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

by Sophia Mar 15,2025

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 style.

In Townsfolk, you lead a colonial expedition, tasked by the Crown with establishing and expanding a thriving settlement. Success hinges on maintaining a balance of Food, Gold, Faith, and Production—all while keeping your populace happy and your tithes paid to the Crown. The untamed wilderness presents numerous challenges: wild animals, unpredictable disasters, and difficult moral choices all threaten your colony's stability.

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A Hexcrawl Adventure

Townsfolk's darker aesthetic and challenging gameplay represent a bold new direction for Short Circuit Studios. The roguelike elements introduce a high degree of difficulty and the need to learn from failures. The game offers diverse gameplay modes, including a Roguelite Campaign, Skirmish Mode for testing your skills, and Puzzle Challenges for truly demanding strategic puzzles.

Ready to test your strategic mettle? Whether you excel at city building, army management, or number crunching, explore our curated lists of top strategy games for iOS and Android to discover new brain-bending challenges and perfect your leadership skills.

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