Underground Nomads
You command a drilling train, leading a dwarf clan through the underground depths toward the planetary core. Manage the crew, complete expeditions, gather resources, upgrade gear, and make tough choices to reach the abandoned city and bring your people back home.
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10 itemsAbout the Game
Captain, attention! A clan of nomadic underground dwarves seeks a commander for their drilling train—the Great Machine that burrows into the earth’s depths.
Your courage and organizational skills are the last hope for fulfilling the dwarves’ cherished dream: to find the lost city and reclaim their home. Join the crew and prove that even in the darkest depths, a spark of hope can ignite!
Assemble a Team and Coordinate Operations
Each crew member has unique skills that affect efficiency in different compartments and the success of expeditions. Assign tasks wisely, build production chains, and manage logistics. Stay vigilant—resource shortages can halt production and jeopardize the mission.
Build and Handle Crises on the Go
Equip the train with new compartments and wagons to ensure constant, rapid movement and uninterrupted production. Repair breakdowns, extinguish fires, fix accidents, and tackle countless other issues to keep the crew alive.
Embark on Expeditions, Fulfill Contracts, and Gather Resources
Complete traders’ tasks, outfit expeditions, and go on raids to mine rare materials for construction and upgrades. Assemble squads, meet deadlines, and assist scouts with challenges to lead the team to success.
Conduct Research and Upgrade Equipment
Prioritize developing your own technologies. Invest resources, materials, and funds not only in buying components but also in creating new machines, crafting unique recipes, and modernizing equipment. This ensures self-sufficiency, adaptability to changing conditions, and greatly expands your capabilities.
Use Relics to Enhance the Train
Acquire special artifacts—relics—by completing traders’ contracts, embarking on expeditions, and going on raids. Integrate them into the train’s structure to boost its performance and build the Great Machine.
Explore Biomes and Find Valuable Materials
Encounter new biomes along the way, from petrified wastelands to fiery lava depths. Complete tasks, explore new territories, and gather unique materials essential for survival and progress.
