Ostriv is a real hidden gem for city-building fans. The game by developer yevhen8 is currently in alpha status and can already be purchased as an Early Access title on Steam and GOG. The city-building game focuses on dynamic cities that do not rely on fixed grids for building restrictions and can therefore be designed completely freely. Ostriv also focuses on realistic developments in society instead of repetitive quests when it comes to the challenges you will face during the game.
What to expect in the future
In its current state, Ostriv already offers over 40 buildings and five maps for you. Agriculture and land trade are already implemented in the game, as well as a dynamic change of seasons. You can always follow the development of the game by looking at the detailed roadmap of the developer. The top item on the to-do list is the campaign mode, which will give the city-building game a story frame. In addition, the existing trade on waterways, such as rivers or lakes, is to be expanded. Important social aspects such as education and religion or crime and security are also on the agenda and should make the gameplay much more versatile in the near future.
The Roadmap in Detail
- Campaign (story mode)
- Improved trade: maritime trade and river trade, negotiations, discounts, reputation
- More statistics (production, consumption, trade, etc.)
- More production chains
- Education, religion, entertainment
- Cemeteries ✓
- Crime, justice and security
- More types of housing (row houses, etc.)
- More types of bridges, paved roads
- Pigs ✓, sheep, chicks ✓, fruit gardens, more grain varieties
- More sound effects and
