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 an expedition tasked by the Crown to colonize new lands. Your primary objective is survival and prosperity—managing resources like Food, Gold, Faith, and Production to keep your colony flourishing. However, this untamed land presents numerous challenges. You'll face wild animals, unpredictable disasters, and difficult moral choices, all while ensuring you meet your tithe obligations to the Crown.

A Hexcrawl Adventure

Townsfolk represents a bold step for Short Circuit Studios. Trading their signature twee aesthetic for a grimmer, more challenging experience, the game's roguelike elements promise a steep learning curve and the necessity to embrace failure as part of the process.

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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