Underplayed Gems

Royal Roads (2018)

Royal Roads cover
Developer
Studio Bidon Games
Publisher
8floor
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Casual, Strategy
Rating
3.7 of 5, 35 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A lighthearted fantasy time management game with cartoony visuals where you rebuild a kingdom by solving puzzles and managing resources.

casualstrategytime managementcartoonyfantasypuzzle solvingresource managementdifficult

What players say

Players praise the 100 fast levels that feel more like puzzles than pure time management, requiring a specific order to avoid running out of resources. The graphics are dark and dated compared to genre rivals, but the soothing music and relaxing challenge keep players coming back, though some find tasks repetitive and others report bugs or mobile-port origins.

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