Love this game. I have restarted 20 or 30 times, because I find a better way to do things. First Winter was tough. Died of starvation and thirst, fixed those problems, now it is easy but I keep restarting to discover more of the early game.

This is a colony sim, but super cozy. Combat is almost non existent, sprites are very cute, low stakes chill out kind of game. BUT especially after this recent update, it's also a game with deeper systems and requiring a lot of strategy. I can play it as my "no thoughts head empty" game or I can lock in and try challenge modes and optimization strategies. I've been low-key telling friends about this game for a while now, but with the new world map mechanic, I'm going to be shouting it at them.

Also, the dev seems crazy friendly and very passionate about what they're doing, updates come at a decent pace, the discord community is helpful. It seems like even more is planned so even after seeing it reach some of its potential, it looks like there's even more coming! This is just... wonderful. I freakin' love this game.

Don't expect Rimworld or something like that, this game is a hardcore survival family game set in Scotland, where materials, food, and other resources are scarce at first, but you quickly turn your empty settlement into a thriving town. This game isn't easy, but its reward is great seeing them go from stone age living in the hay, to later iron age with nice homes, and comfy fire places and full bellies.