Take out some monsters and then turn them into take-out in the post-apocalyptic tycoon survival sim Midwest 90: Rapid City, out in early access next month
Midwest 90: Rapid City is an upcoming post-apocalyptic tycoon survival simulation slated for early access next month. Set in a monster-infested world, the game combines business management with survival mechanics, drawing inspiration from post-apocalyptic fiction like Fallout.
The core gameplay centers on operating a roadhouse diner while contending with hostile mutated creatures. Players must hunt and eliminate these monsters, then process them into meals to serve paying customers—turning survival threats directly into business resources. This creates an integrated gameplay loop where monster slaying becomes essential to restaurant operations and profitability.
Rather than separating combat and business management into distinct systems, Midwest 90: Rapid City intertwines them, requiring players to balance the dangers of the monster-infested world with the demands of running a successful establishment. By leveraging the harvested creatures as ingredients, the game creates a darkly comedic premise where the threats players face become the foundation of their entrepreneurial success. This approach represents an innovative fusion of the survival sim and tycoon genres, rewarding both combat prowess and business acumen.