Crest (video game)

Crest is a strategy god game developed and published by Eat Create Sleep for PC, Mac, and Linux platforms. It was released in 2018. The core gameplay mechanic revolves around communicating indirectly with your followers through edicts, which are interpreted based on their cultural understanding and experiences. This indirect communication can lead to unexpected consequences and challenges in managing your society.

Instead of direct control, players issue commands and observe how their followers interpret and execute them. This system emphasizes the importance of language and cultural context in shaping societal behavior. The game features resource management, societal development, and exploration elements. Success depends on understanding how your followers perceive your edicts and adapting your strategy accordingly. The game focuses on emergent storytelling derived from the complex interactions of its simulation.