Base-building is a genre of video games where players can build their base of operation. This is where all their characters (or characters) live, where all the valuable loot is stored, and where all crafting, resting, and planning happens. It is the most important place for a player in the entire world.

With so many games coming out for the base-building genre, developers are always trying to put a unique spin onon their games to shake up the norm. Survival elements often get thrown in to add a sense of urgency to the building process, while competitive PvP is added to increase urgency.

Creative or sandbox modes are implemented for players who want the opposite experience.

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Rimworld and four other games with the best base-building mechanics

1) Minecraft

There is no going by without mentioning this titan of a game that came back in 2011. It is one of those games that pretty much revolutionized the entire industry with its genius. A simple block-building game that lets players pretty much create anything they want by placing them one by one. Kind of like Legos but on a grand, digital scale.

Many players start by building a base or home in their first playthrough, but many talented people have done some of the fantastic things that can be done in a video game. This base-building game lets players release their imagination and creativity from…