TownsFolk

Name: TownsFolk
Rating: 4.7 (2815 reviews)
Author: Short Circuit Studio

Explore, Build, Survive

Free · In‑App Purchases

2.8K Ratings
Ages

4+
Years
Category

Simulation
Developer

Short Circuit Studio
Controller

Supported
Language

EN
+ 13 More
Size

232.6
MB

TownsFolk – Build. Survive. Explore. Lead a group of settlers into the unknown and build a thriving colony in a world full of mystery and danger. Manage scarce resources, make tough choices, and face the unpredictable frontier. Will your town prosper or fall? Lead, Expand, Survive: • Build & Expand – Grow your village by managing Food, Gold, Faith, and Production. • Explore the Unknown – Clear the fog, discover treasures, and uncover dangers. • Survive Challenges – Overcome disasters, wild animals, and moral dilemmas. • Appease the King – Deliver tribute, or risk your colony’s fate. Game Features: ▪ Roguelite Strategy – New challenges every playthrough. ▪ Skirmish Mode – Test survival skills in standalone scenarios. ▪ Puzzle Challenges – Solve strategic puzzles for rewards. ▪ Pixel Art World – Handcrafted visuals & atmospheric music. ▪ Deep, Minimalist Gameplay – Easy to start, challenging to master. ▪ Weekly Challenge Mode – A new scenario every week with leaderboards. ▪ Factions – 5 unique Factions, each with their own strengths, stories, and playstyles. Can you build a settlement that withstands the test of time? Download TownsFolk today! Play for Free – Upgrade Anytime TownsFolk lets you jump in for free! Enjoy the How to Play missions, test your skills in Puzzle Missions, and try out Skirmish Mode with a fixed setup. Want more? A one-time in-app purchase unlocks the full Campaign and lets you customize settings in Skirmish Mode for endless replayability.

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Ratings & Reviews

4.7

out of 5

2.8K Ratings

Wonderful game
07/31/2025

Sorcerer0049
I like to call games that you can play offline for hours airplane games, and this is a great example of a good airplane game. There are also no ads, so you play uninterrupted. The economic system of the game is also very good. It’s neither too hard nor too easy, and the random events tie it all together by making you think ahead of the possibility of losing resources in the future! I really like the art and I find the music pleasant but not distracting. I really enjoy how you can have turn-base mode too, I occasionally like to swap it out and give a refreshment in the gameplay. Just the free version is really good, the amount of gameplay available is perfect, it makes you want to have more access but doesn’t restrict things to the point of forcing you to buy it! Very virtuous of the developer, especially for a The game isn’t complete yet, and new. My one complaint is how everything looks so similar, I think there should be 2-3 skins per object that each object has a probability of getting that skin, (I know that’s a lot of work) but it would make the game more visually exciting without having to add more structures. Anyway, great work dev team, you guys made a really cool game!!!

Developer Response
Thank you so much for your detailed and kind words! We’re thrilled you enjoy the offline play, economy, art, music, and turn-based mode. Regarding visuals, with the different factions, buildings do change appearance—for example, the Vikings have their own unique style. Your suggestion about multiple skins per object is fantastic, and we’ll definitely consider it for future updates. We truly appreciate your support and enthusiasm—it means a lot to our team! If you ever want to chat or share more ideas, feel free to reach out at support@shortcircuitstudio.com or join us on Discord.
Wonderful game
07/31/2025

Sorcerer0049

I like to call games that you can play offline for hours airplane games, and this is a great example of a good airplane game. There are also no ads, so you play uninterrupted. The economic system of the game is also very good. It’s neither too hard nor too easy, and the random events tie it all together by making you think ahead of the possibility of losing resources in the future! I really like the art and I find the music pleasant but not distracting. I really enjoy how you can have turn-base mode too, I occasionally like to swap it out and give a refreshment in the gameplay. Just the free version is really good, the amount of gameplay available is perfect, it makes you want to have more access but doesn’t restrict things to the point of forcing you to buy it! Very virtuous of the developer, especially for a The game isn’t complete yet, and new. My one complaint is how everything looks so similar, I think there should be 2-3 skins per object that each object has a probability of getting that skin, (I know that’s a lot of work) but it would make the game more visually exciting without having to add more structures. Anyway, great work dev team, you guys made a really cool game!!!
Developer Response 08/04/2025
Thank you so much for your detailed and kind words! We’re thrilled you enjoy the offline play, economy, art, music, and turn-based mode. Regarding visuals, with the different factions, buildings do change appearance—for example, the Vikings have their own unique style. Your suggestion about multiple skins per object is fantastic, and we’ll definitely consider it for future updates. We truly appreciate your support and enthusiasm—it means a lot to our team! If you ever want to chat or share more ideas, feel free to reach out at support@shortcircuitstudio.com or join us on Discord.
Masterpiece
07/10/2025

