Townsfolk's latest expansion introduces three exciting new factions to the game
The Tsardom, Shogunate, and Sultanate factions each bring unique buildings and gameplay benefits
These factions debut alongside fresh puzzle content, challenge modes, and additional features in this major update
Blending grid-based puzzles with city-building mechanics, TownsFolk continues Short Circuit Studios' tradition of innovative mobile games. The developer behind hits like Teeny Tiny Town and Teeny Tiny Trains is clearly investing significant resources into TownsFolk's development, particularly with this impressive addition of three completely new playable factions.
The new factions - the Tsardom, Shogunate, and Sultanate - each feature distinct playstyles:
- Tsardom: Inspired by fantasy Russia, this faction maintains large populations but struggles with food and gold. Their strengths include religious Faith bonuses and unique structures like Sky Docks for aerial control and Tesla Towers for defense.
- Shogunate: Drawing from Japanese influences, this faction thrives near water sources. Coastal and river tiles become powerful assets, while buildings like Onsens, Water Pavilions, and Sky Pagodas support rapid population growth and high production output.
Desert challenges await
The Sultanate presents perhaps the most difficult gameplay experience. Modeled after Arabian civilizations, players must carefully manage scarce desert resources while relying on trade networks and hidden reserves. While gold generation is strong, maintaining adequate food and water supplies requires careful planning.
Key Sultanate buildings include Oil Refineries for resource advantages, Trade Caravans for income generation, and grand Mosques for cultural development. These three factions arrive with additional content including new puzzles, weekly challenges, an updated compendium, and visual upgrades for all factions' guard towers.
With this substantial update, TownsFolk offers players plenty of fresh content to explore. For those craving more strategic gameplay after mastering these new factions, we recommend browsing our curated selection of top strategy games available on Android devices.
