Life in Bunker - Fallout meets Dungeon Keeper

Life in Bunker is a gloriously old-school management game, where you have to keep Vault Dwellers alive in a sealed underground bunker by providing them with air, water, food, karaoke, and protection against the Mole People...
Life in Bunker - lifeinbunker.com/
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The music track is Fanfare for Space, by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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[@zacharywolf5666]

"I haven't used the bathroom in 30 years" - random person in the bunker

[@iainrwatsonable]

A series in this would be AMAZING!

[@ShneekeyTheLost]

Sounds like it has more than a bit of Dwarf Fortress built into it as well, only without Therapist to auto-assign jobs.

[@nialsum6906]

Farm=Metal floors of course! Jon you're a damned genius!

[@hundun5604]

evil genius?! (pun)

[@JackHundley]

I found your channel about 6 months ago when YT gaming was launched, it suggested I should watch you, now you're one of my favourite gaming channels! At least YT Gaming did one good thing.

[@yetanother9127]

1:13 Make sure your water chip doesn't need replacing.

[@Zer0SumGame]

Just started the video, haven't dug into comments, no clue if this joke's been made. So, two Russian dudes managed to make a better Fallout Shelter than Fallout Shelter?

[@eliguy2344]

I would love to see a vault planned and created by Jon in the Fallout universe considering that he seems to like making places look pretty as well as making them function and the vault would be given an experiment to carry out. I think this would make for an interesting vault.

[@rifflerunderhill7006]

+Roger Birkenshap In a way, this is what I wanted from the Fallout 4 settlement system. There are plenty of vaults to find, once they're cleared I wish the pc/Jon could set up shop, clean it up, etc. If you can't build a certain things because of a lack of perks, find a working piece to steal and store from one of the other derelict vaults.

[@lance263]

I enjoy that you play all the little games I have never heard of. One of my favorite channels.

[@ManyATrueNerd]

+Chris Zeledon Well I like giving some love to indie devs - they're mostly lovely to work with

[@lance263]

+Many A True Nerd well it has prompted me to purchase several of their games after you showcased them, so I'm sure they appreciate the support.

[@blood8u]

Chris Zeledon try out splatter cat gaming he plays a lot of strange indie games

[@sarge7047]

ive seen i little lamplight problem in the bunker 500 years with only 10 people inbreeding will occur

[@ManyATrueNerd]

+Daniel Blee Not when they're coming out of the genetic embryo machine :)

[@sarge7047]

But jon where do they get the genetic materials needed Love the vids you really make my day

[@TheRealPentigan]

+Daniel Blee Well it's not inbreeding if you just make clones of existing first-generation dwellers.

[@sarge7047]

Oh so not little lamplight Its Gary oh ok thats put my mind at rest

[@sebbyjeans1]

GARY? HAHA, GARY!

[@ShadyDoorags]

Every time you find yourself saying "I'm about to need this, but I don't right now." build it anyway. That's the thing that gets you. Also, whatever produces generic material, every once in a while make more of that. If you wait until you need it, you're done for. Don't just skate by, live in abundance.

[@tikidog23]

love your channel jon. watch every video every day. It's something I look forward to immensely each and every day.

[@TheGenericNerd]

Oh cool. I knew nothing about this game but it looks right up my alley. I'm definitely gonna have to add it to my wishlist.

[@MyriDog]

If you haven't tried Duskers yet than WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?

[@robbieelvin4951]

This looks like a nice little game and is one of several you have shown recently that I am interested in playing that I otherwise wouldn't have heard of, thank you.

[@KAZExNOxSAGA]

The game was actually made by just two guys from Russia. Well, 9 more hours until the game goes live on Steam, better get some sleep...

[@ManyATrueNerd]

+KAZExNOxSAGA Lovely guys too - I chatted with one of them :)

[@FullMonterey]

+Many A True Nerd Did they ask you to take a look at their game?

[@boringmanager9559]

+Many A True Nerd when I watch your videos I automatically press like

[@wolfydave9574]

Just watched your play through, really enjoyed it. Thanks

[@ashtheraccoon809]

Fallout and Dungeon Keeper combined into one game, yep, I'm sold!

[@adammullarkey4996]

20:55 Oh, yeah, the fallout from that thing that was clearly a giant meteor and not an atomic bomb?

[@EvelynWn]

The way you dig out more room for yourself lowkey reminds me of dwarf fortress

[@eatmywords]

It's got that evil genius feel to it. I like the building in 3 dimensions aspect.

[@invghost]

If you liked the original Fallout games, check out Underrail (NOT UNDERTALE, UNDERRAIL).

[@JoeOG]

Yeah, Underrail is the shit. The writing is mediocre but everything else about that game is great.

[@mardu5847]

Please do more this is great MOAR!

