In this game you have to remember 3 factors to success.

1. go auto mode asap so you can skip hunting asap because hunting is pain in the butt to manage.
2. go teching asap, at first it will be hard but the reward will be very sweet if you can manage.
3. preparation is key from resources to moral. The more you can satisfy the general population the better.

There are 3 ways to manage the city, the first method is always the best and 2nd and third 3rd are the worst.
1. Be a overseeer that listen to people.
2. be a cult leader
3. be a dictator