April 20, 2026 – Swedish indie developer Short Circuit Studio and publisher Snapbreak Games are excited to announce that TownsFolk is now available on Steam.
TownsFolk is a survival strategy game where every choice shapes your frontier’s destiny. Lead your people into an uncharted world as they rebuild after ruin, endure harsh challenges, and carve out a thriving settlement. Manage scarce resources, face dynamic events, and never forget to pay tribute to the kingdom.
TownsFolk invites players around the world to step into its cozy yet unforgiving frontier and discover how their choices shape the fate of their settlement. The team looks forward to welcoming players into the full experience and seeing how each town evolves under pressure.
TownsFolk is available now on Steam for $11.99, with a 20% ($9.59) launch discount for a limited time.
Play now on Steam!
TownsFolk Features:
- Roguelite Campaign – Each playthrough presents new challenges and unique opportunities.
- Skirmish Mode – Standalone scenarios to test your strategy and survival skills.
- Puzzle Challenges – Engage in strategic puzzles that push your problem-solving abilities.
- Pixel Art Beauty – A handcrafted world brought to life with atmospheric music and detailed visuals.
- Minimalist Strategy, Deep Gameplay – Simple to learn, but mastering survival is another challenge.
- Create a thriving settlement and make your King—and kingdom—proud. Download TownsFolk today.
Build. Explore. Survive. And don’t forget to pay tribute to the kingdom!
Trailer: Link
Steam Page: Link
Discord: Link
Game Information
Title: TownsFolk - Build. Explore. Survive.
Genre: Survival, Strategy, 4X, Pixelated
Developer: Short Circuit Studio
Publisher: Snapbreak Games
Price: $11.99, Launch Discount 20%
Platform: Steam, Mobile
Official X (formerly Twitter): @ShortCircuitStudio , @snapbreakgames
Media Inquiries
tim@snapbreak.com
amber@shortcircuitstudio.com
About Short Circuit Studio
At Short Circuit Studio, we create games that feel timeless—accessible, inclusive, and full of heart. Our diverse team draws from a wide range of backgrounds to shape experiences that welcome everyone. With the nostalgic charm of pixel art and modern, player-first design, we build cozy, strategic worlds like Townsfolk that spark imagination, invite exploration, and bring players of all kinds together.
About Snapbreak Games
Snapbreak Games is a Swedish publisher in the adventure/puzzle niche for mobile and PC games. Founded by Kristoffer Nählstedt, Snapbreak Games started as an indie publisher in early 2017 with their first game released - Faraway: Puzzle Escape. The good reception of the game opened up collaborations with more talented studios. Since then a lot has happened and now they have released more than 15 games which accumulated more than 30 million downloads on App Store, Play Store and Steam.