Soulty's Yapping Corner

It’s something I didn’t realize I would be into until I started paying attention to the recent games I’ve been playing. City-building and colony sims are my go-to games that I play while I’m working on commissions. There’s just something super satisfying about watching a tiny village turn into a thriving settlement, all thanks to your choices.

Wandering Village

This game is absolutely stunning. The art is gorgeous and it’s probably the first city-building game I really sunk a lot of time into. It’s my top pick, not just for how it looks but for the whole concept of building a village on the back of a giant, gentle creature. It’s this mix of peaceful and challenging that keeps me hooked.

I bought it when it was just starting out on Steam, and even then, the gameplay loop was solid. Revisiting it after all the updates though made it so much better. It’s like a whole new game! 😮

MineColonies Minecraft Mod

This mod was the reason I went back to Minecraft after ages. The hands-on nature of managing your colony is what makes it so engaging. You, the Governor, are involved in assigning jobs, planning the layout of your colony, and ensuring everyone has the resources they need to thrive.

What makes it even better is how it works seamlessly with Minecraft’s existing mechanics. You can gather resources, build structures, and explore the world just as you normally would, but with the added layer of managing your colony.

Adding shaders to the mix makes everything more immersive, with stunning visuals enhancing the whole experience. I highly recommend shaders like BSL Shaders or Complementary Shaders – Reimagined.

Stacklands

Stacklands is so unique, it’s hard not to love it. Everything in the game, villagers, food, creatures, is represented as cards that you have to stack and play strategically. It’s creative, clever, and honestly, I lose track of time every time I pick it up.

SummerHouse

When I need to chill, Summerhouse is the vibe. It’s super sandbox-heavy so I can just take my time, try out different ideas, and relax. There’s no rush or pressure and that makes it the perfect escape.

And of course, I’ve got my wishlist. Games like Anno 1800, Timberborn, and Ratopia are just waiting for me to dive in.

Hopefully I’ll get the time to grab them and play soon once I’m done with my commissions.