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

Short Circuit Studios, known for their 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. Your primary goal is survival and prosperity, meticulously managing resources like Food, Gold, Faith, and Production to keep your populace content. However, the untamed wilderness presents numerous challenges. Wild animals, unpredictable disasters, and difficult moral choices constantly threaten your colony's stability. And don't forget—paying your tithes to the Crown is non-negotiable!

A Hexcrawl Adventure

Townsfolk represents a bold new direction for Short Circuit Studios. Trading their signature twee aesthetic for a grimmer, more challenging experience, the game's roguelike elements ensure that failure is a constant possibility, demanding strategic adaptation and learning from mistakes.

The game offers diverse gameplay modes: a challenging Roguelite Campaign, a Skirmish Mode for testing your skills against various scenarios, and Puzzle Challenges designed to push your strategic thinking to its limits.

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