Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic Review: Build a Whole Economy From the Ground Up
On this page
Short answer: Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic is the city builder for players who want to run every part of an economy. You mine, process and deliver every resource yourself, and track citizens from birth to retirement. It reached 1.0 in June 2024, holds an 81 on Metacritic and is rated Very Positive on Steam (89% of 8,950 English reviews). It has a steep learning curve, but optional easy settings help, and few games are as satisfying once it clicks. It costs $39.99.
What is Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic?
Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic is a city builder and tycoon game from 3Division, published by Hooded Horse. You lead a fictional Soviet-style republic and turn an empty map into an industrial nation. Nothing appears by magic: every brick, every ton of coal and every worker has to get where it is needed through the roads, railways and supply chains you build.
| Developer | 3Division |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Hooded Horse |
| Release | 20 June 2024 (Early Access from 15 March 2019) |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Genre | City builder, economic simulation |
| Critic score | Metacritic 81 |
| Steam rating | Very Positive (89% of 8,950 English reviews) |
| Price | $39.99 |
What players and critics love
Every resource is real
Over 30 commodities move through your economy. Even construction needs materials delivered to the site. Players love seeing a chain they built from scratch finally run on its own.
Citizens with real lives
Citizens are tracked through their lives: they need schools, jobs, healthcare and entertainment, and they get older. Keeping a town working means planning for all of it.
Trade with both blocs
You can trade with both the East and the West, which gives you choices about what to export and import as your republic grows.
Easier than it looks
The learning curve is steep, but options such as infinite money and simplified settings let new players learn the systems one at a time.
What 1.0 added
The full release added the Biomes DLC with desert, tundra and monsoon maps. Other DLC includes Early Start ($19.99) and World Maps ($9.99).
What to know before you buy
- It takes time to learn. Expect to watch a tutorial or two. The optional easy settings make a big difference.
- Road tools. One review criticised imprecise road placement.
- Windows only.
Who should buy Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic?
Buy it if you like logistics, trains and watching a whole economy run, or if games like Transport Fever feel too simple. If you want a relaxed builder, start with something lighter like Nova Roma. For another deep simulation, see our Manor Lords review.
Sources
- Steam store page and user reviews for Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
- PC Gamer: Workers & Resources coverage
- Galaxus: Workers & Resources review
- Metacritic: Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
- Nexus store page for Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
Last checked against sources: 10 November 2026.
