If you went back decades and told someone at the dawn of video games that one of the most popular genres wouldn't be shooters or platformers, but life-simulation games, they'd probably think you were crazy. But if the huge crop of them already released wasn't enough, we have another name to add to the roster: Tales of Terrarum.
Set in the enchanting fantasy world of Terrarum, you play as a descendant of the noble Francz family, inheriting a piece of land where you can build your very own small town. As the new mayor, your goal is to nurture and expand this quaint settlement into a thriving community.
Tales of Terrarum isn't just another Animal Crossing-style life simulation. It also involves managing your town's businesses and industries, ensuring financial stability, and fostering relationships with your residents. As your town grows, you'll have the opportunity to form adventuring parties and dispatch them into the broader world. These brave groups will battle enemies and return with valuable loot, further fueling your town's development.
**To the Terrarum** While Tales of Terrarum has a few areas that could use some polish, such as the localization in promotional materials, the game still piques our interest. The life-simulation genre, especially in a fantasy setting, remains underexplored and offers a fresh take on building your own cozy, magical town.
You can pre-register for Tales of Terrarum on either Google Play or the iOS App Store! In the meantime, if you're looking for other great games to play, check out our list of the best mobile games of 2024 so far. For a glimpse of what's on the horizon, don't miss our list of the most anticipated mobile games!