Bellwright
Action
RPG
Simulation
Strategy
Early Access
Single-player
Multi-player
Co-op
Online Co-op
Steam Achievements
Steam Workshop
Custom Volume Controls
Adjustable Difficulty
Playable without Timed Input
Save Anytime
Stereo Sound
Partial Controller Support
Steam Cloud
HDR available
Family Sharing

Establish and expand your own settlements, liberate the land and assist its villagers, and recruit others to your cause while learning more about a life you had to leave behind. Command your forces, prove your valor through combat, and cement yourself as the hero of your people.

Developers: Donkey Crew
Publishers: Donkey Crew Snail Games USA
Release Date: Apr 23, 2024
Price (USD): $19.79
Current Players: 2.2k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Mostly Positive(80%)
addictive
satisfying progression
multiplayer
village building
graphics
slow start
micromanagement
storytelling
AI-generated voices
clunky combat
performance issues
Overall, the sentiment is that the game is addictive and offers a satisfying progression through its village building mechanics. The immersive world graphics and concept are praised, though there's critique mostly around AI-generated voices, clunky combat mechanics, and performance issues. Players find the start slow and grindy but agree that the game's foundation promises an exciting future with more updates and polish.

Positive Points

  • The game is described as addictive, with players spending several hours immersed in its world.
  • The community and village building elements are praised for creating a fulfilling sense of progression from humble beginnings to a thriving village and army.
  • Graphics, world design, and the sense of scale receive positive comments, adding to the immersive experience.
  • The game's blend of survival, city-building, and combat elements is praised for offering diverse gameplay.
  • Multiplayer and co-op modes are highlighted as particularly enjoyable, making the experience richer when playing with friends.
  • Negative Points

  • Many players criticize the AI-generated voices for NPCs, which break immersion and feel emotionless.
  • Combat mechanics are often described as clunky and unrefined, with blocking and parrying criticized as particularly inadequate.
  • There are significant performance issues, including game crashes and stuttering, particularly as players progress to the late game.
  • Some players mention tedious quest lines and a lack of engaging storytelling, finding fetch quests repetitive and unrewarding.
  • Mixed Points

  • The game's early stages are often labeled as a grind due to the slow start, but many enjoy the satisfaction of eventual progress.
  • Building mechanics elicit mixed feelings; some find the detailed construction process rewarding, while others see it as unnecessarily tedious.
  • While the depth of systems such as villager management is appreciated, some players find the micromanagement overwhelming or poorly explained.
  • Common Themes

  • Players generally agree that the game has immense potential with its blend of genres (survival, crafting, city-building).
  • There's a shared sentiment that more polish is needed for AI, combat, and optimization for it to reach its full potential.
  • The community feels that the game would benefit from more content updates, especially strengthening narrative elements and refining core mechanics.
  • The potential for future updates adds an element of anticipation for many, who hold on to see improvements in polish and content.
  • Updated 6/24/2026, 12:02:22 AM UTC