Banished

So far, I have done nothing but die. My crops haven't been harvested on time, my families can't seem to keep their kids fed, the woodcutter never seems to do their job, or overdoes it. My hunters always seem to bring the meat a bit late into the crisis of a starving village, but damn it if this game isn't the most fun thing around! It is one of those games where you have to get the balance just right, I know I will get there, but this game is just too much fun! And to think it was only one guy who made it, that is what is truly impressive. You have all these big studios who are too busy putting out games with all bling and no substance, where this guy puts out an all substance and right amount of bling. UI isn't too overboard and needlessly glossy, this game has been made to focus on gameplay by the looks of it, and on that note it delivers! I will get the balance in this game sooner or later, but right now, it is just amazing to me that games where we pay £49.99 and above, can't even deliver on what I used to love about PC games in the 90's, and that was playability. Thanks game developer guy, you are a legend!!

Don't forget to check out the modding community after a couple of vanilla runs!

Great game that would be even better with a few minor UI tweaks. I have played far too many hours compared to what my work/family life really affords these days.

As the title says, you're in for a treat. My recommendation: Play the vanilla game first. If you've done that, start modding for endless possibilities of smooth and relaxing city builder fun. (: 5 Stars for a very nice game with only ups no downs imho :>

My first modern gaming experience was not mmos, it was city builders. I was an avid fan of Sierra/Tilted Mills historical city builder series. And even without combat, conquest and all that like most games, Banised scratches the city builder itch quite nicely. The modding scene is pretty extensive too... if you get it on GoG you might have to use a workshop downloader (not sure).