Underplayed Gems

Thriving City: Song (2024)

Thriving City: Song cover
Developer
White Star Studio
Publisher
IndieArk
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.0 of 5, 3,340 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 15 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A gentle, methodical city-building experience focused on fostering prosperity and managing crises in a historically inspired ancient Chinese setting.

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What players say

Players praise the Song Dynasty setting and relaxing atmosphere but split on longevity. Many say the story mode is fun, then the game becomes repetitive. Some warn the tutorial teaches outdated mechanics after a big update, and a few report development has stalled with no new content.

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