Little Realms

Overview

Little Realms started as an experimental simulation/sandbox project built around map interaction, simple faction behaviour, spawning systems, terrain controls, and a light god-game feel. The current version is a native markhay.net remaster with a proper simulation module, canvas renderer, local save state, seasonal objectives, and a clearer play loop.

Why I built it

Part of the appeal was building something that felt interactive quickly while still leaving room for system depth. It was a good vehicle for exploring rules, feedback loops, UI clarity, and how far a lightweight simulation can go before it starts to suggest bigger possibilities.

What it does

• Generates a fresh realm with terrain, settlements, wildlife, and danger
• Lets the player use powers to plant groves, found settlements, call rain, guide caravans, and raise wards
• Runs a seasonal simulation with food, wood, morale, guard, harmony, threat, and population pressure
• Saves progress locally and supports pointer, touch, and keyboard controls
• Creates a lightweight game loop with a twelve-season win condition rather than a static demo

Systems / design choices