Minedude or you
Absolutely a work of art. The idea is absolutely perfect and it has a really informative tutorial! I love this game, people who are complaining about the full version being 5 bucks don’t understand that if there are no ads, the only way the devs can make money is in game purchases. In this case, a full version. But even with 0 dollars spent you could still experience so much of the gameplay, even the tutorial was so well put together!One thing I would like for the devs to add though is definitely an endless mode, as a fan of roguelikes and roguelites, having an endless mode would just be the icing on the cake —the cherry on top. I imagine endless as trying to survive as long as possible, as exploring new land get more and more challenging as you progress! That’s my only critique. Thank you, Short Circuit Studios, for bringing us this amazing work of art.

Developer Response
Thank you so much for the incredibly thoughtful and encouraging review—it means a lot to our team! We're thrilled you're enjoying the game and really appreciate your support and understanding of the pricing model. As for endless play, Skirmish mode is our current take on that concept, letting you explore maps with adjustable settings and replayable seeds. That said, we’re always thinking about how to expand it even further. If you have more feedback, feel free to reach out at support@shortcircuitstudio.com or join us on Discord!
Masterpiece
07/10/2025

Minedude or you

Absolutely a work of art. The idea is absolutely perfect and it has a really informative tutorial! I love this game, people who are complaining about the full version being 5 bucks don’t understand that if there are no ads, the only way the devs can make money is in game purchases. In this case, a full version. But even with 0 dollars spent you could still experience so much of the gameplay, even the tutorial was so well put together!One thing I would like for the devs to add though is definitely an endless mode, as a fan of roguelikes and roguelites, having an endless mode would just be the icing on the cake —the cherry on top. I imagine endless as trying to survive as long as possible, as exploring new land get more and more challenging as you progress! That’s my only critique. Thank you, Short Circuit Studios, for bringing us this amazing work of art.
Developer Response 07/14/2025
Thank you so much for the incredibly thoughtful and encouraging review—it means a lot to our team! We're thrilled you're enjoying the game and really appreciate your support and understanding of the pricing model. As for endless play, Skirmish mode is our current take on that concept, letting you explore maps with adjustable settings and replayable seeds. That said, we’re always thinking about how to expand it even further. If you have more feedback, feel free to reach out at support@shortcircuitstudio.com or join us on Discord!
Strategically Challenging
11/24/2025

ThePhiph
Similar to Civilization or Catan… I’m having a good time with this one, I’ve seen a few reviews that it’s too easy or boring… if this kind of game isn’t your thing, I can see where you’d be bored- it’s a strategy game, you’re meant to move methodically, with thought and planning.… That being said, I haven’t once considered this game “easy”, and have even searched through trying to find a level difficulty setting. I do wish that there was an option for open sandbox, without preplanned level requirements. The counter adds a bit of stress and sometimes it’s nice to play without limitations. Just a thought. All in all- I’m really enjoying this game and I’m glad to have found it… and the $5 is worth the extra game play.

Developer Response
Thanks so much for the thoughtful feedback! We're really glad the strategic style is working well for you. If you haven’t already, try Skirmish with tributes turned off — it’s our current take on a more relaxed sandbox-style experience. Your suggestion for an even more open mode is noted, and we’ll keep it in mind for future updates.If you’d like to share more ideas or join the community, feel free to hop into our Discord or email us at support@shortcircuitstudio.com
Strategically Challenging
11/24/2025

