Ages of Cataria

About Ages of Cataria

Ages of Cataria is a colony simulation game with narrative-driven role-playing elements. Set in a rediscovered, ancient continent, players build settlements, manage resources, and guide generations of villagers. Third Pie Studios developed it for PC and Switch, launching November 2025. The core loop mixes base-building with storytelling choices that shape your village’s history. You pick a starting location, construct homes and farms, and assign tasks to citizens while uncovering the lost civilization’s secrets. The game’s blend of strategy and character-focused narratives makes it feel like managing a living, evolving community.

Gameplay

The gameplay centers on resource management, construction, and decision-making. You start by selecting a terrain, forests, mountains, or deserts, each with unique challenges. Early sessions involve building shelters, gathering materials, and assigning villagers to jobs like farming or mining. As settlements grow, you balance food, water, and shelter with story choices, like resolving conflicts or exploring ruins. Combat is minimal, replaced by dialogue-driven encounters. The interface is grid-based but intuitive, with a top-down view. Multiplayer co-op allows collaboration on colony-building, though the core experience is designed for single-player. Progression feels slow but rewarding, with new buildings and narrative twists unlocking over 20+ hours.

What Players Think

PlayPile data shows 72% of players complete the main story, averaging 25 hours. Community moods lean “satisfying” (68%) and “engaging” (59%), but 18% label it “slow-paced.” Critics gave it a 4.3/5, praising its storytelling but noting repetitive early-game tasks. One review called it “a cozy, cerebral sim with a soul,” while another griped about “too many micromanagement clicks.” Over 40 achievements exist, with 30% of players earning 75%+ of them. The most common complaint: Switch port performance dips under 60FPS in dense colonies. Price isn’t listed yet, but early estimates put it around $30, fitting the indie sim niche.

PlayPile's Take

This is a slow-burn sim for players who love narrative depth and long-term planning. If you’ve enjoyed games like Banished or Stardew Valley, the blend of resource management and story choices will hit right. The $30 price tag feels fair given the 25-hour average playtime, especially with achievements adding replay value. It’s not a high-octane adventure, so skip this if you crave action. For casual strategists who want to craft a village’s legacy, Ages of Cataria delivers a thoughtful, if occasionally tedious, experience.

Storyline

Legend has it that the continent of Cataria was home to an ancient civilization. One day, the continent mysteriously vanished and became lost to the world. After hundreds of years, the land of Cataria has been rediscovered and all that remains of the civilization are ruins. Now, thousands have set off to explore Cataria to settle a new home and uncover the mysteries of this land. Craft the origin story of your village, choose your starting location and uncover the legend for yourself.