MULE is a seminal multi-genre video game originally released for the Commodore 64 in 1983. Designed by Dan Bunten of Ozark Softscape, it combines elements of economics and resource management in a future colony setting. Players must manage their resources effectively, trade with one another, and contend with the planet's unpredictable challenges. Its innovative gameplay, which encourages strategic thinking and social interaction, has made it a classic and influential game in the development of the simulation and strategy genres. MULE's blend of real-time and turn-based strategy, along with its multiplayer focus, set a precedent in the gaming industry.