[@lloydgriffin1540]

I Hate my job with absolute passion, been stuck there seven years. Have no friends since my ex decided i couldnt see them. And all around generally displeased with how my life has turned out. But when i get home to my comfy chair. and whatch my favorite youtubers i can forget it all for awhile. thank you john....

[@Chickidydow]

That worker management tab is pretty damn elegant. It reminds of the Dwarf Therapist mod for Dwarf Fortress.

[@vidya494]

would love to see more of this.

[@Molinaridude]

Ahh yes! The possibly poisonous substances right next to the food and the sick people next to where people eat! HOW COULD ANYTHING GO WRONG?!

[@27toten]

This reminds me so much of Fallout Shelter.

[@DaedalusRaistlin]

This actually reminds me more of Dwarf Fortress. I like it so far, nice video as usual.

[@MARKOGRIZLI]

Zoo Tycoon 2/3 is a nice, relaxing, top down view game. You can even take a stroll through the zoo you build.

[@thefinalv8230]

Please make a million more of these...

[@dragonhold4]

The art style is reminiscent of _Evil Genius_.

[@SlightlyFizzled]

You put an infirmary next to the kitchen...

[@MattDysonComicArtist]

Loving this Jon and would love a larger series but if you do can you put more lights in the vault please, it's a stupidly dark game for KZbin :)

[@sircaramelofcanadia4743]

Please, sir. Can we have some more? (of this game)

[@funkadelicbloodshugah548]

porrage

[@michael2026]

fuk off oliver

[@tuckerparks6391]

love your videos Jon.

[@tantrikax2714]

Thank you for sharing this with us. Looking forward to picking it up after release. =) For top-down strategy with base management involved, already mentioned XCOM 2 a little while back. Not the same thing, but would love to see a series. ;D

[@tadhgmcelligott7538]

jon for the finale you should have gone all Vault tech and released the molemen from the walls while laughing manically at the slaughter

[@dontevangelizedeer4624]

Reminds me of Dwarf Fortress, that labor menu. Almost just like dwarf therapist.

[@geoffreygagne4150]

would love to see more of this :)

[@chipychipz]

loved this one would love to see more if that could be a thing :D

[@GhostMurker]

I like this you should make it a series its pretty entertaining

[@jero3295]

remind me to never vote you for overseer of my vault XD

[@jacksonholder2987]

Keep it up Jon! Your videos rock!

[@fnglert]

Jon, you're going to love Renowned Explorers: International Society. It has a very interesting 'battle' system where you can use charisma and appeal to their emotions to 'beat' enemies. Or just whack them upside the head.

[@napoleondynamite4835]

Love the video Jon :)

[@Unboxning]

Hey Jon, since you play alot of games could you maybe make a Steam curator page where you recommend games?

[@FredDaDa69]

I see that you made Jose a janitor.

[@anguslang9769]

im a 2000 baby and i love 1st person, and top downs most of all.

[@TheKidChemical]

Can you build lights, its killing my eyes John.

[@overtheunder8522]

*points at darkness* those are mole people *points at darkness* that’s a rift *points at darkness* that’s a cave

[@lawlet91]

still waiting on more of this glorious game XP

[@XYZCinemas]

Any chance we'll be getting a series of this game? :) Absolutely adore this game and you make it even better!

[@EMOTIBOTS]

You had me at Dungeon Keeper

[@jennihart1896]

Did you ever play Evil Genius? It's another top-down strategy game where you control an evil genius bent on world domination, recruit specialized henchmen, build an underground lair for your minions, attempt to train those minions into more useful states, and send them on missions around the world to further your evil schemes. It was rather buggy, but it was fun.

[@masterkillx]

wonderful life? buddy, he was drinking whiskey out of the bottle in the park midday while feeding birds. he was an hour away from jumping from a bridge.

[@Linogewillkillallofy]

Played one of these type of games, and you played all of them

[@toaofpi]

I understand your enjoyment of watching people complete a task. I bought Pharaoh because I was watching someone else play it an I liked seeing the people run around. I found it to be quite relaxing. I ended up being terrible at the game, but thats a different point entirely... I really enjoyed watching this. Any chance of additional parts? Thanks for the video!

[@BlackJesus_-eq7rv]

10 out 0f 10 will watch again

[@slipperyelm7804]

Great channel

[@trgdy15]

Does anyone else get a bit of a Sims 3 vibe from the music at around 12:10? I'm not sure if I'm crazy or just hearing things, and either way, I'm not accusing Life in Bunker's devs of stealing any music. I'm just saying I get that sort of feel from it, and I'd say that's a good thing considering the hundreds of hours I've spent just building and enjoying the music in the Sims franchise.

