Underplayed Gems

Villagers (2016)

Villagers cover
Developer
bumblebee.
Publisher
Avanquest Software Publishing Ltd
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
2.6 of 5, 384 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

Building and managing a medieval settlement feels carefully strategic and quietly rewarding as you balance resources to nurture a thriving community.

medieval town buildernurturingstrategicpeacefulresource managementsimulationcommunity focusedchallenging but fair

What players say

Players say the game is a relaxing city builder with a short campaign, but some cannot progress past the third mission due to a bug. Others find it too slow and tedious, with villagers failing to prioritize tasks like gathering food, leading to starvation. Free mode and save games also have bugs.

Screenshots

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