TownsFolk is made and published by Short Circuit Studio. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Short Circuit Studio. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Short Circuit Studio and are shown as published on Google Play.
AppBrain's verdict
Well rated- Rating on Google Play
- 4.39
- 10,675 ratings
- Installs
- 860 thousand
- Last updated
- October 9, 2026
- Ads
- No ads
- Size
- 100.1 MB
TownsFolk has 860 thousand installs. Users rate it well: 4.4 stars from 10,675 ratings.
Summary
TownsFolk from Short Circuit Studio is a minimalist yet deep strategy roguelite where you guide settlers through an uncharted frontier. Build a thriving settlement by managing scarce resources, exploring fog-bound unknowns, and facing moral and logistical challenges across roguelite campaigns, standalone skirmishes, and puzzle missions. Free to start, with a one-time in-app purchase to unlock the full Campaign, and it holds top-100 Strategy rankings in AU (#59), NO (#70), and CA (#73).
Pros & Cons
- Free-to-start with a one-time purchase to unlock the full Campaign
- Roguelite campaigns offer fresh playthroughs and variety
- Skirmish Mode and Puzzle Challenges provide varied strategic experiences
- Pixel art visuals and atmospheric music enhance immersion
- Depth of world-building and crafting may be lighter than some rivals
- No explicit multiplayer or co-op features shown in the data
- Resource and combat depth may be less extensive than larger strategy titles
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayComments on TownsFolk for Android
Google Play Rating history and histogram
Store listing
By Short Circuit Studio, from Google Play“Clear the fog, face the wild, and guide your settlers through uncharted lands!”
Description by Short Circuit Studio Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
Lead a group of settlers into the unknown and build a thriving colony in an uncharted land filled with mystery and danger. Manage scarce resources, make tough choices, and shape your settlement’s fate. Will your town prosper, or will it fall to the challenges of the frontier?
Forge Your Legacy:
Build & Expand – Carefully manage Food, Gold, Faith, and Production to grow your village and keep settlers alive.
Explore the Unknown – Clear the fog to uncover hidden treasures, lurking dangers, and new opportunities.
Adapt to Challenges – Face unpredictable disasters, wild animals, and difficult moral dilemmas that test your leadership.
Appease the King – The Crown demands tribute—fail to deliver, and your settlement may pay the price.
Features:
Roguelite Campaign – Each playthrough presents new challenges and unique opportunities.
Skirmish Mode – Standalone scenarios to test your strategy and survival skills.
Puzzle Challenges – Engage in strategic puzzles that push your problem-solving abilities.
Pixel Art Beauty – A handcrafted world brought to life with atmospheric music and detailed visuals.
Minimalist Strategy, Deep Gameplay – Simple to learn, but mastering survival is another challenge.
Create a thriving settlement and make your King—and kingdom—proud. Download TownsFolk today.
Play for Free – Upgrade Anytime
TownsFolk lets you jump in for free! Enjoy the How to Play missions, test your skills in Puzzle Missions, and try out Skirmish Mode with a fixed setup.
Want more? A one-time in-app purchase unlocks the full Campaign and lets you customize settings in Skirmish Mode for endless replayability.
Recent changes:
- New faction upgrades with unique bonuses.
- Building mastery: spend technology points after research to boost production and adjacency bonuses.
- Removed the technology-point cap.
- Improved conquest AI, translations, saves, cloud conflicts and purchase restoration.
- Fixed Faith rewards, exploration, discoveries, cleansing, reforestation and terrain visuals.
- Protected special objects from pillaging and Lueur from demolition.
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- No ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 38
- App size
- 100.1 MB
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by TownsFolk
Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 1.7.1
- Launched
- April 2025
Alternatives
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Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 15 thousand
- Per day
- 490
- 30-day average
- Play install range
- 500+ thousand
- Launched
- April 2025
Installs over time
TownsFolk has been installed 860 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 490 installs per day.
Rankings
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About the app and developer
About TownsFolk
TownsFolk is a strategy app developed by Short Circuit Studio.
Install Statistics
TownsFolk has been installed 860 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 15 thousand times.
User Ratings
TownsFolk is rated 4.39 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 11 thousand ratings.
App Information
TownsFolk is freely available from Google Play. The app size is 100.10 MB. The latest version available is 1.7.1. The last update was on October 9, 2026.
Technical Requirements
The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since April 2025.
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