Underplayed Gems

Craftlings (2026)

Craftlings cover
Developer
ARIANO Games GmbH
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.4 of 5, 323 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 29 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A gentle settlement builder where you quietly guide little creatures through satisfying resource chains and gradual town upgrades.

relaxingmethodicalcozystrategicresource managementlightheartedprogression-basedlow-stakes

What players say

Players call it a spiritual successor to Lemmings mixed with city-building and crafting, where you manage little workers that transport resources in a surprisingly deep economy. They say it works for both relaxed play and complex leaderboard-chasing designs, and the solo developer keeps adding new maps and patches.

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Screenshots

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