TownsFolk

Name: TownsFolk
Rating: 4 (11 reviews)
Author: Short Circuit Studio

Explore, Build, Survive

Free · In‑App Purchases

11 Ratings
Ages

4+
Years
Category

Simulation
Developer

Short Circuit Studio
Controller

Supported
Language

EN
English
Size

125.1
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.

Events

MAJOR UPDATE
One Year on the Frontier

A year later, new puzzles, Skirmish Favor cards, disasters, quests, and frontier events change how the realm is ruled

Ratings & Reviews

4.0

out of 5

11 Ratings

Nice rogue like civ-style game!
06/04/2025

Drew Hoover
I picked this up on a whim, completed the (substantial) tutorial before buying the full game. I’m enjoying it! Gameplay is fun and well balanced. Feedback loops are just right; every time a mission ends, there’s always water left in the well that makes you wonder what would happen if you kept going. I can tell it’s a pretty new game—I expect some easy UX enhancements are coming soon.

Developer Response
Thanks for the great review — really glad you’re enjoying it! 😊Happy to hear the pacing and feedback loop feel right, that “just one more run” feeling is exactly what we were aiming for. And yes, you’re right, we’re still improving things, especially UX and quality-of-life updates, so feedback like this really helps.If you ever have suggestions, feel free to reach us at support@shortcircuitstudio.com or join our Discord community.
Nice rogue like civ-style game!
06/04/2025

Drew Hoover

I picked this up on a whim, completed the (substantial) tutorial before buying the full game. I’m enjoying it! Gameplay is fun and well balanced. Feedback loops are just right; every time a mission ends, there’s always water left in the well that makes you wonder what would happen if you kept going. I can tell it’s a pretty new game—I expect some easy UX enhancements are coming soon.
Developer Response Mar 24
Thanks for the great review — really glad you’re enjoying it! 😊Happy to hear the pacing and feedback loop feel right, that “just one more run” feeling is exactly what we were aiming for. And yes, you’re right, we’re still improving things, especially UX and quality-of-life updates, so feedback like this really helps.If you ever have suggestions, feel free to reach us at support@shortcircuitstudio.com or join our Discord community.
CIV-light
4d ago

Popayaaa
I’m thoroughly enjoying this game. I LOVE Civilization games and this itches my brain just enough without getting too deep in a round of gameplay. One big feature that’s super helpful is the compendium. I wish other games had this as it’s too much sometimes to remember agency bonuses for specific buildings, especially once you buy the full game and unlock the different cultures. Keep up the good work devs!!
CIV-light
4d ago

Popayaaa

I’m thoroughly enjoying this game. I LOVE Civilization games and this itches my brain just enough without getting too deep in a round of gameplay. One big feature that’s super helpful is the compendium. I wish other games had this as it’s too much sometimes to remember agency bonuses for specific buildings, especially once you buy the full game and unlock the different cultures. Keep up the good work devs!!
Awesome Civ-esk Mini Series
Jan 28

Madmax2471
Well thought out game that is very similar to a Civ/Polytopia type game. I’d like to see in the future the ability to create your own units and move them around the map to help explore. Only downside is the spawns are super random - sometimes you can get screwed off bat with mountain tiles. But it’s a really cool indie game.

Developer Response
Thanks for the great review — glad you’re enjoying the game! 😊We love hearing the Civ/Polytopia comparisons, and ideas like custom units or more control over exploration are really interesting suggestions. The randomness is intentional to keep each run different, but we understand it can feel tough depending on the spawn.If you have more ideas, feel free to reach us at support@shortcircuitstudio.com or join our Discord community.
Awesome Civ-esk Mini Series
Jan 28

Madmax2471

Well thought out game that is very similar to a Civ/Polytopia type game. I’d like to see in the future the ability to create your own units and move them around the map to help explore. Only downside is the spawns are super random - sometimes you can get screwed off bat with mountain tiles. But it’s a really cool indie game.
Developer Response Mar 24
Thanks for the great review — glad you’re enjoying the game! 😊We love hearing the Civ/Polytopia comparisons, and ideas like custom units or more control over exploration are really interesting suggestions. The randomness is intentional to keep each run different, but we understand it can feel tough depending on the spawn.If you have more ideas, feel free to reach us at support@shortcircuitstudio.com or join our Discord community.
Unwinnable
Mar 11

clewliss
This game is made to lose. I can’t even get thru the tutorial. “Challenge” is one thing, non-stop stumbling blocks is another. If the game had options for difficulty I would try an easier setting but it’s best that I just delete it. Plus, the update info in not written in English. Nor any language that I recognize. Why would they do that?

Developer Response
Thanks for the feedback — sorry to hear you had such a frustrating experience. The game can feel tough at first, but it isn’t designed to be unwinnable. If the pace feels too fast, you can switch to turn-based mode in the settings, which makes things much easier to manage while learning.The update notes should normally appear in your device language, so something may have gone wrong there. If you’d like, reach out to support@shortcircuitstudio.com or join our Discord, and we can help figure out what happened.
Unwinnable
Mar 11

clewliss

This game is made to lose. I can’t even get thru the tutorial. “Challenge” is one thing, non-stop stumbling blocks is another. If the game had options for difficulty I would try an easier setting but it’s best that I just delete it. Plus, the update info in not written in English. Nor any language that I recognize. Why would they do that?
Developer Response Mar 24
Thanks for the feedback — sorry to hear you had such a frustrating experience. The game can feel tough at first, but it isn’t designed to be unwinnable. If the pace feels too fast, you can switch to turn-based mode in the settings, which makes things much easier to manage while learning.The update notes should normally appear in your device language, so something may have gone wrong there. If you’d like, reach out to support@shortcircuitstudio.com or join our Discord, and we can help figure out what happened.

TownsFolk is turning one! This anniversary update introduces smoother navigation for deposits and market structures, a brand-new Tavern mini-game, and the ability to choose crops on your farms. Alongside these additions, you’ll find a range of quality-of-life improvements and a fresh set of anniversary puzzle levels to celebrate the occasion.

Version 1.5.1 1d ago

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TownsFolk: A new world

Unlocks the base game

$6.99

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Seller: Short Circuit Studios AB
Size: 125.1 MB
Category: Simulation
Compatibility: Requires iOS 15.0 or later.

iPhone
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.

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Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later.

iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.

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Requires macOS 10.15.0 or later.

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Requires tvOS 16.6 or later.
Languages: English
Age Rating: 4+

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Ratings & Reviews

Nice rogue like civ-style game!

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Awesome Civ-esk Mini Series

Unwinnable

What’s New

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TownsFolk: A new world

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