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Town in Trouble

Become the mayor in this medieval-inspired rogue-like fantasy city builder. Take control of the treacherous city council. Build settlements, boost the economy, and explore the nearby dungeons! Check out the demo!

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Servus! Mayor of Altwaldheim!
You've got your work cut out for you and let me tell you this is no easy task!





As the newly elected mayor, you will face a great responsibility. The town faces threats from neighboring kingdoms, and keeping its citizens safe and happy is only up to you!
Altwaldheim is a challenging, medieval-inspired rogue-like fantasy city builder.
Take on the role of an aspiring mayor. Initially, you must manage a small village.
As you strengthen economics, uncover natural resources, build settlements, and expand infrastructure, you will transform Altwaldheim into a great metropolis. Fail, and you will lose everything you worked so hard for!





Navigate the political landscape of your city council, where five influential factions will make life difficult. Make daily decisions, rule, and divide, but be careful to avoid upsetting your councillors, or else you may face a citizens' riot or poison in your chalice.
Will you form alliances or stand alone?
Prioritize economic growth or military might?
Negotiate for peace or take the fight to the enemy?





Defend your possessions against the onslaught of enemies, recruit soldiers, train archers, and enlist mercenaries of all sorts to defend the city walls and show your enemies no mercy in massive up to 5k characters auto managed battles!





The fate of Altwaldheim is in your hands. Will you lead your town to greatness? Or will it fall to the enemy's might? The choice is yours in this epic strategy game!


Features:
  • Manage your city's economy, collect resources, gain revenue, and plan investments.
  • Choose from different types of settlements and build your city from humble beginnings to a glorious future!
  • Recruit an army able to defend against enemy forces, choose from 30+ different units types, and attract dozens of unique characters!
  • Experience the onslaught of massive auto managed battles with up to 5k units clashing!
  • Navigate the complicated political landscape, maneuver between 5 factions and guilds to gain their support, and remain in the mayor position.
  • Send out your adventurers to the dungeons to look out for artifacts and loots and get rich and famous!
  • Over 300 unique random events to spice up the already difficult life of a Mayor!