SimAnt: The Electronic Ant Colony SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Strategy

SimAnt: The Electronic Ant Colony

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1993
GenreStrategy
DeveloperMaxis Software
PublisherMaxis Software
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut

Developed by Maxis Software, SimAnt: The Electronic Ant Colony arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1993 as a strategy game.

It landed about 2 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1993 include Super Mario All-Stars, Secret of Mana and The Lost Vikings.

Maxis Software also made SimEarth, SimCity and SimAnt for the SNES.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want quick action without planning ahead
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing SimAnt: The Electronic Ant Colony is like

Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.

Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.

SimAnt: The Electronic Ant Colony gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

SimAnt: The Electronic Ant Colony cheats & codes

7 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Yellow Ant Always WinsDDA7-6402
Keep Maximum EnergyDD88-0D0A

See all SimAnt: The Electronic Ant Colony cheats

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Playing SNES games today

The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.

SimAnt: The Electronic Ant Colony FAQ

When did SimAnt: The Electronic Ant Colony come out on the SNES?

SimAnt: The Electronic Ant Colony was released for the Super Nintendo in 1993.

Who made SimAnt: The Electronic Ant Colony?

It was developed by Maxis Software.

Is SimAnt: The Electronic Ant Colony multiplayer?

No. SimAnt: The Electronic Ant Colony is a single-player game.

How long does SimAnt: The Electronic Ant Colony take to play?

As a strategy game, SimAnt: The Electronic Ant Colony typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

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