[@AntarcticFederation]

Tragedy15 I get that same feeling. Probably just a coincidence

[@thewerewolff7248]

I think it's more like Fallout + Prison Architect + dungeon keeper

[@Purgso]

Please make this a series

[@monkeytailjump]

This looks like an alternative to Spacebase DF-9. Assuming the devs don't abandon their project like Doublefine.

[@ba-loo-loo7676]

Hmmm, this seems interesting, and right up your alley!

[@ammelodiana5664]

an oddly good timing to get this vid on my recommended

[@XenoTr0n]

shut up and take my bottlecaps

[@Artdefines06]

Have you tried Banished? It's as much fun as pushing a boulder uphill your whole life only for it to crush you as it rolls down when you are nearly at the top!

[@aurex8937]

Be careful of mole mole people. There's always mole of them.

[@hostergaard]

One thing games like this have to ignore is that in a sealed environment you cannot create more space. All the matter you dig out, the rocks and whatnot have to go somewhere so you can never gain more space, you can only move it around.

[@Richard_H]

when i saw this game play, it made me think of "Evil Genius" a game that came out in 2004 ...

[@The66Hammer]

So how about a nice little round of dwarf fortress for your channel? Trust me its FUN.

[@luckyRedSeven]

Oh I see what you did there

[@Travis.Ladegast]

Reminds me of the evil genius game. I loved that game.

[@jtphr33ky]

This really reminds me of Evil Genius... I loved that game....

[@blakecannon3554]

many a true nerd do more of life in bunker

[@imapoojabba]

It would be cool if you made another video of this

[@TheAmetralladora]

As someone who loves fallout and being in control i think im gonna become a little obsessed

[@StrydarXtheXGrim]

Cool looking game, could use a torture chamber and slapable chickens though

[@nickolasharding6631]

I understood that reference.

[@dustinalt3563]

If you haven't already you should definitely check out Startopia. It's kinda like this game but it's in space.

[@thehellkite]

Jon, man, you've got to stop costing me money....So buying this.

[@bambburger]

You should do a series on this game

[@teamfossil6312]

500 years........ Well we're screwed if Jon runs the shelter

[@joaolemos2331]

I dont know if u ever played it back in the day, but Evil Genius will probably be right up your alley Jon, you should try it out if u havent. Btw love your videos, keep up the good work :)

[@georgedevere2493]

I sat here refreshing.

[@sambony94]

Another Dungeon-Keeper-esque game on Steam is "War For The Overworld". I don't however know if it's any good, haven't had a chance to check it out. I DO like your video style though... Maybe do a video on it so I can see if I want it for myself?

[@papermachetunes8089]

Pls make another episode of this if you're not already planning to

[@AnonEyeMouse]

Shut up and take my money! Seems like Dwarf Fortress, too.

[@mr1991rocksmysocks]

Someone's probably already mention this and you have probably already played this game but on the off chance you haven't, age of empires 2 the age of kings been playing it for 10 years love it

[@stuffeyemake6506]

you've sold me , im gonna buy it :)

[@adamz3966]

I have a feeling Jon would really enjoy Prison Architect.

[@justtheouch]

He's already made a couple of videos on it, he does enjoy it a lot.

[@JoeOG]

The aesthetics remind me of Evil Genius (which was inspired by Dungeon Keeper). That game was from 2004 and had much better graphics than this though lol. Seems neat though.

[@awordabout...3061]

Is anyone else wondering where they are putting all the dirt and debris that they're digging out?

[@chandlerkinney4630]

Shhhh...Logic is not welcome here

[@WSilvermane]

Yes, recycling into OTHER building stuff. Dirt burger?

[@officialpeeper5189]

-They shove it up their asses.- They use an inter-dimensional rift.

[@bubbadoo10]

The walls are a good question, but they do hoover up the debris into garbage

[@PsychCow]

Interesting video, the graphics remind me of Evil Genius in the best of ways.

[@ryann1669]

Thats always the way isnt it? the hardest time to hold it is right when you get to the bathroom.

[@grahamhansford2055]

Children of the Nile is another old top down management 'god' game which I rather like. Especially if you like building pyramids and watching the Nile flood, or not.

[@mcburn_]

Fallout meets Dungeon Keeper, no not that EA Dungeon Keeper.

[@maxerd]

Omg this looks so much like Evil Genius... Speaking off, Jon, play more Evil Genius.

[@jak151d]

mechanically this game feels a lot more like rimworld, which has all the needs bar except the toilet bar.

[@KMProductionsHD]

Ive got a question if you were in a vault and u mine, where would the materials go. Surely you wouldnt be able to creat space?

[@thelargeemployer8442]

if ur looking for more kinda of bunker games, sheltered on steam is a really great game that I love.

[@lock3265]

He already did it.

[@thelargeemployer8442]

Jack Bobbins oh, ok.

[@zekiah2]

Battleststion harbinger had its steam release today and it is much improved. Are you intending to do a video on it?