Indie

Banished

90% positive of 37,917 Steam reviews

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Main story: 6 h
Everything: Unknown
Released: 2014
Steam Deck: Playable
Known on: Steam, GOG, Epic

Made by Shining Rock Software LLC.

About the game

What sets it apart

Colony Sim
City Builder
Survival
Strategy
Medieval
Simulation
Sandbox
Resource Management
Economy
Relaxing
Building
Management

What players say

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Indie

Banished

90% positive of 37,917 Steam reviews

See it on Steam

Main story: 6 h
Everything: Unknown
Released: 2014
Steam Deck: Playable
Known on: Steam, GOG, Epic

Made by Shining Rock Software LLC.

About the game

What sets it apart

Colony Sim
City Builder
Survival
Strategy
Medieval
Simulation
Sandbox
Resource Management
Economy
Relaxing
Building
Management

What players say

Recommended
dev man be like -Come outta nowhere -drop indepth, long term city management game -simple readable art style -game keeps your attention the whole time. Mismanagement could lead to economic collapse at any moment -Disappear into the f*%king ether.
15 h played when written. 38 found it helpful.
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Recommended
Banished is one of those games that proves you don’t need an overly complicated concept to create an incredibly satisfying strategy game. Starting with a small group of settlers and slowly turning that into a thriving community is extremely rewarding. Every decision matters, whether you’re managing food, resources, housing, or simply trying to make sure everyone survives the next winter. Things can go wrong…
22 h played when written. 3 found it helpful.
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Not recommended
I tried to like this game. It is fun for a short while, but there is no depth to it. Sure, you can install many modes to make it better, but as a vanilla it just not enough to recommend it. I just tried again after years, clocked in some hrs, did a village on time x10 and what should I do next? Nothing to do. I can place another graveyard, coz two other are full. I can trade.. Meh.. boring. I expect more from any…
21 h played when written. 2 found it helpful.
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