Banished

It seems to me that the designers of this game have traps set so that when you think you're doing OK, the bottom drops out. GET LOTS OF FOOD !!! Watch your walking paths! Don't let your people walk into the boonies....build bridges or they'll starve to death. It just seems like the software has it in for you. You think you're doing everything right...then your population starts dying of....who knows? Still, it's help me kill lots of hours of time....and it's generally been lots of fun. Good Luck! Artz3 F

Nearly eveyone starved. Can't fish fast enough, or hunt fast enough. Once you get the balance right it is fun, though.

Surprisingly complex, with each stage needing different strategies. There also seems to be a thriving mod scene. I do wish it had a little more - maybe they can do that in a DLC? Like enemies to fight, or a storyline, or maybe more decor or extra buildings to research. Still, it's surprisingly addictive even so. If you like the building and designing town aspect of RTS's, you'll probably like this one.

Although I wish there were a few more building styles, I absolutely love this game. It's good for low-stress town building, and it's got a tremendous amount of replay value.

Great game, been playing it for years.