The Village is a Action, Casual, Strategy game from Softwaves with a 45% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Softwaves
- Release year
- 2017
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $4.99
- Review signal
- 45% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8;
Processor: CPU with 2 cores of 2,4 Ghz;
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Graphics card that supports DirectX11 and with at least 1 GB of VRam;
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 7 GB available space
Sound Card: –
Additional Notes: – - Recommended
- OS *: Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8;
Processor: CPU with 4 cores of 2,4 Ghz;
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Graphics card with DirectX11 support and with at least 1 GB of RAM (nVidia GTX560 or higher, or AMD HD5870 or higher);
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 6 GB available space
Sound Card: –
Additional Notes: –
From Steam reviews
Review notes
The Village is worth a closer look if you want rural cozy, strong atmosphere, narrative mystery, and exploration.
Best for players who want rural cozy, strong atmosphere, narrative mystery, and exploration.
Check more carefully if you dislike technical roughness.
rural-cozy
SettingThe setting has a quieter village, countryside, or small-town pull.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
narrative-mystery
Play styleA useful part of the game is piecing together mystery and story threads.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
buggy
FrictionTechnical roughness or instability comes up often enough to check.
Steam review snapshots
The Village is a weird little low‑budget horror/shooter that actually has more ideas than your average asset flip, but it never quite…The minimalist storytelling—clues, notes, and fragmented discoveries—keeps the mystery alive, leaving much to the player’s imagination.The Village, developed by Softwaves and published by SA Industry, is an indie survival horror game that attempts to blend exploration, tension…At the same time, janky "AI", thin storytelling and a very “early access” vibe in places drag it down.Why it fits
Check it if you want action, casual filtered by single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.