The Promised Land (2014)

Developer: Boolat Games, Alawar Entertainment
Publisher: ESDigital Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Strategy
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 778 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 12 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A gentle colony builder where you carefully manage resources and settlers while dealing with mild threats in an untamed but charming land.

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What players say

Players describe it as a charming, relaxing, and very simple colony builder with minimal challenge. They note the gameplay is linear and ends once you finish the main goals, offering little replay value. Some mention occasional bugs like freezes or crashes, and a few call it too boring or slow for modern tastes.

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