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STAR WARS Galactic Battlegrounds Saga
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As always, Email support (at) shiningrocksoftware (dot) com if you have any issues. This will likely be the last update of Banished, except for any major bug fixes. The OSX and Linux versions development has stopped, and won't be released.

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Based on our record, Banished seems to be more popular. It has been mentioned 2 times since March 2021.
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Banished is recommended for fans of city-building simulations who enjoy micromanaging resources and tackling survival challenges. Players who appreciate games like Cities: Skylines or Frostpunk, but are looking for a more compact and intimate setting will likely enjoy Banished. It is best suited for those who take pleasure in planning, adaptability, and overcoming environmental challenges.
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Just getting in to Farthest Frontier which is superficially like Banished but there's more and they're creating content. Source: over 3 years ago
What about Banished? Absolutely fantastic game and developed by just one person. Source: over 3 years ago
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