MicroTown

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MicroTown is a single-player strategy game that offers beautiful gameplay and exceptional visuals. In this relaxing village construction and management simulator, players start with nothing and grow into a bustling town by gathering and processing resources, maintaining villager needs, and unlocking new materials and professions. Establish unique production chains, ranging from mining ores and crafting tools to growing crops and brewing beer, and advance through technologies to fulfill villager desires.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

95%

Audience ScoreBased on 311 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

Charming pixel art and relaxing gameplay reminiscent of classic town-building games like The Settlers.
Engaging production chains and resource management that provide depth without overwhelming complexity.
Active developer support with regular updates and responsiveness to community feedback.

Limited content currently available, with the main objective easily achievable in a few hours.
Some gameplay mechanics can feel repetitive or simplistic, leading to a lack of long-term engagement.
Performance issues may arise with larger populations, and certain UI elements could be improved for better clarity.

gameplay
38 mentions
26 % positive mentions
66 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its accessibility, enjoyable mechanics, and relaxing pace, making it easy to learn and engage with. Players appreciate the depth of production and supply chain systems, though some express a desire for more content and goals to enhance the experience. While the game shows potential and has received regular updates, there are concerns about its current lack of depth and replayability, particularly in its early access state.
- “Chill and fun little management sim with complex enough production/tech trees and supply chain mechanics to keep you interested without having a super steep learning curve.”
- “It's a great, well-balanced game and I love the author's approach to development - regular updates and a lot of iteration on the mechanics.”
- “The tutorial is good and the gameplay itself is so entertaining and fun that 2 hours felt like 20 minutes.”
- “It runs out of content and gameplay after 1 hour though.”
- “It's reminiscent of Settlers 1 & 2, just with less gameplay, content, and purpose at the moment.”
- “Short gameplay, but as it's in early access I expect that to change.”
graphics
29 mentions
34 % positive mentions
55 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming pixel art style that many players find appealing, evoking nostalgia for classic games. While some users appreciate the simplicity and cuteness of the visuals, others express a desire for more depth and higher resolution options as the game develops. Overall, the art style is well-received, contributing positively to the game's relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere.
- “A solid city-builder with a very neat art style.”
- “The pixel graphics and the music are charming, and I really hope that the game expands further during early access.”
- “The graphics fit and maintain a theme that's quite pleasing.”
- “More depth than the graphics let on.”
- “There's a lot of untapped potential in this game, especially with the minimalist art style that can run on a potato.”
- “This is Settlers I and II but with worse graphics and no fighting.”
music
14 mentions
43 % positive mentions
36 % neutral mentions
21 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its charm and relaxing quality, enhancing the overall experience with a beautiful soundtrack that complements the pixel graphics. Players appreciate the calming and quirky sound effects, although some express a desire for more musical variety. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's enjoyable and chill atmosphere.
- “The music is fitting, the sound effects are right on point.”
- “The game is awesome for me to chill, enjoy simple pixels walking back and forth in the changing environment with good music in the background; things simply work.”
- “The music, whoever composed it, should know it's really beautiful; I could listen to it for hours.”
- “I wish the music had more variance.”
- “Worth the $8, a good game to mindlessly play while listening to music or a podcast.”
- “Its relaxed, calm music and quirky old school sound effects for the work being carried out.”
story
7 mentions
14 % positive mentions
57 % neutral mentions
29 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for lacking depth and context, leaving players without a clear understanding of their purpose within the game world. While the gameplay is enjoyable, the absence of a structured narrative or quest system diminishes the overall experience.
- “I got 4 hours of play for 8 bucks at the EA story mode and it was fun.”
- “However, the game has complexity it does not channel into quests yet.”
- “No story for why you are there, not even a general idea like that of Banished.”
replayability
4 mentions
25 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
Overall, the game currently suffers from low replayability, with users noting a lack of randomness and variety that diminishes its addictive qualities. Suggestions for improvement include introducing resource substitution mechanics to enhance replay value.
- “Lovely game that currently lacks replayability.”
- “Not much randomness, so not a lot of replay value at present.”
- “For more replay value, you need to be able to substitute one resource for another with different costs.”
stability
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
-67 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report mixed experiences with stability; while some praise the game as solid and bug-free with smooth performance, others encounter glitches that disrupt gameplay during updates and when loading saved games.
- “It's addictive and runs great.”
- “I will recommend this because it's a solid, bug-free game with a well-thought-out upgrade progression; it's designed well.”
- “Glitches cause broken gameplay when updating and loading saved games.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experience constant lag and freezing, which ruins the overall experience.”
optimization
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its excellent optimization, allowing it to run smoothly even on outdated hardware, making it an ideal choice for players seeking a relaxing experience without technical issues.
- “Another good point: the game is very well optimized technically and will run smoothly on 20-year-old hardware without any issues.”
- “There's absolutely no tension or real conflict, so it's a purebred relaxation and optimization game.”
grinding
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players note that grinding in the game is essential, particularly for farming and mining, which are generally well-received. However, some feel that the grinding can be demanding enough to require additional lives to manage effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Farming is pretty good, and the mining is too.”
humor
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor, particularly highlighting the cute and amusing portrayal of pigs that elicit genuine laughter from players.
- “What a cute and funny game.”
- “The pigs made me laugh out loud; they were so cute.”
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized as charming and heartwarming, evoking a sense of calm and comfort for players.
- “It is charming, heartwarming, and calm.”