Townscaper

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Total: 10.2 ThousandPositive: 9.86 ThousandNegative: 377
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Townscaper scored 89.45 % rating
Townscaper is a charming and relaxing indie simulation game that lets you build picturesque island towns with ease. With no goals or complex gameplay, it’s more of a creative toy than a traditional game. Simply pick colors, place blocks on an irregular grid, and watch as the game’s algorithm transforms them into adorable houses, bridges, and lush backyards. Perfect for casual gamers, Townscaper offers a soothing escape with its vibrant visuals and endless creative possibilities. The AI Community Rating of 89.24% reflects its widespread appeal, with players praising its relaxing, satisfying, and imaginative gameplay. However, some note its lack of depth, calling it 'boring' or 'limited' for those seeking more interactive features. If you’re looking for a stress-free, visually stunning experience to spark your creativity, Townscaper is a must-try. Dive in and build the town of your dreams!
CasualIndieSimulation
Single-playerFull controller supportFamily Sharing

What the community wishes

We analysed the 14 most impactful community reviews and collected 20 ideas and suggestions on how the game could be better.
Include greenery and landscaping options
Adding greenery, gardens, and landscaping tools would enhance the visual appeal and customization of towns.
Add townspeople for lively atmosphere
Players suggest adding little people walking around to make the towns feel more alive and immersive, addressing the 'empty space' feeling.
Include streetlights and dynamic lighting
Adding streetlights and dynamic lighting effects would enhance the visual appeal and atmosphere of the towns.
Introduce coloring tool for customization
A coloring tool to customize existing structures would provide more creative freedom and personalization.
Add life with animated townspeople
Animated townspeople moving, chatting, and interacting would make the towns feel more vibrant and engaging.
Include boats and ships for variety
Adding boats and ships that sail around the towns would introduce more variety and visual interest.
Add weather and seasonal changes
Dynamic weather and seasonal changes, like frozen seas in winter, would make the game more immersive and lively.
Enable night-time visuals and lighting
Adding a night-time mode with proper lighting would enhance the visual experience and provide a new perspective on towns.
Improve grid system for smoother building
The current grid system is confusing and leads to jagged builds. A more intuitive grid would improve the building experience.
Add more building styles and options
Expanding the variety of building styles and options would increase creativity and replayability.
Include a workshop for community content
A workshop feature would allow players to share and download custom content, extending the game's lifespan.
Add higher platforms and underground building
Allowing players to build higher platforms or underground structures would add depth and complexity to town designs.
Introduce achievements and progression system
Adding achievements or a progression system for discovering new building features would provide goals and incentives.
Add mass-building tools for efficiency
A brush tool for mass-building would reduce repetitive clicking and make large-scale projects more manageable.
Add interactive elements like markets
Interactive elements like markets or gardens would make towns feel more dynamic and engaging.
Improve .obj export for accurate models
Enhancing the .obj export feature to produce models and textures that match the in-game visuals would be useful for creators.
Add first-person exploration mode
A first-person mode to explore towns as a townsfolk would add a new layer of immersion and interaction.
Include ambient music for relaxation
Adding ambient music would enhance the relaxing atmosphere and make the game more engaging.
Add more props and environmental details
Including more props and environmental details, like kites or planes, would make the towns feel more lively and dynamic.
Introduce a beach-building feature
Allowing players to create beaches would add variety and expand the creative possibilities in town design.

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What the community loves
We collected 278 positive keywords.
relaxing
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satisfying
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cute
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creative
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recommend
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great
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simplicity
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Where the community is undecided
We collected 338 neutral keywords.
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weather
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What the community dislikes
We collected 139 negative keywords.
boring
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abandoned
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In-depth analysis of most impactful community reviews

Positive

So after playing townscaper for about 15mins I like it. My only complaint is that I wish they had little people walking around. IMO that would give this game immaculate vibes. The art style is great and I like the cozy feeling, but its just missing that 'thing.' it needs some type of simulation to take up that empty space feeling, and little townspeople walking around would give it that.

  • Sentiments

    • I like the game after playing it for about 15 minutes.
    • I wish the game had little people walking around, as it would give the game immaculate vibes.
    • The art style of the game is great and I appreciate it.
    • I enjoy the cozy feeling the game provides.
    • The game feels like it is missing something, which I describe as 'that thing.'
    • I feel the game needs some type of simulation to fill the empty space feeling.
    • Little townspeople walking around would enhance the game and address the emptiness.

