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Tiny Civilization

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2022

Should you play it?

This is a historical simulation game that promotes the development of civilization based on the match-3 Game. You'll need to gather resources, use skills, discover new technology, and lead humanbeing through a 10,000-year journey to the cosmos.

What works
  • Innovative blend of match-3 and civilization mechanics
  • Accessible yet strategic gameplay
  • Relaxing and meditative atmosphere
  • Good value for low price
  • Multiple difficulty modes including hero mode
Things to keep in mind
  • Limited replay value due to fixed progression
  • Somewhat repetitive and linear gameplay
  • Luck can heavily influence outcomes
  • Poor english translation and ui polish
  • Lack of social or multiplayer features

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • CivCity: Rome

  • Red Planet Farming

  • Sunset Routes

  • Oxygen

  • Oxygen: First Breath

  • Landnama

  • Vietnam ‘65

  • Marble Age

  • Predynastic Egypt
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • CivCity: Rome

  • Landnama

  • Defend The Highlands
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Tiny Civilization: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fantasy, Violence, Story, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Survival, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression.

Why this game works

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