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Thriving City: Song

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2024

Should you play it?

In 960 AD, the new Song Dynasty needs you! As magistrate, build a prosperous city from scratch. Develop bustling streets filled with businesses and entertainment, while navigating hidden crises of political strife and foreign invasions. How will you lead through these challenges?

What works

  • Unique and charming historical chinese art style
  • Engaging city-building and resource management mechanics
  • Immersive soundtrack and atmosphere
  • Narrative-driven story mode with historical events
  • Ability to share and download custom maps

Things to keep in mind

  • Localization issues and incomplete translations
  • Clunky ui and unintuitive mechanics
  • Performance issues and occasional bugs
  • Steep learning curve and insufficient tutorials
  • Limited endgame content and repetitive late gameplay

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Thriving City: Song: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Relaxation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy.

Last update: 24/08/2026