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Microlandia

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62%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
graphics, monetization
100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

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Microlandia is a single player city builder game. It was developed by explodi and was released on December 3, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Brutally honest city builder. Become the mayor of a thriving new town and manage construction, policies, taxes, incident response and more, through an elaborate socioeconomic simulation that draws on real-world data.

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gameplay2 positive mentions
  • The game offers a unique blend of old-school SimCity vibes with modern city-building mechanics, providing depth and challenge.
  • It features a minimalist design and a charming art style that enhances the overall experience, making it visually appealing.
  • The developers have committed to no DLCs or in-game purchases, focusing on providing all future content updates for free, which is appreciated by players.
  • The game lacks certain essential features like a game speed function and clearer gameplay mechanics, leading to confusion for some players.
  • There are issues with building placement and unclear functionality of certain elements, which can detract from the overall experience.
  • Some players feel that the game currently lacks engaging gameplay loops and visual activity, making it less satisfying to play.
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the city-builder is noted for its non-traditional mechanics and depth, but some users express uncertainty about its fun factor, feeling it leans more towards simulation than engaging gameplay. There is a desire for a balance between relaxed design and challenging decision-making without excessive complexity.

    • “A city-builder that promises non-traditional mechanics and a lot of depth.”
    • “For a long time now, I've been searching for a city builder that has a balanced focus of relaxed design and aesthetic gameplay, and a challenging simulation that forces you to make tough decisions without it being overly complicated.”
    • “I'm not sure if the focus is on gameplay or pure simulation.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Microlandia features a beautifully simplistic and retro aesthetic that appeals to players seeking a visually pleasing city-building experience. Its art style, reminiscent of Urbek, complements the game's balanced focus on relaxed design and challenging simulation, making it both engaging and accessible.

    • “Microlandia has a beautifully simplistic and retro aesthetic which is pleasing to the eye, with a management simulation that requires a decent amount of thinking without it becoming overwhelming.”
    • “Came across this on Hacker News (of all places) and was drawn in by its art style and commitment to deep simulation.”
    • “Fun art style that reminds me of Urbek.”
    • “The graphics are outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
    • “The art style feels inconsistent and doesn't match the overall theme of the game.”
    • “Textures are low resolution, making the environment feel bland and uninviting.”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a monetization model that completely avoids in-game purchases, which many players appreciate, although some humorously disagree with the developers' stance on pineapple pizza. Overall, the absence of microtransactions is seen as a positive aspect of the game.

    • “The absence of in-game purchases is refreshing and allows for a more enjoyable experience.”
    • “I appreciate that the game doesn't pressure players into spending money, making it accessible for everyone.”
    • “It's great to see a game that prioritizes gameplay over monetization, allowing players to fully enjoy the content without extra costs.”
    • “The game claims to have no in-game purchases, but the reality is that it's filled with paywalls and hidden costs.”
    • “I was promised a fair experience, but the monetization tactics are so aggressive that it ruins the gameplay.”
    • “It's frustrating to see a game that could be great, but instead, it's bogged down by constant prompts to spend money.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game features a highly enjoyable and listenable soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.

    • “The soundtrack is incredibly listenable and enhances the overall experience.”
    • “The music perfectly complements the gameplay, making every moment more immersive.”
    • “I found myself humming the tunes long after I stopped playing; the soundtrack is that good.”
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Microlandia is a city builder game.

Microlandia is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Microlandia was released on December 3, 2025.

Microlandia was developed by explodi.

Microlandia has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

Microlandia is a single player game.

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