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About Virtual Villagers Origins 2: Craft, build, farm, breed and solve puzzles in a village right on your computer!

2018SimulationFree to playWindows · macOSby Last Day Of Work
Virtual Villagers Origins 2 — Steam game cover
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Crafting requires multi day waits without premium currencyOffline progression keeps surprises for returnPuzzles evolve across multiple chaptersChallengingPunishingStressful

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Other recommendable Steam games by Last Day Of Work, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Plant Tycoon

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Last Day Of Work, the studio behind Virtual Villagers Origins 2. Shares Simulation with Virtual Villagers Origins 2.

    Plant Tycoon is a gardening sim game where you nurture plants and experiment with increasingly rare and valuable species. The object is to breed and cross breed plants until you find the 6 Magic Plants of Isola and solve the genetic puzzle. You start with a couple of dollars, a handful of seeds, some soil and water.

    2008SimulationCasual9.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Virtual Villagers: A New Home

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Last Day Of Work, the studio behind Virtual Villagers Origins 2. Shares Simulation with Virtual Villagers Origins 2.

    Care for and nurture a tribe of little people by teaching them the basics of survival. They need to become farmers, builders, scientists, parents and make decisions about unpredictable 'island events'! Guide their day-to-day lives and help them explore and restore their new home.

    2008SimulationCasual9.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Virtual Villagers - The Secret City

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Last Day Of Work, the studio behind Virtual Villagers Origins 2. Shares Simulation with Virtual Villagers Origins 2.

    Embark on a journey with a group of villagers in search of a new part of the island to populate. Land on the hidden shores of the northern side of Isola and explore what was once a secret city. Find new sources of food to nourish your villagers and help them rebuild the remains of this mysterious city. Who lived here before?

    2008SimulationCasual9.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Fish Tycoon

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Last Day Of Work, the studio behind Virtual Villagers Origins 2. Shares Simulation with Virtual Villagers Origins 2.

    Fish Tycoon is a virtual fish breeding game. The object is to breed and cross breed fish until you find the 7 Magic Fish and solve the genetic puzzle. You will have to buy supplies like meds, eggs and special plants and then sell some of your fish in your virtual pet store.

    2008SimulationCasual9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Virtual Villagers: The Lost Children

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Virtual Villagers Origins 2.

    Another title from Last Day Of Work, the studio behind Virtual Villagers Origins 2. Shares Simulation with Virtual Villagers Origins 2.

    Somewhere in the Pacific, there was a beautiful island, called Isola, where lost villagers made their home. The castaways explored their small part of the island and knew every corner. Only a mysterious cave had not been carefully explored.

    2008SimulationCasual9.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Virtual Families

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Last Day Of Work, the studio behind Virtual Villagers Origins 2. Shares Simulation with Virtual Villagers Origins 2.

    From the developer of the smash-hit Virtual Villagers series comes the new casual game that captures the drama of life—Virtual Families! Virtual Families is a casual family sim that runs in true-real time. Adopt and nurture a needy person in the computer. Help them meet a mate, and start a family.

    2009SimulationCasual9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Fish Tycoon 2: Virtual Aquarium

    WHY THIS

    Shares real time progression with Virtual Villagers Origins 2.

    Another title from Last Day Of Work, the studio behind Virtual Villagers Origins 2. Shares Simulation with Virtual Villagers Origins 2.

    Greetings Tycoons! Your favorite mobile game is now available on Windows & Mac! Are you as excited as we are? Happy Fishing!

    2018SimulationFreeSteam ↗
  8. Virtual Families 2: Our Dream House

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Last Day Of Work, the studio behind Virtual Villagers Origins 2. Shares Simulation with Virtual Villagers Origins 2.

    The sequel to the smash hit is finally here!

    2018Simulation7.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Virtual Villagers Origins 2

Is Virtual Villagers Origins 2 free to play?
Yes — Virtual Villagers Origins 2 is a free-to-play title on Steam. You can install and play it without buying anything, though some games include optional in-app purchases.
Who developed Virtual Villagers Origins 2?
Virtual Villagers Origins 2 was developed by Last Day Of Work.

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