Positive

Definitely recommend for a few hours of relaxed plop-plopping the town of dream But it lacks streetlights, like they would've been a gamechanger, with adding a bit of a dynamic and/or regular lightning works. Also, a little coloring tool would be good, to use on the already existing structures.

  • Sentiments

    • I definitely recommend this game for a few hours of relaxed gameplay, as it provides a calming and enjoyable experience.
    • I feel the game lacks streetlights, which could have significantly enhanced the gameplay by adding dynamic or regular lighting effects.
    • I believe the addition of a coloring tool would be beneficial, allowing players to customize existing structures and enhance creativity.

Positive

Amazing. Soothing and a cure for anxiety. Only suggestion is adding LIFE to the towns! Have people populate the areas! show them moving around, going places, pause, and chat, then move along, etc. let there be PEOPLE!

  • Sentiments

    • I find the game to be amazing, as it provides a soothing experience that helps alleviate anxiety.
    • I feel the game is a cure for anxiety, making it a very relaxing and therapeutic experience.
    • I suggest adding more life to the towns by populating them with people who move around, interact, and create a lively atmosphere.
    • I would like to see people in the towns going places, pausing to chat, and then moving along, which would make the environment feel more dynamic.

Positive

I love games that aren't games. I love the satisfying little noises. I love that if you enclose an area with houses it becomes a garden. I love the birds that fly about and get spooked if you change something close to them. I love that if there are towers close enough to each other, ropes with laundry or flags connect them. I love the colours, I love that the map isn't a perfect grid. I love zooming the camera to street level and imagining what it would be like to walk around. I think I would add a boat "brush" that you can place little randomised ships about. :) Nice game! Very fun very sweet. The world would be better with more games like this.

  • Sentiments

    • I love games that aren't games, as they provide a unique and satisfying experience that feels different from traditional gameplay.
    • I love the satisfying little noises in the game, as they add a layer of charm and immersion to the experience.
    • I love that enclosing an area with houses transforms it into a garden, as it creates a sense of creativity and discovery.
    • I love the birds that fly about and get spooked when changes are made nearby, as it adds a dynamic and lifelike element to the world.
    • I love that towers close enough to each other are connected by ropes with laundry or flags, as it enhances the visual cohesion and realism of the environment.
    • I love the colors used in the game, as they contribute to a vibrant and appealing aesthetic.
    • I love that the map isn't a perfect grid, as it adds a sense of organic design and unpredictability to the world.
    • I love zooming the camera to street level and imagining walking around, as it creates a personal and immersive connection to the game world.
    • I think adding a boat 'brush' to place randomized ships would enhance the game, as it suggests a desire for more creative tools and variety.
    • I find the game very fun and sweet, and I believe the world would be better with more games like this, as it reflects a deep appreciation for its unique qualities.

Positive

Calling it a 'game' might be a stretch, but it is literally what it says on the tin: "Instant town building toy", with no further depth beyond that. Well-executed and meditative building sandbox, if one tiny in scale. Pretty much the equivalent of just going through a box of random Lego pieces and bumbling your way into making *something*.

  • Sentiments

    • I feel that calling it a 'game' might be a stretch, as it lacks depth and complexity, which gives a somewhat negative impression of its gameplay.
    • I appreciate that it is well-executed and meditative, which gives a positive impression of its relaxing and enjoyable nature.
    • I notice that it is described as a building sandbox, which feels neutral as it simply states the genre without strong emotional attachment.
    • I find it interesting that it is tiny in scale, which gives a neutral impression of its scope and size.
    • I compare it to going through a box of random Lego pieces, which feels neutral as it describes the creative process without strong judgment.
    • I see that it is described as 'bumbling your way into making something,' which feels slightly negative as it implies a lack of direction or purpose.

