Virtual Villagers: The Lost Children (2008)

- Developer
- Last Day of Work
- Publisher
- Codemasters, Electronic Arts
- Genres
- Casual, Simulation
- Rating
- 4.7 of 5, 85 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 8.3 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A gentle management sim about guiding a village, exploring a mysterious island, and caring for lost children at a relaxed pace.
casualexplorationsurvivalfamily-friendlyrelaxingmysteriousnurturing
What players say
Players love it for nostalgia, but new players need patience: the early game is a grind and villagers die easily. Fans are split on whether the Steam version is worth it, since it is a port of a Flash game and some feel the originals aged better.
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