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About They Are Billions
They Are Billions is a real‑time strategy game set after a zombie apocalypse that left only a few thousand humans alive. Players build and manage fortified colonies while defending against massive infected swarms.
The title offers a story‑driven Campaign and a procedurally generated Survival Mode, both playable with a pause function that lets you plan without fast reflexes. Its steampunk‑Victorian art style is rendered in 4K graphics.
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Campaign – The New Empire
The Campaign follows Quintus Crane as he orders the reconquest of lands overrun by the infected. It contains 48 missions that together provide more than 60 hours of gameplay.
During missions you must build fortified colonies, develop technologies, and use the Imperial Army to destroy infected swarms while uncovering the story behind the pandemic.
- Secure food and energy early in each mission.
- Research upgrades that improve unit durability.
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Survival Mode
Survival Mode generates a random world with its own events, weather, geography, and infected population. The goal is to keep a colony alive for a set period against relentless swarms.
A weekly challenge will feature a shared random map, and the best scores will be published on a leaderboard.
- Adapt building layout to the generated terrain.
- Watch weather effects that may affect resource gathering.
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Real‑Time with Pause
The game runs in real time but lets you pause at any moment to place structures, issue army orders, or consult information. Pausing removes the need for rapid button memorisation.
Strategic decisions are therefore based on careful planning rather than reflex speed.
- Pause to review enemy movement before committing troops.
- Use pause frequently when expanding the colony.
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Building and Energy Management
Colonists need dwellings, food, and energy. Players construct mills, power plants, and Tesla Towers to distribute energy, while walls, gates, and towers protect the perimeter.
Upgrading buildings improves efficiency, helping sustain larger populations and stronger defenses.
- Place Tesla Towers centrally to minimise energy loss.
- Upgrade mills early for a steady food supply.
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Army and Mercenaries
Players can train and hire mercenaries who demand food and money but provide unique combat abilities. Each unit has its own skills and personality.
Units are essential for destroying infected hordes that can number up to 20,000 in real time.
- Balance mercenary costs with food production.
- Mix unit types to cover ranged and melee threats.
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