Build and manage your own Internet Service Provider as an AI in this relaxing strategy simulation. Buy routers, upgrade cable networks, and clear packet jams to earn cash for research and better tech. Games unfold over seconds of in-game time but stretch across real-world hours, starting with a small operation in England and expanding to a global network.
This casual indie title draws from Dijkstra's algorithm to let you tinker with nodes and graphs. Players pick up names and locations of cities worldwide along the way. It suits patient nerds who enjoy zen-like progression and thoughtful network building on PC.
Many years ago, I learned about Dijkstra's algorithm - the fundamental building blocks of how the internet works. I was fascinated by these, and attempted to implement it myself. I had such fun (because I'm quite frankly a massive nerd) messing about with nodes and graphs that I decided to turn it into a game, written using DirectX 5 and C++. Years later, I ported it to XNA, but didn't finish it. Years LATER, I ported it once more to Unity, and after over a decade of off-on development, I'm proud to release the relaxing and zen-like PacketStorm.
In PacketStorm, you play an AI developing a new Internet Service Provider. Each game takes place over a few second of game-time, but potentially many hours of realtime. Buy up routers, upgrade cable networks and deal with packet jams as you earn money to research new and better upgrades. Move from running a small ISP over England to one spanning the entire world.
FREE BONUS - Learn the names and locations of almost every city in the world. It's like learning, but fun!
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