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The people of Sea, Sun & Salt (2026)

The people of Sea, Sun & Salt cover
Developer
Emerick Gibson
Publisher
RockGame S.A.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.9 of 5, 51 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You carefully build and manage a small island civilization, balancing cultural tenets with the demands of your subjects while enduring the forces of nature.

strategicmediterraneancity-buildingsurvivalculturalrelaxingtense

What players say

A short and forgiving city builder where land is cramped and the sea recedes as your population grows. Players say it is cozy and chill, focused on resource management and relocating buildings rather than harsh failure.

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