Reminding me of the 2000 tycoon game Ski Resort Tycoon from Cat Daddy Games, which I spent dozens of hours playing on back in the day, Falling Damage Games has opened the slopes with Ski-E-O! Ski Resort Tycoon. The ski resort building and management sim, which is out now in Early Access on PC via Steam.
Players are put in charge of turning a mountain into a winter destination. That involves designing trails and terrain parks, managing the resort’s facilities and keeping guests happy. The game uses real mountains from around the world, along with dynamic weather and realistic snow simulation, so each playthrough can turn out differently.
The Early Access version includes mountain regions from Japan, the Alps, the Andes, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, South America and China. More than 60 buildings are available to construct and customise as each resort expands.
Falling Damage Games has outlined plans to keep adding to the game throughout Early Access. More real-world mountains are on the way, as are fictional ones, and future updates will introduce roads and parking facilities. Summer activities are also planned, taking resort design and management beyond the winter season. The team will continue releasing content drops and updates during Early Access, along with fixes and improvements based on community feedback.
