Banished

Banished is a survival simulator with a view of a settlement, where the main thing is not battles, but farming. It all starts with a few families, a forest around and a complete lack of clues: people must survive on their own. The dangers here are not monsters, but hunger, cold and disease. In winter, food is scarce, firewood runs out, and new houses require materials that still need to be prepared. One mistake in planning and half the population does not survive until spring. There is no plot, there is only the task of building a sustainable economy. Over time, new buildings and industries open, and with them complexity grows: the more inhabitants, the greater the need. The game really requires calculation, not speed. It is also worth noting that each resident has a profession, and they have to be distributed manually: without a blacksmith there will be no tools, without a doctor the settlement will die out from disease. In addition to construction, there are production chains where raw materials are turned into goods. There is also trade with passing merchants, as well as the need to stock up on seeds and livestock. The game does not forgive mistakes and does not explain them, but winning is felt as its own result. The additions expanded the range of buildings and events. For those who enjoy planning and are not afraid of winter disasters, the Banished remains the standard. There are also settlement statistics that show exactly where you went wrong. The project is modest in graphics, but in depth it is one of the most demanding city-planning games. For those who like to plan, the Banished provides many hours of operation.