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About Timberborn
Timberborn drops you into a post‑human world where beavers have risen to build thriving colonies. Choose between the eco‑focused Folktails or the industrious Iron Teeth, each offering distinct buildings and tech.
Survive harsh wet, dry and toxic seasons by managing water, food and resources, while shaping the landscape with dams, aqueducts and vertical architecture. The game blends simulation, strategy and creative building in a single‑player experience.
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Beaver Factions
Players control one of two beaver societies: the nature‑friendly Folktails or the industrious Iron Teeth. Each faction provides unique buildings, technology and gameplay traits, letting you match the colony to your preferred style.
The distinct tech trees affect how you approach resource gathering, construction and automation, influencing long‑term colony resilience.
- Experiment with both factions early to see which fits your playstyle.
- Focus on each faction’s strengths when planning early expansion.
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Seasonal Challenges
Timberborn cycles through wet, dry and toxic seasons, demanding careful preparation. Stockpile food, keep fields alive, and maintain water supplies as rivers dry up.
Both natural water sources and artificial irrigation are essential to keep the land arable and beavers safe during droughts and toxic waste waves.
- Build reservoirs before the first dry season.
- Use irrigation early to protect crops.
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Water Physics & Terraforming
The game features 3D water physics that let you construct dams, floodgates, aqueducts and canals. Explosives can dig tunnels, and terrain can be reshaped to suit your needs.
These tools enable large‑scale engineering projects, allowing you to control water flow and create fertile zones in otherwise barren areas.
- Test dam heights with small water volumes first.
- Combine canals with pumps for efficient distribution.
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Vertical Architecture
Space is limited, so you can stack lodges and workshops vertically. Platforms, bridges, power grids, ziplines and tubeways let beavers move efficiently through multi‑level colonies.
Vertical building encourages compact designs and opens new routes for resource transport and worker movement.
- Leave gaps for zipline anchors.
- Use bridges to connect isolated towers.
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Automation & Bots
Create intricate sensor, relay and counter networks to automate dams, factories and other processes. Mechanized beavers, or bots, can work 24/7 and handle hazardous tasks.
Automation reduces manual micromanagement, while bots increase efficiency in production chains and dangerous environments.
- Start automation with simple water‑level sensors.
- Deploy bots to high‑risk mining areas.
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