Sometimes when I've read a really, REALLY good book, I close it, and I sit there a while and think about how I feel like a slightly different person than when I started the book - how it made me think, and expanded my world a little. Sometimes I want to turn back to the front page and read again I think this might be the only game that's made me feel that exact same way. And I love that it does it in a way unique to a game - the mechanism behind the gameplay and branching story promotes a real sense of "If I try this, what will happen?" I think it's now my favourite game.
The Forgotten City
- Release Date:
- Jul 28, 2021
- Metacritic:
- 85
- Developer:
- Modern Storyteller
- Publisher:
- Dear Villagers
- Platforms:
- Windows
Game Tags
About This Game
WISHLIST DEAR VILLAGERS' NEW GAME
Awards & Nominations

About the Game

Travel 2,000 years into the past and relive the final days of a cursed Roman city, where if one person sins, everyone dies. Combat is an option, but violence will only get you so far. Only by questioning an intertwined community of colourful characters, cleverly exploiting the time loop, and making difficult moral choices can you hope to solve this epic mystery. Here, your decisions matter. The fate of the city is in your hands.
- Explore an open-world ancient Roman city with historically authentic art, architecture, costumes and customs
- Investigate a gripping, non-linear mystery with multiple endings
- Become entwined in the lives of richly detailed, deeply interactive characters
- Grapple with moral dilemmas which have life-and-death consequences
- Play as whoever you want, by choosing your character’s gender, origin and backstory
- Solve problems with reason, charm, bribery, intimidation, violence, or by cleverly exploiting the time-loop
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User Reviews
This was a really fun ride. Learning more about the people of the city and figuring out each puzzle was a wonderful experience. The payoff for getting the canon ending was great
Really nice and cute game with a great story. It's an interesting perspective with different endings and nice small secrets which make the game even better. I felt like I was learning something while playing this game. It's a fun short game which is definitely worth checking if you like interactive story mode games.
A really good story wrapped into a bit of a puzzle. Well built game, I had to finish it all in one sitting it was so good. Highly recommend. I have nothing but positive things to say about the game. No glitches, no performance issues, game ran as if the devs thought of everything.
great game! in later gameplay there's not so much to achieve anymore. But i had at least 15h of absolute fun. I want to emphasize what other reviewers have already said: for maximum experience and enjoyment DONT check out any discussions/walkthrougs on the community hub - because the game is all about trial and error and solving stuff on your own as intended is so so rewarding. I am glad that I read those recommendations in time and was gratefully able to play through without any spoilers. i even regret having looked at the achievement list, which contains some spoilers...
An amazing adventure set in a Roman city, full of engaging dialogue, mystery solving, and beautiful music. Packed with unexpected discoveries and plot twists, it offers an intricate social structure to unravel and secrets to uncover. I truly loved the experience
It's rare for a game to be so earnest while still being fun.
Masterpiece!
Wonderful game. Great puzzles and a really cool storyline. not a very long playtime, but its certainly worth the price for the experience. 10/10
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System Requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7 SP1 64-bit
- Processor: 3GHz (4 Core) CPU
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 750 Ti 2GB | AMD Radeon R7 265
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 26 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: 3.2 GHz (4 Core) CPU
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 | AMD Radeon RX 580
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 26 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
- Additional Notes: Recommend installing on SSD
FAQ
How much does The Forgotten City cost?
The Forgotten City costs $6.24. Currently 75% off!
What are the system requirements for The Forgotten City?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 7 SP1 64-bit Processor: 3GHz (4 Core) CPU Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 750 Ti 2GB | AMD Radeon R7 265 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 26 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Recommended: Recommended: OS: Windows 10 64-bit Processor: 3.2 GHz (4 Core) CPU Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 | AMD Radeon RX 580 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 26 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Additional Notes: Recommend installing on SSD
What platforms is The Forgotten City available on?
The Forgotten City is available on Windows PC.
Is The Forgotten City worth buying?
The Forgotten City has 96% positive reviews from 97 players. Metacritic score: 85/100.
When was The Forgotten City released?
The Forgotten City was released on Jul 28, 2021.
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