Banished is a city-building and resource management game developed by Shining Rock Software, released in 2014 for Windows. Set in a harsh, medieval-inspired environment, players manage a group of exiled settlers who must survive, grow their population, and build a thriving town from scratch. The game emphasizes careful planning, resource allocation, and long-term survival.
Players begin with a small population and limited resources, constructing homes, farms, and workshops to sustain their community. Food, firewood, tools, and clothing must be carefully managed to prevent famine, illness, and death. The population grows naturally through family dynamics, and each citizen has unique skills that affect productivity and efficiency. Seasonal changes, disasters, and resource scarcity challenge players to adapt their strategies.
The game features an isometric 2D visual style with detailed town layouts, dynamic weather, and realistic simulation of population and resource systems. Banished rewards careful planning and strategic foresight, making every decision impactful. With no combat or enemy threats, the focus is purely on management, survival, and optimizing the town’s growth. Its depth, replayability, and realistic simulation make it a favorite among fans of city-building and survival strategy games.
Features:
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City-building and resource management gameplay
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Manage population, food, and essential resources
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Construct homes, farms, and production buildings
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Citizens with unique skills and abilities
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Seasonal changes and environmental challenges
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Realistic simulation of survival and growth
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Isometric 2D graphics with detailed environments
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Focus on strategic planning and long-term management
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No combat—pure survival and optimization
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Replayable with varied town layouts and scenarios
System Requirements:
Minimum:
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OS: Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
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Processor: 1.5 GHz
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Memory: 2 GB RAM
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Graphics: DirectX 9 compatible, 256 MB VRAM
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DirectX: Version 9.0c
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Storage: 500 MB available space
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Sound Card: DirectX compatible
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Keyboard and mouse required
