Forests, Fields and Fortresses

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"Forests, Fields and Fortresses" is a puzzle and board game hybrid where you build your kingdom as a ruler. In Puzzle Mode, manually created levels require you to place territory pieces to earn gold, while Adventure Mode offers a randomly created field and endless supplies of territory pieces to earn gold and unlock new spells, game events, and locality types. The goal is to ensure the prosperity of your people and successfully complete game seasons.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

replayability1 negative mentions

Fun and relaxing gameplay with a good balance of challenge and accessibility.
Offers two distinct modes (puzzle and adventure) that provide variety and replayability.
Cute graphics and engaging soundtrack enhance the overall experience.

Puzzle mode is relatively short and may feel too easy for experienced players.
Adventure mode can be random and lacks control over tile placement, leading to frustrating moments.
Some controls are not intuitive, particularly on Steamdeck, and there are occasional crashes.

gameplay
10 mentions
60 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by fun and engaging mechanics, particularly in light to medium puzzle-solving with tile-laying elements. Players appreciate the relaxing yet thought-provoking nature of the game, enhanced by an adventure mode that introduces new mechanics while maintaining core gameplay. Overall, it appeals to those who enjoy city-building and rogue-lite experiences in a visually appealing environment.
- “The adventure mode was a nice twist on the puzzle mode, using the same rules but introducing some new mechanics.”
- “The game mechanics are centered around building and managing a city in a natural and fantasy world environment.”
- “You should consider buying this game if you like relaxing, but thought-provoking, puzzle games - especially if you enjoy rogue-lite gameplay!”
graphics
8 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics are widely praised for their cute and unique visual style, with many reviewers highlighting the great pixel art that complements the game's medieval theme. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point, contributing positively to the gameplay experience.
- “The graphics and unique visual style fit perfectly into the game world.”
- “Great pixel graphics and matching medieval melodies with separate volume settings, resolutions, windowed mode, and some languages.”
- “The graphics are cute, 8/10 would recommend.”
music
6 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its chill vibe, enhancing the overall experience while completing puzzle levels. Reviewers appreciate the impressive soundtrack and sound effects, which contribute to an immersive atmosphere.
- “I liked the chill music and had fun finishing all the puzzle levels.”
- “It's also nice visually, and I enjoy the soundtrack.”
- “The music and sound effects are impressive and add an immersive atmosphere to the game.”
optimization
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its balanced complexity, making it an enjoyable tile placement optimization experience that is engaging without being overwhelming.
- “This is a tile placement optimization game with about the right amount of complexity to be fun without melting your brain.”
atmosphere
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its impressive music and sound effects, which significantly enhance the immersive experience for players.
- “The music and sound effects are also impressive and add an immersive atmosphere to the game.”
replayability
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the replayability of the Adventure mode, which introduces rogue-lite elements that allow for varied experiences as they unlock new features and aim to achieve higher scores before failing. This mode enhances the game's longevity by encouraging repeated playthroughs with different strategies.
- “Adventure mode offers a bit more variety and replayability - a sort of rogue-lite mode where you unlock different things and try to get as far as possible before failing the target amount of gold for a level.”
story
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
100 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is minimal, focusing primarily on gameplay mechanics where players match edges to complete tile quests for points, rather than a narrative-driven experience.