Retroronto
Retroronto is an arcade-style city-life simulator, where you explore a thriving metropolis, engage in minigames to earn money, and meet people to unlock newer locations and jobs! Manage your finances, energy, and time in this contemporary life simulator in the big city!
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Welcome to the Big City
You’ve just arrived in the bustling metropolis of Retroronto, ready to carve out your own path. You'll need to manage your finances, energy, and time if you wish to stay!
Explore
Hop on public transit and discover the city’s diverse neighborhoods and iconic landmarks. Visit churches, gyms, libraries, and parks as you uncover hidden spots and local favorites.
Work
Earn a living within Retroronto by engaging in minigames representing urban professions. Deposit your hard-earned cash at the city’s banks to stay on top of your rent and expenses.
Connect
Interact with a range of characters as they go about their daily lives. Building relationships with the locals can open doors to new places, jobs, and unexpected opportunities.
Come join Retroronto on it's development journey and help us build a community by giving us your feedback in our Discord channel!
Features:
Explore Downtown Toronto
Experience a dense pixel-art recreation of Toronto filled with recognizable landmarks, distinct neighborhoods, hidden secrets, and local culture.
Transit-Based Exploration
Navigate the city using streetcars, subways, and buses inspired by Toronto’s real public transit system.
Character Customization
Customize your character with a variety of outfits and appearance options to match your personal style.
Slice-of-Life City Gameplay
Work, explore, socialize, and experience everyday urban life while discovering what the city has to offer.
Dynamic Pixel-Art World
Immerse yourself in a vibrant retro-inspired visual style paired with an atmospheric chiptune and indie soundtrack.
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