Ever wondered what it’s like to rule an empire beneath your feet? Build it. Command it. Survive.

A realistic strategy about the life of an ant colonySoilborn: Ant Empire is an atmospheric strategy where you control ants on the surface. Develop the nest, gather resources, strengthen your territory, and defend against natural enemies such as birds, spiders, and other predators.<video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4101030/extras/354d3af498a9792da045754ec538c5cc.poster.avif?t=1765921137" width=1170 height=362 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4101030/extras/354d3af498a9792da045754ec538c5cc.webm?t=1765921137" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4101030/extras/354d3af498a9792da045754ec538c5cc.mp4?t=1765921137" type="video/mp4"></video>At the center of the game is the Observer. This neutral entity monitors everything happening around the colony and reacts to changes in the ecosystem: predator appearances, resource shortages, population growth, and aggression from other creatures. Its signals help you make strategic decisions without directly controlling every ant.Ants act on instinct: they search for food, transport materials, care for the brood, and respond instantly to threats. You guide their work, assign tasks, and develop the nest.The soundscape is created from natural sounds: rustling grass, wind, footsteps, and hidden threats, creating a realistic ecosystem atmosphere.<video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4101030/extras/aefe281c134e6b33947f9bfd17d7b816.poster.avif?t=1765921137" width=1170 height=362 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4101030/extras/aefe281c134e6b33947f9bfd17d7b816.webm?t=1765921137" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4101030/extras/aefe281c134e6b33947f9bfd17d7b816.mp4?t=1765921137" type="video/mp4"></video>Key Features:-Ant Management-Send workers to gather food and resources-Assign tasks-Oversee colony development-Surface Construction and Reinforcement-Expand the nest-Strengthen defenses-Control the territory-Observer System-Analyze events-Signal important changes-Guide strategic decisions-Natural Enemies-Other predators affecting colony survival-Realistic Behavior-Based on actual ant biology-Dynamic ecosystem reacting to colony state-Nature Soundscape-Immersive environmental sounds-Realistic ecosystem experience-Gradual Gameplay Complexity-Colony growth-Expanding objectives-Increasing threatsDemo Includes:-Worker ant control-Basic resource gathering-Nest building and reinforcement on the surface-Observer reactions to key events-Defense against one or two predator types-Limited colony size and territory-Simplified visual and audio effects-Simplified progressionDemo Does Not Include:-Advanced development stages-Additional enemy types-Extended behavior mechanics-Full Observer functionality-Complete ecosystem

Soilborn: Ant Empire Demo

<video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3738650/extras/e0a68864438d6795229288424bdbdb10.poster.avif?t=1776845755" width=948 height=202 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3738650/extras/e0a68864438d6795229288424bdbdb10.webm?t=1776845755" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3738650/extras/e0a68864438d6795229288424bdbdb10.mp4?t=1776845755" type="video/mp4"></video> <video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3738650/extras/5930c49c7491c50b7778b8694df990af.poster.avif?t=1776845755" width=720 height=58 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3738650/extras/5930c49c7491c50b7778b8694df990af.webm?t=1776845755" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3738650/extras/5930c49c7491c50b7778b8694df990af.mp4?t=1776845755" type="video/mp4"></video> │ Ants. One of the most organized species on the planet. │ Their colonies are cities. Their trails are highways. │ Their goal is survival. And every movement has purpose. <video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3738650/extras/85ae606c07da6ed66c5bbb8fe92d3930.poster.avif?t=1776845755" width=462 height=174 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3738650/extras/85ae606c07da6ed66c5bbb8fe92d3930.webm?t=1776845755" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3738650/extras/85ae606c07da6ed66c5bbb8fe92d3930.mp4?t=1776845755" type="video/mp4"></video>In Soilborn: Ant Empire, you observe and guide an ant colony as it gathers food, builds its nest, and defends against natural threats. This is not fantasy. It's a living system — recreated with care and based on real biological behavior.Ants collect food to spawn new workers. They carry wood scraps to expand the nest. They respond instinctively to threats — especially when a predator bird arrives. If enough ants fight back, the bird retreats. If not, the colony suffers losses.The sound design takes inspiration from nature documentaries — no music, no drama, only detail. You hear rustling leaves. Snapping twigs. Tiny footsteps on the forest floor. <video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3738650/extras/699e12862c857d4332f7923afdd4184d.poster.avif?t=1776845755" width=300 height=168 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3738650/extras/699e12862c857d4332f7923afdd4184d.webm?t=1776845755" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3738650/extras/699e12862c857d4332f7923afdd4184d.mp4?t=1776845755" type="video/mp4"></video>│ This is not fiction. │ This is nature, uninterrupted. │ It doesn’t need story. │ It already has one.