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

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, arriving 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 a thriving settlement. Success hinges on maintaining your populace's faith, managing resources (Food, Gold, Faith, and Production), and expanding your colony. 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. Its darker aesthetic and challenging roguelike mechanics offer a stark contrast to their previous, more lighthearted games. Expect a steep learning curve and the necessity to adapt to repeated failures—a hallmark of the roguelike genre.

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

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