Venture Towns (2022)

Developer: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 132 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A gentle, colorful city builder where you calmly guide a tiny town into a thriving metropolis with charming pixel residents and playful combo bonuses.

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What players say

Players consistently find the economy punishing, with income that barely covers costs, making early progress a slow grind. Many call it a reskin of Oh! Edo Towns, and some say its difficulty feels artificial compared to other Kairosoft games. Split on whether the core loop of building and recruiting is worthwhile or just waiting for money.

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