Paleon

About

"Paleon" is a survival and civilization-building game set in the past. Your time machine is broken, and you must guide your settlement from the Stone Age to the late ages, hunting, crafting tools, breeding animals, and planting crops. To return home, you must also arrange the production of spare parts for a new time machine and trade with caravans.

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Play Modes

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

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 142 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a relaxing and cute experience, making it a great choice for players looking to unwind.
The developer is actively updating the game, showing commitment to improving the product and adding new content.
The gameplay is simple and intuitive, allowing players to easily manage their colony without feeling overwhelmed.

The game lacks depth and challenge, making it feel more like a time-killer than a fully fleshed-out experience.
There is no tutorial or guidance, which can leave new players feeling lost and unsure of how to progress.
The AI and task management systems are poorly implemented, leading to frustrating gameplay where villagers do not follow priorities effectively.

gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is described as easy-going and straightforward, with a solid foundation for resource management and village expansion, though it lacks depth and polish in certain areas, such as combat and AI pathfinding. Players appreciate the absence of excessive tutorials, allowing for self-discovery of mechanics, but note that the game feels unfinished and can be janky at times. Overall, while the game shows promise and has a charming aesthetic, it currently offers limited content, especially in later stages, but is being actively developed with new features.
- “Tech-tree, managing resources, managing workers, expanding your village, etc. What I find refreshing is that you teach yourself the mechanics as you progress, with no hand-holding and no annoying pop-ups over-explaining everything.”
- “Good, fluent gameplay.”
- “At the moment you won't have a huge amount of time to spend in it, but the developer rapidly adds content and mechanics, and the game currently has a good base and a lot of content.”
- “There is absolutely zero tutorialization or explanation of any game mechanics or your goals.”
- “The gameplay does not yet feel finished, and feels quite weird compared to other city/civ builders - the controls are janky, and both the pathfinding and task completion is not very good, although that is tied to the AI.”
- “Pretty straightforward gameplay, not a lot of depth.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with some players appreciating the relaxing tunes that enhance the atmosphere, while many others criticize the complete absence of music, which detracts from the overall experience. Suggestions for improvement include adding minimal background music to create a sense of progression and engagement. Overall, the lack of music is a significant point of contention among users.
- “The game features nice, chilling music that enhances the overall relaxing atmosphere.”
- “Maybe start the game with a simple drum beat, something basic and primal, and then, as players advance through the skill tree, add a new layer of music on top of it.”
- “It will create a sense of progression through the game and let players know they've essentially entered a new age of progression when the music evolves with their village.”
- “Not worth the money - you can't even click on a name to find that person on the map, the priorities won’t work properly, some of the production chains are not well explained and there is not even any music in this game.”
- “There is no music, no skills, no enemies...”
- “I spent a good four+ hours digging through this game and the lack of music is definitely noticeable.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming pixel-art style that is both cute and efficient, appealing to fans of retro aesthetics. While some players appreciate the simplicity and nostalgic feel reminiscent of games like Terraria and The Settlers, others note that the graphics may not be as detailed as in larger titles. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's enjoyable and classic gameplay experience.
- “Very nice, pixel-art graphics.”
- “The graphics are really cute, no bugs, and the gameplay is classic but very cool. Don't expect a huge game even when finished; it's a small, nice game!”
- “It's kind of like a more hands-on Outlanders-type game with a Terraria-reminiscent art style.”
- “The graphics are very simplified, which could be acceptable if the game compensated for it with deeper systems.”
- “It reminds me of the Settlers games, but without all the fancier-than-necessary graphics.”
- “It's kind of like a more hands-on Outlanders type game with a Terraria-reminiscent art style.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is minimal, revolving around a broken time machine that players must fix, which some find lacking in depth and visual engagement. While the premise of a time traveler rebuilding civilization intrigues some players, others prefer a more grounded narrative, suggesting alternatives like a tribal village storyline. Overall, the story is seen as a weak point, but it does spark interest in the game's concept.
- “It's a very good game, but I would prefer a story that focuses on more realistic themes, like a tribal village being destroyed and the struggle to survive.”
- “The game currently doesn't have much of a story, or at least a visual one.”
- “The story is 'your time machine is broken, fix it,' but you control the game like a god.”
- “The story of a time traveler trying to get back by starting civilization is what got me interested in trying Paleon.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game offers limited replayability, lacking the complexity found in titles like RimWorld. While it has potential for fun and increased replay value, its current pre-alpha status significantly impacts the overall experience.
- “Has the potential to be really fun with some solid replay value, but buyer beware; it is currently pre-alpha, and it shows.”
- “It's a fun little game, but don't expect the complexity and replayability of RimWorld or anything close.”
- “Not much replay value.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, leading some to abandon it altogether due to the monotonous nature of the tasks required.
- “It gets very tedious, so I called it quits, and here we are.”
- “The game is currently horrifyingly tedious and grindy.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that "Paleon" demonstrates strong stability, with no significant bugs, glitches, or crashes encountered, indicating a well-balanced and reliable gaming experience.
- “I recommend Paleon because all of the basic systems are, as far as I've seen, bug-free and balanced.”
- “No glitches or game crashes so far.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by soothing music that contributes to a relaxing and enjoyable experience for players.
- “The game features nice, chilling music that enhances the overall relaxing atmosphere.”
- “The immersive sound design and stunning visuals create a captivating atmosphere that draws you in.”
- “The haunting ambiance and detailed environments make every moment feel alive and engaging.”