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A fantasy village builder focusing on creative building, colonist psychology and base defense. Handle resources, farming, production, tools, diplomacy, families, trading, defense, and research, as well as the wishes, expectations, thoughts, and equipment of every villager.
Founders' Fortune is a colony sim, base-building and city builder game
developed and published by Dionic Software.
Released on December 18th 2020 is available on Windows and MacOS
in 14 languages: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Portugal, Turkish, Russian, Ukrainian, Dutch, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Italian, Czech and Japanese.
It has received 2,114 reviews of which 1,699 were positive and 415 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. 😊
The game is currently priced at 18.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for less on Gamivo.
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Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD 4000
- Storage: 500 MB available space
- Additional Notes: Runs with 35 fps on my test setup with a resolution of 1376x768 and low graphic settings.
MacOS
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Founders’ Fortune is a colony simulation that blends settlement-building, life management, and light survival elements into a charming but surprisingly layered experience. Developed and published by Dionic Software, the game starts small: two settlers, a few tools, and a patch of land filled with promise. What unfolds from there is a steadily growing village shaped not just by resource flow and buildings, but by the desires, fears, personalities, and relationships of the colonists themselves. From the outset, the game signals that it cares as much about the inner lives of its characters as it does about construction efficiency, making your colony feel more like a living community than a series of production chains. The heart of Founders’ Fortune lies in the settlers. Each villager comes with traits, ambitions, quirks, and emotional needs that must be tended to if you want a productive, harmonious settlement. Happiness isn’t cosmetic—it dictates how well they work, how cooperative they become, and even whether they spiral into tantrums or breakdowns. As the village expands, settlers form friendships, rivalries, and families, age into adulthood, grow old, and eventually pass away, leaving behind children who inherit their place. This life-cycle system gives the colony a tangible sense of history, something many city-builders lack. Managing emotional wellbeing becomes just as important as managing food stores or construction materials, and this balance lends the game a personal touch that resonates long after the first few hours. Resource management and construction follow classic colony-builder conventions but offer enough flexibility to keep things engaging. Players gather wood, stone, and ore, develop farms, craft tools, and research technologies to push the settlement into new eras. The building system is intuitive and genuinely fun to experiment with, allowing for fully customized houses rather than preset templates. Decorating interiors, laying out workshops, and expanding fortifications bring a creative satisfaction that complements the strategic aspects. Seasonal changes add urgency—winter is harsh, and failing to prepare crops or secure food can doom a settlement quickly. Early decisions carry real consequences, giving the opening hours a sense of purpose and tension that hooks you in. As your settlement grows, new systems open up to expand the experience. Diplomacy with neighboring goblin tribes introduces a layer of negotiation and occasional conflict. Visitors and traders arrive with opportunities or demands. Raids and threats force you to consider defensive strategies, though combat itself remains one of the simpler mechanics in the game. Research trees, crafting chains, and skill progression push the colony forward, but the late game can begin to feel repetitive as advancement slows and the variety of challenges tapers off. While there’s plenty to do, some players may find that the sense of novelty diminishes once a stable, self-sufficient colony is established. The game’s presentation is cheerful and visually appealing. It adopts a stylized, bright aesthetic that gives its world a friendly, approachable charm. Animations are expressive enough to convey settler emotions, and the overall art direction helps the village feel warm and lived-in. The interface is clean, though some menu layouts and controls can feel slightly clunky at times. Still, the game maintains a pleasant atmosphere, making it easy to sink into long play sessions without feeling overwhelmed or pressured. Founders’ Fortune’s weaknesses mostly stem from its scope and balance. Certain late-game tasks take considerably longer to complete, creating pacing dips. Combat, while functional, lacks depth and can feel somewhat detached from the otherwise strong systems of village simulation. A handful of mechanics, such as goblin diplomacy or advanced research, might benefit from additional complexity. Yet these shortcomings never fundamentally undermine the experience—they simply highlight areas where the game prioritizes accessibility and charm over depth. Ultimately, Founders’ Fortune thrives by focusing on humanity rather than scale. It’s not the largest or most complex settlement sim on the market, but it excels at making your villagers feel alive, giving every house built, every meal cooked, and every relationship formed a sense of importance. It’s a game where the story is written through the daily routines of its characters, where triumphs and failures belong not just to the player but to the community they shape. For fans of relaxed but thoughtful colony-builders—especially those who enjoy games with personality and emotional depth—Founders’ Fortune offers a warm, engaging, and memorable experience. Rating: 8/10
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If you enjoy base-building, resource management, and colony simulation games, Founder’s Fortune is a hidden gem that deserves your attention. It combines the charm of games like The Sims with the strategic depth of RimWorld, but with a more cheerful, approachable art style. You’ll guide a small band of settlers as they construct homes, farms, workshops, and defenses, all while managing moods, relationships, and the occasional goblin raid. Each colonist has unique needs and ambitions that affect productivity and morale, giving every decision personal weight. The progression feels rewarding, the AI is quirky and full of personality, and the sense of growth from a fragile camp to a thriving settlement is deeply satisfying. It’s an ideal pick for players who love creativity, problem-solving, and watching a tiny world come alive under their care.
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it is quite a time waster game. good for when you have want to just chill and play it is a bit difficult to get a hold of the game but once you do it is fairly entertaining
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If you like city-builders and micro-managing, then this game may just be up your alley. You can read discussions and Wikis, OR go in blind and just follow the in-game instructions and tips.
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This game keeps pulling me back every few months. It is not perfect, but, it is playable and fun. I love designing, and building protection for my village, This is a bit of a cross-over between The Sims (decide how and when to develop their individual characters and their social interactions) and a city builder (build your homes, village structures, roads etc.) and a castle/fighter game (build fortifications around your city and defend against the enemy) - something for everyone, but, on a small scale. Some of the Founder's interactions are problematic, so, you do need keep an eye on them to prevent them destroying their relationships in a single conversation. It would be great if the developer was willing, at this late stage, to fix this. Also, getting suitable new villagers from the visiting boats can be very hit and miss; it is much easier to grow your village with children) Otherwise it is a good game.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Founders' Fortune is currently priced at 18.99€ on Steam.
Founders' Fortune is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 18.99€ on Steam.
Founders' Fortune received 1,699 positive votes out of a total of 2,114 achieving a rating of 7.73.
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Founders' Fortune was developed and published by Dionic Software.
Founders' Fortune is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Founders' Fortune is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
Founders' Fortune is not playable on Linux.
Founders' Fortune is a single-player game.
Founders' Fortune does not currently offer any DLC.
Founders' Fortune is fully integrated with Steam Workshop. Visit Steam Workshop.
Founders' Fortune does not support Steam Remote Play.
Founders' Fortune is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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