Underplayed Gems

Folklands (2025)

Folklands cover
Developer
Bromantic Games
Publisher
Light Up Games
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Rating
3.8 of 5, 55 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A calm, methodical settlement builder where you nurture a community by managing resources and keeping simulated citizens happy and safe.

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What players say

Players call Folklands a cozy and relaxing city builder with charming pixel art, but many find it shallow and lacking content for its price. Performance drops sharply as settlements grow, and some report game-breaking bugs that block progress, though the developers are seen as responsive.

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