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Super Nintendo · Strategy / Simulation

Utopia: The Creation of a Nation

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SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1993 (originally 1991)
GenreStrategy, Simulation
DeveloperGremlin Interactive
PublisherJaleco
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Released for the Super Nintendo in 1993, Utopia: The Creation of a Nation is a strategy game developed by Gremlin Interactive and published by Jaleco. This SNES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1991. It blends strategy and simulation elements.

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.

Gremlin Interactive also made Top Gear 2, Jungle Strike and Zool: Ninja of the 'Nth' Dimension 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 Utopia: The Creation of a Nation 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.

Utopia: The Creation of a Nation gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Utopia: The Creation of a Nation cheats & codes

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Utopia: The Creation of a Nation walkthroughs & guides

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Playing SNES games today

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Utopia: The Creation of a Nation FAQ

When did Utopia: The Creation of a Nation come out on the SNES?

Utopia: The Creation of a Nation was released for the Super Nintendo in 1993; the original game dates back to 1991.

Who made Utopia: The Creation of a Nation?

It was developed by Gremlin Interactive and published by Jaleco.

Is Utopia: The Creation of a Nation multiplayer?

No. Utopia: The Creation of a Nation is a single-player game.

How long does Utopia: The Creation of a Nation take to play?

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

Read more about Utopia: The Creation of a Nation on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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