Underplayed Gems

Settlements Rising (2025)

Settlements Rising cover
Developer
The Catalyst Crew
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.0 of 5, 429 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 11 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

You manage a medieval colony by balancing resources and villager needs at a gentle, deliberate pace.

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What players say

Players say it is a basic Banished-like that nails the relaxing colony sim vibe but lacks depth and polish. Most agree the core loop is fun, but the game feels unfinished with few building types, simple combat, and a limited economy. A major concern is the developer stopped updating it in early 2026, leaving a promised patch stuck in beta.

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