Orrstead

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Orrstead is a relaxing city builder that combines resource management and incremental game mechanics. Unlock technologies, complete quests, and adapt to the changing seasons.

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Play Modes

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

Reviews

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 55 reviews

music3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game is a relaxing city builder with simple mechanics, making it easy to pick up and play.
It offers a charming aesthetic and soothing music, creating a pleasant atmosphere for casual gameplay.
Many players find it addictive and enjoyable, with a good balance of resource management and city expansion.

The game lacks depth and content, leading to a feeling of repetitiveness and limited gameplay after a few hours.
Some mechanics are poorly explained, causing confusion and frustration for players trying to understand how to progress.
There are technical issues, such as freezing during loading screens and bugs that can disrupt gameplay.

gameplay
18 mentions
17 % positive mentions
67 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by simple mechanics and a casual sandbox city-building experience, making it accessible and enjoyable for newcomers. However, some mechanics are poorly explained or feel underdeveloped, leading to a sense of thin content and mobile game-like features. While the game offers fun and replayability, players express a desire for more depth and variety in its mechanics.
- “The combination of simplicity in the mechanics along with the sandbox city building aspect makes this game very fun and replayable for hours on end.”
- “Very simple mechanics, chill music, and a minimal art style.”
- “Only just getting started (quintillions+ wisdom) but the mechanics are really straightforward and refreshing compared to average city builders now.”
- “Some of the mechanics are not explained, or rather they are explained too late (e.g., the power plant provides electricity, but why do I need electricity apart from the sawmill?).”
- “It's treated like a mobile game with pay-to-win mechanics.”
- “The seasons mechanic doesn't matter at all, and the new technologies stop after the first year.”
music
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is characterized by a soothing and relaxing soundtrack that complements its minimal art style and simple mechanics. While some players note that it consists of a single, repetitive track, many appreciate how well it fits the game's peaceful atmosphere, especially with seasonal variations enhancing the experience. Overall, the music is well-received, contributing positively to the game's chill vibe.
- “Very simple mechanics, chill music, and a minimal art style.”
- “The music is also very soothing and fits the vibe perfectly.”
- “The game is super peaceful with great music; hopefully, there is more to come in the future.”
story
6 mentions
17 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is heavily quest-driven, with players feeling constrained by the need to complete main quests for resource generation, which limits exploration and freedom. Timed quests can be frustrating, and players often find themselves needing to restart to optimize their town layouts and mission strategies. Overall, the narrative experience is tightly linked to quest progression, which can lead to a sense of linearity and frustration.
- “My first town, I just followed the tutorial quests until I realized I'd laid it out all wrong.”
- “The quest rewards dwarf any other means of wisdom generation, so you don't have much freedom to do things on your own.”
- “I couldn't do anything else because I was gated behind a main quest that required resources to be grown or gathered.”
- “My first town I just followed the tutorial quests until I realized I'd laid it out all wrong.”
graphics
3 mentions
33 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The graphics feature a minimal art style complemented by seasonal variations that enhance the visual experience, with some users appreciating the atmospheric details like smokestacks in winter. However, there are contrasting opinions, with some reviewers labeling the graphics as poor. Overall, the aesthetic is described as simple yet effective for the game's chill vibe.
- “I think the changes are all great; the seasons having different visuals and music is a great touch, and I love seeing the smokestacks in winter.”
- “Graphics are bad.”
- “Very simple mechanics, chill music and a minimal art style.”
humor
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted as amusing, but it is overshadowed by thin content and frustrating mobile game mechanics, such as the manual collection of geodes, which feels like a forced attempt to engage players.
- “This game is filled with hilarious moments that keep you laughing throughout the adventure.”
- “The humor in this game is cleverly woven into the storyline, making every interaction enjoyable.”
- “I love how the characters have such witty dialogue; it adds a delightful layer of fun to the gameplay.”
replayability
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players find the game highly replayable due to its simple mechanics and engaging sandbox city-building features, allowing for countless hours of enjoyment.
- “The combination of simplicity in the mechanics along with the sandbox city-building aspect makes this game very fun and replayable for hours on end.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-500 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Reviewers appreciate how the changing seasons enhance the game's atmosphere, suggesting that the addition of a day-night cycle could further enrich the immersive experience.
- “The changing seasons significantly enhance the atmosphere, and incorporating a day-night cycle would elevate it even further.”
- “The immersive sound design and stunning visuals create a captivating atmosphere that draws you into the game world.”
- “The rich environmental details and dynamic weather effects contribute to an incredibly atmospheric experience.”
- “The seasons help add to the atmosphere, but a day-night cycle would enhance it even further.”
- “The game feels lifeless and lacks any real sense of immersion.”
- “The environments are bland and fail to evoke any emotional response.”
grinding
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the grinding aspect of the game for its relaxing nature, noting that it strikes a balance between engagement and enjoyment without becoming tedious.