Perimeter

A real-time strategy video game developed by Russian studio K-D Lab and released in 2004 for Windows. The game offers a unique blend of science fiction elements and innovative mechanics. Set in a future where humanity, guided by spiritual leaders known as Spirits, abandons a dying Earth in search of a new home through the Psychosphere — a network of parallel worlds. Players control mobile bases called Frames and utilize terraforming to alter the landscape, enabling the construction of structures and energy extraction. A key feature is the nanomorphing system, allowing squads composed of three types of specialists — soldiers, officers, and technicians — to transform into various combat units directly on the battlefield. Gameplay demands strategic thinking, as players must consider terrain, manage energy resources, and defend their base against hostile entities known as the Scourge. The game was acclaimed for its originality and innovations in the strategy genre, earning awards for Best Game Design and Best PC Game at KRI-2004.