Underplayed Gems

Virtual Villagers: The Lost Children (2008)

Virtual Villagers: The Lost Children cover
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

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How it feels

A gentle management sim about guiding a village, exploring a mysterious island, and caring for lost children at a relaxed pace.

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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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