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Heian City Story (2025)

Heian City Story cover
Developer
Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.4 of 5, 203 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 18 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

a laid-back, colorful city-building experience set in a nostalgic historical past, where you gently manage growth and culture.

casualrelaxingatmosphericcutepixel graphicsmanagementhistoricalstrategic

What players say

Players praise the peaceful ancient Japanese setting and the mix of city building with minigames like tower defense and competitions. However, many find the forced tower defense tedious, and achieving all achievements requires destroying your city's layout, which frustrates builders. The late-game feels repetitive and some systems are poorly explained, nudging players toward guides.

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Screenshots

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