Simmiland (2018)

Developer: Sokpop Collective
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Indie, Simulation
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 1,932 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 7.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You gently nudge a tiny civilization by placing cards on a pixelated map, watching with detached curiosity as they pray, experiment, and stumble through their own development.

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What players say

Players call it a simple-looking god game that is actually tougher than expected, with civilizations easily dying out if you do not progress well. Unlocking new cards and guiding humans is fun at first, but the tech tree feels shallow and playthroughs get repetitive after a few hours. There is no tutorial.

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