Folklands

Early Access

Release Date: March 24, 2025 Early Access

Strategy, Fantasy, Economic, RTS, 2D, Indie Games, City Builder, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Internet, LAN

A city builder, combining classic strategy elements from Caesar-like titles with modern mechanics. The gameplay in Folklands revolves around building a settlement in a fantasy world, gathering resources and creating production chains. Instead of combat, the game focuses on satisfying the needs of our villagers.

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Folklands is an economic city builder strategy, created by three brothers who run the independent studio Bromantic Games. Set in a fantasy world, this RTS draws on classics like the Caesar series.

Gameplay

The game involves building a settlement on randomly generated maps, transporting and improving resources, and satisfying the constantly changing needs of the residents. To ensure the happiness and safety of our growing community, we cultivate land, gather materials, and manage production chains that quickly branch out into more sophisticated ones. We are engaged in the production of tools and trade, while also taking care of settlement services, such as health, fire protection, or fighting crime.

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In Folklands, supply is crucial. Without water resources, the city will burn, without herbs doctors will not heal the sick workers, and without guards, anarchy will break out. Finally, thanks to the extraction of gold ore, we can mint our own coins.

The main challenge in Folklands is not military conquest, but maintaining the satisfaction of the inhabitants as the settlement develops. Placing the tool factory right in its center is good for efficient distribution, but it may irritate representatives of the upper social class, as they do not want to live in cramped industrial areas.

Progress, prosperity, and happiness of the residents of our settlement depend on interactions with the three factions surrounding us. We repel invasions by building walls and sending patrols or by asking one of the factions for help.

Multiplayer

In addition to solo gameplay, Folklands offers a multiplayer mode for up to eight people. The participant can withdraw from the game at any moment, and the settlement will continue to develop in their absence. If we want to switch to offline mode, we can also use the option to save the game.

Engine and graphics

Folklands was built on Godot and Phaser engines. It is characterized by a simple yet colorful visual setting.

Platforms:

PC Windows

Developer: Bromantic Games

Publisher: Light Up Games

Age restrictions: none

Similar Games:

Caesar III

Zeus: Master of Olympus

MicroTown

System Requirements

System Requirements for Folklands Video Game:

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i3-530 / AMD FX-6350, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 960 / 1 GB Radeon HD 5870, 1 GB HDD, Windows 10/11 64-bit.

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Game Ratings for Folklands Video Game.

84%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Positive (44)

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The main pros of the game

Charming Graphics: Many reviews praise the retro pixel art style, reminiscent of classic city-building games, which adds to the game's nostalgic appeal.
Relaxing Gameplay: The game is noted for its calming atmosphere and pace, making it suitable for players looking for a low-pressure experience.
Satisfying Growth Mechanics: Players find satisfaction in building and expanding their settlements through production chains, which feels rewarding.
Active Development: The developers are seen as responsive and engaged, with plans for future updates, including multiplayer and mod support.
Beginner-Friendly: The game is accessible for newcomers to the city-building genre, making it easy to pick up and play.

The main cons of the game

Lack of Content: Many users feel that the game lacks depth and meaningful progression, leading to a repetitive experience after initial enjoyment.
Performance Issues: Reviews frequently mention significant framerate drops and bugs, which detract from the overall experience and make the game feel unpolished.
Limited Challenges: The absence of dynamic events or external threats (like crime or disease) leads to a monotonous gameplay loop.
User Interface Problems: Some players find the interface and tooltips lacking in clarity, making it difficult to navigate and understand game mechanics.
High Price Point: Several reviews criticize the game's price relative to its current quality, suggesting it is not justified given the lack of content and polish.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

Dynamic Events: Players express a desire for more engaging challenges or random events to maintain interest over time.
Automation or AI: Some users suggest the addition of automation features to ease management as settlements grow, preventing micromanagement fatigue.
Improved Camera Control: A better camera system that allows for zooming in to appreciate the details of the settlements is desired.
Content Expansion: Many reviewers hope for more content in future updates to enhance the gameplay experience and provide more depth.
Refined UI/UX: Improvements to the user interface and clearer tutorials or guidance for new players are also highlighted as areas needing attention.

Summary

Overall, while Folklands shows promise with its charming aesthetics and relaxing gameplay, it struggles with performance issues, lack of content, and high pricing, leading to a mixed reception among players.

Summary generated on: October 29, 2025

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