April 16, 2026 PC

ShantyTown

Game facts

When is ShantyTown coming out?

ShantyTown is scheduled to release on Apr 16, 2026.

What are the ShantyTown review scores?

ShantyTown has an OpenCritic Top Critics average of 83/100 based on 11 reviews.

Which platforms is ShantyTown on?

ShantyTown is listed on PC (Microsoft Windows).

ShantyTown is a relaxing diorama-building game about finding beauty in everyday chaos. Bring new locations to life, stack your urban buildings high, and fill each little nook and cranny with your own touch. Even messiness has its own little charm.

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Indie
Single player
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83

Top Critics Average
Open Critic Strong tier

73%

Critics Recommend
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ShantyTown is a calm, atmospheric builder where players create improvised neighbourhoods in unexpected spaces. Players stack shops, tuck rooftop gardens into corners, and build by instinct rather than rules. Four years in the making, the project has evolved from a modest experiment into a complete, thoughtfully crafted game that reflects the charm and honesty of imperfect design within dense cities.

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