Negative

The concept of this game is great but until now the game is abandoned, nothing new and what you do i adding new blocks to make new small houses and that's it! Things must be added to this game: - A workshop - New type of buildings🏗️🏫 - small boats and ships sailing around⛵🚤🚣🏻 - Kite and planes flying above the buildings 🪁🛩 - Weather changing, - Ability to make a beach 🏖️ - People animation like: going up to the top of building or watching the sea - Add a lighthouse🗼 - Season changing, Like the sea freezing due to winter. Things makes the game more lively instead of just adding a building! For now I will not recommend the game until the developers add new changes otherwise, players will waste their money

  • Sentiments

    • I think the concept of the game is great, which shows potential and creativity in its design.
    • I feel the game is abandoned, with no new updates or content being added, which is disappointing.
    • I find the gameplay repetitive, as it only involves adding new blocks to make small houses, which lacks depth.
    • I believe the game needs a workshop to enhance creativity and provide more tools for players.
    • I think adding new types of buildings would make the game more engaging and diverse.
    • I feel the inclusion of small boats, ships, kites, and planes would make the game world feel more lively and dynamic.
    • I believe weather and season changes, like freezing seas in winter, would add realism and variety to the game.
    • I think adding animations for people, like climbing buildings or watching the sea, would make the game feel more alive.
    • I feel the game currently lacks liveliness and fails to justify its cost, making it a poor investment for players.
    • I will not recommend the game until the developers add significant changes to improve the experience.

Negative

Hate to leave a negative review, but this game is lacking content. Sure, it was fun first but got boring pretty fast. Developer hasn't really added any new content either so you really get what is on the introduction video. Aesthetically pretty nice with cute pop up sounds and so on, but considering how many other similar sandbox building games there are, it pales in comparison. Honestly, some music or even extra props on the background would make the game more lively and engaging. Thumbs up for wide language support though.

  • Sentiments

    • I feel that the game is lacking content, which makes it less enjoyable over time.
    • I initially found the game fun, but it quickly became boring.
    • I appreciate the aesthetic elements, such as the cute pop-up sounds.
    • I am disappointed that the developer hasn’t added any new content since the game’s release.
    • I think the game pales in comparison to other similar sandbox building games.
    • I believe adding music or extra background props would make the game more lively and engaging.
    • I give a thumbs up for the game’s wide language support.

Negative

Fun for like a hour. I would of refunded it if I didn't somehow leave it running overnight. There is so much potential, but there is very little content in the actual game, and considering the Developer hasn't said much about the game I doubt there will be anything new anytime soon

  • Sentiments

    • I found the game fun for a short period, but it quickly lost its appeal after about an hour of playtime.
    • I considered refunding the game because I felt it did not meet my expectations or provide enough value.
    • I accidentally left the game running overnight, which prevented me from refunding it, and this was frustrating.
    • I believe the game has a lot of potential, but it currently lacks sufficient content to fully realize that potential.
    • I am disappointed by the lack of content in the game, as it feels incomplete or underdeveloped.
    • I doubt there will be any new content or updates soon, as the developer has not communicated much about the game's future.

Negative

there's just not much to do, and not much you can control. you can't control where the doors are, so you just have doors and mailboxes by a ladder into the ocean. you can't build proper bridges. you can't add greenery. it's just a bit boring.

  • Sentiments

    • I feel that there is not much to do in the game, which makes it feel lacking in content and engagement.
    • I am frustrated that I cannot control where the doors are placed, leading to illogical placements like doors and mailboxes by a ladder into the ocean.
    • I find it disappointing that I cannot build proper bridges, which limits my ability to customize and improve the game environment.
    • I feel restricted because I cannot add greenery, which makes the game world feel barren and uninteresting.
    • I find the game to be a bit boring overall, as it lacks engaging activities and customization options.

Negative

I wouldn't recommend this game to people like me. I can get lost in sandbox games and city builders, so technically it would be my kind of game and I enjoyed the creative outlet. At first it was relaxing, but my perfectionism and big ideas made me get stuck on a city for around 4h. Due to limitations and missing quality of life features it became tedious real fast. So I would say, expect this game to be relaxing for as long as you try not to actually work on any big projects.

  • Sentiments

    • I enjoyed the creative outlet the game provided, as it aligns with my interest in sandbox games and city builders.
    • At first, I found the game relaxing, which was a positive experience for me.
    • My perfectionism and big ideas led me to spend around 4 hours on a single city, which initially felt engaging.
    • The game became tedious very quickly due to its limitations and lack of quality-of-life features.
    • I wouldn't recommend this game to people like me, as it doesn't fully meet my expectations or preferences.
    • The game is relaxing only if you avoid working on big projects, which limits its appeal for me.

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