Underplayed Gems

Ancient Cities (2023)

Ancient Cities cover
Developer
Uncasual Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
3.1 of 5, 2,142 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 24 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A slow-paced, strategic survival city builder where you manage resources and guide a tribe through generations in a lush, procedural ancient world.

survivalcity builderrelaxingatmosphericstrategicsimulationcozyimmersive

What players say

Players are split on Ancient Cities, with many praising its promising concept and realistic vibe while criticizing its poor performance, unintuitive interface, and frustrating AI. Long-time players say development has stalled, leaving the game with shallow management, unbalanced mechanics, and little to do after the early game.

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Screenshots

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