This creates a "puzzle" feel where you are constantly adapting your urban planning to the biological quirks of your population.
Unlike traditional builders where citizens are just a generic workforce, this game forces you to balance the needs of diverse species—like —each with their own unique "specializations" and "needs." Why this is a standout feature: Against the Storm Free Download (v0.43.02e)
Because the species you get are randomized each run, you can't use the same "build order" twice. A strategy that worked with Beavers (heavy wood focus) will fail if your next settlement is populated by Harpies and Humans. This creates a "puzzle" feel where you are