From the web page (http://www.clonk.de):
"Clonk is an
entertaining action-packed game of
strategy,
tactics, and
skill. It can be played by a
single player, with up to four players on one computer, or even more players in
local area networks or by
internet.
The game is played in
rounds in which each player controls his hardy
crew of clonks in realtime in order to either mine resources and build up a base or eliminate the opponent's crew.
Run-time generated or predefined two-dimensional landscapes feature everything from hills, mountains, lakes, deserts,
arctic wastelands to volcanic rocks, islands floating in mid-air or
suboceanic terrain. This guarantees a neverending
variety of scenarios.
Experience changing
weather conditions with
rain,
snow,
thunderstorms, as well as tectonics and hectic animal activity.
Build new structures using materials you have created in complex
production chains. Extend your base and prepare for battle by developing new weapons and tactics.
There is an almost unlimited number of options to customize the game. Experienced players can create their own
scenarios and set individual game goals to create new
mission objectives.
Clonk is
shareware. You can test the game for free. Extended scenarios or
editing features are available with a
registration only."
The older versions are now available as
freeware.
You also call the little
creatures you control 'Clonks'.