Microlandia

Microlandia was developed and published by a small indie studio called Information Superhighway Games. The game officially launched on 3 December 2025. As of now, there are no announced ports to consoles or alternate platforms; the game is available on PC, covering Windows, macOS, and Linux. This appears to be the first major project from its developer/publisher, making Microlandia something of a debut.

Microlandia is described as a “brutally honest city builder” — a city‑management / simulation game with voxel‑style visuals inspired by classic city‑building games, but underpinned by a complex, data-driven simulation. Unlike many city sims that simplify or abstract social and economic issues, in Microlandia everyday life is modelled in realistic detail: citizens can get sick and die if there’s no hospital capacity, people can be fired if traffic makes them late, rents and housing can spike, landlords can become greedy, and unemployment or corporate failures have real consequences. Players must juggle taxation, public services, zoning, infrastructure, business management, and social welfare — and face the difficulties of unemployment, homelessness, poverty cycles, and the risks and costs of urban development. The simulation also tries to mirror real-world data and societal variables (demographics, employment, health, housing, economics) to create a more realistic, less forgiving city-building experience.

In promoting Microlandia, the developers and early coverage pitched it as a city-builder that refuses to sugarcoat — a game where life in your city can be harsh, where “roads bleed budgets” and decisions have serious social consequences. The game was marketed as a counter‑point to more optimistic or simplified city sims, targeting players who want a more grounded and socially realistic simulation. With its vow to model homelessness, economic inequality, healthcare, employment, and social instability — rather than gloss over them — the game stands out for ambition and seriousness. Early attention in gaming news and indie‑game circles emphasised that this is a city‑builder that might make you think twice before simply zoning a residential block — because it carries real human consequences for its virtual citizens.

Because Microlandia is brand new, there are no formal user or critic reviews yet on its store page. That said, early community feedback (from forums, social‑media posts, and early-access players) is largely one of intrigue and cautious optimism. Some players appreciate the concept — the ambition, the social realism, and the challenge of balancing budgets, housing, health, and inequality. A post announcing version 1.0 launch on a city‑builder forum highlighted the developer’s gratitude toward early testers and promises of ambitious plans ahead, including deeper simulation mechanics and ongoing updates. Others note early technical roughness: some report that larger cities — especially with tens of thousands of residents — can become sluggish unless they lower graphics or simulation settings. Overall, among niche fans of city‑builders who like realism over escapism, Microlandia seems to have generated a modest but engaged following, with hopes that continued development will cement its niche.