Editor Reviews

Township is a laid-back city-building game with a farming twist. It's the kind of game you pick up thinking you'll just check on your crops and end up playing an hour later because you're caught up in filling orders, expanding land, or figuring out if you have enough glass to build your next structure. It doesn't rush you. You can pop in and out or stick around for a while. The pace is calm, and there's a quiet satisfaction in seeing your town slowly grow into something that feels lived-in.

There's something a bit old-school about Township's mechanics. Everything works on timers—crops grow over time, factories produce goods, and orders take some time to fulfill. The rhythm suits players who enjoy multitasking or checking in periodically. No flashy gimmicks here. It's more about forming a habit and making progress. You plant wheat, collect milk, make bread, and fulfill orders by train or helicopter. It loops, and somehow, that's the charm.

Visually, it's colorful in that friendly, rounded, cartoony way. There are little animations—cows chewing cud, people walking along streets, trains coming and going. It makes the town feel alive without being noisy or cluttered. It's clean, bright, and simple. You can customize its appearance, but you're still within the cozy town template. Don't expect to create something wildly unique, but you can make it feel like yours.

The social aspect is optional but decent. You can join co-ops and help each other with orders or events. It's not a heavily competitive or social game unless you make it one. You're never pushed to interact with others. The events are steady, too—seasonal challenges, regattas, and some mini-games pop up often enough to keep things moving. None of it feels too urgent, which fits the game's overall tone.

The game's economy runs on a familiar freemium model. You earn coins easily enough, but Township Cash (the premium currency) is more difficult to obtain. You don't need it to progress, but having it does help. Some buildings or processes take a long time unless you accelerate them. Still, the balance is fair if you're patient. This isn't a pay-to-win game, but the grind can become intense after a certain point.

A lot is happening beneath the surface: crops, animals, production lines, trains, ships, planes, mining, and the zoo. The zoo especially feels like its own little side game. Once you reach a certain level, it opens up, and you collect animals, build their enclosures, feed them, and complete side orders. Whether that's a good thing or too much depends on how many plates you like spinning at once.

How to Play?

Step 1: Open Township and start with your town square. Your job is to grow a small settlement into a thriving town.

Step 2: Harvest crops, such as wheat. Tap the field, plant seeds, wait for them to grow, then harvest. You'll use crops to make goods.

Step 3: Use factories to produce items. For example, wheat is transformed into bread in a bakery. Tap a factory, add ingredients, and collect finished goods later.

Step 4: Complete orders from townspeople. Tap the helicopter pad to see who wants what. Fill in their requests to earn coins and experience.

Step 5: Build structures. Use coins to add homes, shops, and community buildings. Population limits how much you can build, so keep adding housing.

Step 6: Expand your land. Tap empty areas to unlock more space using tools like axes and saws. You’ll need them to build more fields or factories.

Step 7: Use the train and airport. They request goods in exchange for rare materials. Send them loaded and wait for them to return with supplies.

Step 8: Participate in co-op regattas for bonuses. Join a co-op or play solo. Tasks range from harvesting to producing items. You earn rewards weekly.