ThePhiph

Similar to Civilization or Catan… I’m having a good time with this one, I’ve seen a few reviews that it’s too easy or boring… if this kind of game isn’t your thing, I can see where you’d be bored- it’s a strategy game, you’re meant to move methodically, with thought and planning.… That being said, I haven’t once considered this game “easy”, and have even searched through trying to find a level difficulty setting. I do wish that there was an option for open sandbox, without preplanned level requirements. The counter adds a bit of stress and sometimes it’s nice to play without limitations. Just a thought. All in all- I’m really enjoying this game and I’m glad to have found it… and the $5 is worth the extra game play.
Developer Response 12/01/2025
Thanks so much for the thoughtful feedback! We're really glad the strategic style is working well for you. If you haven’t already, try Skirmish with tributes turned off — it’s our current take on a more relaxed sandbox-style experience. Your suggestion for an even more open mode is noted, and we’ll keep it in mind for future updates.If you’d like to share more ideas or join the community, feel free to hop into our Discord or email us at support@shortcircuitstudio.com
Not Worth it To Buy.
07/28/2025

connorrdru
For starters, I was hooked to this game when I first started playing it, but if you play the tutorial, they fail to make it clear that you have to pay for it after the tutorial.The concept is great, however, this game punishes you too much. This is coming from someone who has played all the Soulsbourne games, which are the kings of punishment. The reason I find this to be unsatisfying is due to the fact you could complete many regions in the campaign, SPEND HOURS completing the stages just for it to make you restart from the beginning, and play the exact. same. thing.Do not get me wrong, I like the idea of punishing games, but some of these stages are practically impossible unless you literally have a notebook out to write out your plan. Some may be able to complete it, whatever. But it kind of just makes the game more annoying to play, rather than challenging.When you restart from the beginning, at least make it different.Also, the main point I would like to make is about the concept of the game itself. It was made extremely unclear before going in what the game actually was. I thought this was going to be a consistent, idle, townbuilding game. Turns out all it is is challenges! Then your realm is just gone and you start another one. These guys had an interesting concept going, but it is not what it seems.Guys, do not let the unique art or convoluted mechanics draw you in. Not worth the 5 dollars. Sorry.

Developer Response
Thank you for your detailed feedback, and we’re sorry to hear the game didn’t quite hit the mark for you. We appreciate your thoughts on the challenge and progression, and we’re always working to balance the experience better. Your input is valuable, and we hope you find a game that’s a perfect fit for you. If you’d like to share more, feel free to reach out at support@shortcircuitstudio.com.
Not Worth it To Buy.
07/28/2025

connorrdru

For starters, I was hooked to this game when I first started playing it, but if you play the tutorial, they fail to make it clear that you have to pay for it after the tutorial.The concept is great, however, this game punishes you too much. This is coming from someone who has played all the Soulsbourne games, which are the kings of punishment. The reason I find this to be unsatisfying is due to the fact you could complete many regions in the campaign, SPEND HOURS completing the stages just for it to make you restart from the beginning, and play the exact. same. thing.Do not get me wrong, I like the idea of punishing games, but some of these stages are practically impossible unless you literally have a notebook out to write out your plan. Some may be able to complete it, whatever. But it kind of just makes the game more annoying to play, rather than challenging.When you restart from the beginning, at least make it different.Also, the main point I would like to make is about the concept of the game itself. It was made extremely unclear before going in what the game actually was. I thought this was going to be a consistent, idle, townbuilding game. Turns out all it is is challenges! Then your realm is just gone and you start another one. These guys had an interesting concept going, but it is not what it seems.Guys, do not let the unique art or convoluted mechanics draw you in. Not worth the 5 dollars. Sorry.
Developer Response 08/04/2025
Thank you for your detailed feedback, and we’re sorry to hear the game didn’t quite hit the mark for you. We appreciate your thoughts on the challenge and progression, and we’re always working to balance the experience better. Your input is valuable, and we hope you find a game that’s a perfect fit for you. If you’d like to share more, feel free to reach out at support@shortcircuitstudio.com.

Fixed legendary card blocking Fixed game over after last region loss Improved opponent behavior Archers now attack correctly Adjusted cavalry speed Fixed localization issues Removed tribute timer in puzzle levels Fixed duplicate favor cards Compendium layout improvements

Version 1.4.1

3d ago

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TownsFolk: A new world

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$6.99
Shadow of Empires bundle

Unlock the Tsardom and Shogunate factions

$2.99

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