SimKit is a comprehensive framework for building tile-based games. Its modular setup allows you to create a wide range of games, from strategy games like Civilization to detective games. With SimKit, you can generate custom-sized tile grids, choose between square and hexagonal tiles, and create multiple tile types. The framework also includes features like turn controls, player and NPC units, minimap, fog of war, resource management, tooltips, and camera control.
Key features of SimKit include:
- Tile Management:
- Generate custom-sized tile grids
- Choose between Square and Hexagonal tiles
- Create multiple tile types (e.g., Desert, Forest, Water)
- Associate specific assets with each tile type
- Tile selection marker
- Turn Controls:
- Turn counter in the header
- Control player actions using the Next Turn option
- Manage max turn counts
- Player & NPC Units:
- Random spawn of all units
- Player unit movement control using path management (line renderer)
- Multiple commands executed in a single turn
- Units can execute commands in a sequential manner
- a* NPC movement
- Player & NPC hovering identifier icons
- Unit life/status bar
- Minimap:
- Minimap provides an orthographic view of the whole grid
- Selected units get highlighted by a blinking icon
- Fog of War:
- Fog of War makes all tiles hidden by default
- Player movement reveals hidden tiles and resources
- Enemy movement hidden under FOW tiles
- Resource Management:
- Randomly spawn resources
- Spawn Rare resources
- Tooltips and Popup Boxes:
- On-hover tooltip provision to provide details for every element, including buttons, of the game
- Popup Boxes on clicking units to provide detailed stats for that unit and additional actions unique to that unit.
- Camera Control:
- Camera height control with smooth scroll
- Free panning of the camera using mouse right-click button
- Upcoming Addons:
- Additional functionalities for specific game types will be released in the future
- Support:
- Documentation
- Discord: (link removed)
