Protect and guide your people as you forge a town from untamed wilderness at the edge of the known world. Harvest raw materials, hunt, fish and farm to survive. Produce crafted items to trade, consume, equip and fight with as you battle for your survival against the elements and outside threats.
Players must carefully harvest and manage a diverse array of 14 raw materials, from wood and stone to rare metal ores and herbs. The game's complex farming system challenges players to strategically select from 10 unique crop types, configure rotations, and maintain soil fertility to keep their growing population fed. Failing to provide sufficient food sources, whether through hunting, fishing, foraging, or farming, can lead to devastating starvation.
The game offers over 50 different building types that players can construct and upgrade through multiple tiers, unlocking more advanced production capabilities. The 32 craftable items and materials, ranging from basic tools to military equipment, provide a constant sense of progression as the settlement transforms from a fledgling outpost to a prosperous town.
Villagers actively carry out their daily routines, transporting goods across the town and delivering resources to homes and storage facilities. Players can observe this intricate simulation in real-time, gaining insights into the efficiency of their town's organization and infrastructure.
Players must navigate a variety of environmental factors to ensure their town's survival. Erecting fences to protect crops from wildlife, managing tree cover to prevent water supply depletion, and balancing agricultural expansion with the preservation of natural resources present strategic challenges.
Raider attacks pose a constant threat, requiring players to construct walls, towers, and train soldiers to defend their settlement. The unpredictable nature of these events and the need for strategic defense placement create engaging moments of tension and challenge. Players can choose to play in a pacifist mode or engage with varying levels of raider difficulty to increase the stakes for their town's survival.