

There is a tech tree, you unlock recipes by crafting newer machines or picking up new ingredients. It’s not random and it does make sense
It’s a type of game very similar to Dwarf Fortress: losing is fun. You need to die many times to learn how to manage survival. Learning basic recipes by heart, efficient cooking recipes, threats for a specific time of year etc.
I agree that it’s very punishing. I never made it past winter.











But how will they make money next quarter if you spend money on them this quarter only???
People need to understand that money sitting around in a savings account is bad for the economy. You owe it to your country to be in debt. /s