The Settlers
- Release Date:1993
- Genres:RTS, City Builder
- Developer:Blue Byte Software
- Publisher:Blue Byte Software
- Platforms:PC, Amiga
- Re-releases: The Settlers - History Edition (2018)
- Series:The Settlers
The Settlers (Serf City: Life is Feudal) is a real-time strategy with economic simulation elements, released by Blue Byte Software in 1993, which became a significant milestone in the genre's development. The game combined classic settlement building with a deep logistics and economy system, making it stand out among other strategies of its time.
In The Settlers, the player manages the development of a small settlement, gathers resources, organizes goods production, and assigns residents to professions. A key feature was the courier system that transported resources between buildings, adding realism and depth to the gameplay. Combat played a secondary role and was not too complex, emphasizing economic strategy.
Upon release, The Settlers received high praise for its innovative gameplay and atmosphere. Players appreciated the engaging resource management and the satisfaction of building their own economic empire. Over time, the game became a cult classic, and its influence can be traced in many later strategy and simulation games.
Modern players view The Settlers with nostalgia, recognizing its historical value and achievements as one of the first games to combine building and economy in the RTS genre.
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