Polismos

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Step into ancient Greece as the leader of a promising city-stateTurn your city into a thriving metropolis by balancing both internal governance and external diplomacy. Build magnificent structures, unlock groundbreaking innovations, and navigate a complex economic system - the city's fate lay in your hands. Choose among 150+ historical city mapsWant to play as one of the historical heavy-weig…

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Play Modes

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

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique take on city building with a balance between public and private funds, as well as urban and rural family dynamics.
It has a variety of maps and city options, providing players with diverse gameplay experiences.
The graphics are visually pleasing, and the game runs smoothly, making it enjoyable to play.

The game suffers from a clunky UI and lacks essential management tools, making it difficult to track resources and fulfill citizen demands.
Players often experience frustrating bugs that can lead to unplayable situations, such as stuck citizens and save file issues.
The learning curve is steep, and the game can quickly become overwhelming if players do not manage their objectives carefully.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful and adorable visuals, contributing to a smooth and immersive experience. Players appreciate the thoughtful design and the game's ability to create a chill atmosphere, enhancing the overall enjoyment despite the challenging gameplay. Overall, the visuals are considered a standout feature that complements the game's depth and content.
- “Neat little game, adorable graphics. You can definitely tell that the devs put a lot of thought into this game, and for the price (and size of the file, 300mb!) there's a lot of content.”
- “Definitely not something you can learn in a day. The graphics look great, and the game runs smoothly.”
- “The graphics make it so chill and quiet that I eventually fell in love with it.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is characterized by a relaxing atmosphere and a variety of strategic options, though players may encounter challenges if they choose locations with insufficient resources for city development.
- “This mechanic was really quite nice, though it also meant I picked a spot that very clearly didn't have enough resources to set up a thriving city.”
- “It’s an extremely relaxing game that offers a lot of variety in gameplay and strategy.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game shows great potential and is enjoyable, but currently suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs affecting the overall experience.
- “The game is a lot of fun with great potential, but at the moment, it is a buggy nightmare.”
- “I keep experiencing crashes and glitches that ruin the gameplay experience.”
- “The frequent bugs and instability make it hard to enjoy what could be a great game.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users express frustration with the game's story progression, noting issues such as army missions being hindered, citizens failing to complete labor tasks, and gameplay stalling at specific points, which negatively impacts overall happiness and resource management.
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged with the plot.”
- “Character development is minimal, leaving the players feeling disconnected from the story.”
- “The narrative is riddled with bugs and glitches, which detracts from the overall experience.”