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Townsfolk is a retro roguelike strategy where you conquer new lands for the Crown

By VioletMar 21,2025

Short Circuit Studios, known for charming titles like Teeny Tiny Trains, Teeny Tiny Town, and Tiny Connections, is venturing into darker territory with their upcoming release, Townsfolk. This roguelike strategy city-builder, launching April 3rd, marks a significant departure from their previous, more whimsical games.

In Townsfolk, you lead a colonial expedition tasked by the Crown with establishing a thriving settlement. Your primary goal is survival and expansion, carefully managing resources like Food, Gold, Faith, and Production to maintain a healthy colony. But the untamed wilderness presents numerous challenges. Wild animals, unpredictable disasters, and difficult moral choices threaten your colony's stability. And don't forget—paying your tithes to the Crown is paramount!

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A Hexcrawl Adventure

Townsfolk represents a bold new direction for Short Circuit Studios. Trading its previous quaint aesthetic for a darker, more challenging experience, the game embraces the unforgiving nature of the roguelike genre. Expect to learn from your failures as you navigate this unforgiving landscape.

The game offers diverse gameplay modes: a challenging Roguelite Campaign, a Skirmish Mode for testing your skills, and Puzzle Challenges designed to truly test your strategic thinking.

Ready to hone your strategic skills? Whether you're a seasoned city-builder, a tactical commander, or a numbers whiz, explore our comprehensive lists of top strategy games for iOS and Android to discover new brain-bending challenges and perfect your leadership abilities.

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