the process. Will your republic strive for self-sufficiency, or will you exploit the international market for rapid expansion?

Citizens and Services

A nation is defined by its people. They toil in the fields, bake the bread, and operate the machinery that fuels industry. Ensuring their happiness and loyalty is paramount to your success.

• Guide your citizens from childhood to old age, providing them with essential goods like food, clothing, and spirits, while simultaneously offering them opportunities through education and employment. Be vigilant of those with wavering loyalty to the republic, as they are prone to criminal activity and their reduced efficiency can hinder productivity. Often, it is best to withhold opportunities from them where they could cause harm. Monitor your nation's overall happiness and loyalty to discourage emigration. Improve their lives, or employ propaganda to maximize their output.

• Your citizens' needs can be met through imports from neighboring countries or by local manufacturing via complex production chains. Vast fields will yield grains that can be transformed into bread and spirits at food factories and distilleries. Clothing factories will produce garments as long as they are supplied with fabric, which is in turn produced at fabric factories using crops, chemicals, and water. Manufacture or acquire all manner of goods, from essential necessities to luxuries like radios and televisions, and transport them from factories to warehouses and local stores where your citizens can fulfill their needs.

• Your citizens will also desire access to essential services such as electricity, water, and heat, each requiring its own dedicated supply chain. Observe how demand fluctuates with the seasons and prepare for harsh winters to prevent a tragic drop in your population. Education is provided through schools and universities, with higher levels unlocking additional employment opportunities for your people and granting access to new technologies and production capabilities. Entertainment is available through local parks and theaters, as well as radio and television stations, while physical fitness can be maintained at local pools and sports fields. Ensuring these services are accessible via an efficient transit system is crucial for a healthy, prosperous populace.

Transportation Network

From roads to railways, and from sea to sky, managing the transportation of goods and people is vital to the health of your republic. As your nation expands and cities develop around resource hubs scattered across massive maps, you will constantly need to extend your transportation network to meet ever-increasing demands.

• Buses, trams, trains, subways, ships, and planes provide public transportation for people to travel ever-greater distances, fulfilling needs at distant shops or providing their expertise at far-flung factories and mines. Operate interconnected systems to facilitate the movement of people across these vast expanses, even utilizing cable cars and winding dirt roads to grant access to the more remote regions of your republic.

• Trucks, trains, cargo planes, and cargo ships are essential for moving resources over long distances, with different subcategories of each vehicle determining the exact type of goods it can transport. Limited access to certain vehicles may force you to explore transit methods you would otherwise have overlooked, or perhaps you will establish connections at customs offices along your border to enable trade with foreign powers instead?

• Construct custom airports, plan the placement of train signals, and design intricate interchanges to truly personalize your transit networks. Road signs will influence speed limits and vehicle access, runway length will determine accessibility for various aircraft, and train stations can be built for passengers or cargo, with access points for pumps, conveyor belts, and forklifts to integrate seamlessly into your existing supply chains.

• Allow your citizens to purchase cars for private transit, but consider restricting access to such vehicles based on education levels or party loyalty to prevent the chaos of unfettered movement and congestion. With well-planned infrastructure and transit networks, you can exert complete control over the flow of both workers and resources.

Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic features dedicated modding tools and a plethora of extensive player-created mods available in the Steam Workshop. Customize your experience with new buildings and vehicles to construct the Soviet republic of your dreams.