Deal | Like The Settlers, but cozier: City builder hits lowest-ever price on Steam

Anyone who feels that The Settlers: New Allies no longer has much to offer may find Fabledom to be a pleasant alternative for shorter sessions. The city builder follows a similar basic formula of settlement building, resource management and economic growth, but presents it in a much cozier, more fairy-tale-like way. Anyone interested now has the best opportunity yet on Steam: according to SteamDB, Fabledom is 70% off for the first time, bringing the regular price down from around $21 to $6.30.

Instead of placing players in a historical setting, Fabledom drops them into a living storybook. Flying pigs, gnomes, giants, dragons and witches are part of everyday life here. A small settlement gradually grows into a magnificent kingdom. Along the way, players build relationships with neighboring rulers. One special feature is the romance system: depending on which ruler players form a bond with, new quests, rewards and buildings are unlocked.

Players gather resources, set up production chains, expand residential districts and look after the well-being of their inhabitants – much like in The Settlers. However, Fabledom largely does away with complex economic chains and the strong focus on military conflict and conquest. Battles and defense do play a role, but they are far less central. In terms of depth, Fabledom cannot keep up with The Settlers. German gaming magazine PC Games also criticized this, awarding the game only 7 out of 10 points in its review. Anyone looking for a relaxed building experience, however, should still feel right at home.

The review praised the charming fairy-tale look and the modular building system, which allows some buildings to be customized. The diplomacy elements were also well received. Overall, however, Fabledom still seems more suited to short sessions. According to PC Games, the city builder loses a noticeable amount of appeal after 10 to 15 hours. Steam players have so far submitted around 7,500 reviews, 85% of which are positive. Steam Deck compatibility is listed as “Playable.” Due to the lack of official controller support, however, the controls may prove somewhat difficult.

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