Forebearers (2019)
- Developer
- Sandspire Interactive
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Indie, Simulation, Strategy
- Rating
- 2.4 of 5, 109 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 4.5 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
You manage a fledgling settlement from scratch, balancing survival against harsh nature while slowly building toward prosperity.
survivalcity-buildingstrategicresource managementharshprosperousexplorative
What players say
Players compare it to Banished with added military, but reviews are split. Many praise the relaxing pace and potential, while others call it unplayable due to bugs and abandoned development. Crashes on Windows 11 are widely reported.
Screenshots
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