Fabledom Reviews

Fabledom is ranked in the 75th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
8 / 10
Jun 3, 2024

Fabledom offers one of the most well-rounded takes on the city-builder genre, mixing addictive kingdom-building with a fun and unique dose of fairytale shenanigans.

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7 / 10.0
May 17, 2024

Fabledom is a city builder in which you can build your own kingdom. The game is able to create a cozy atmosphere and its world has some nice details, but the lack of content can lead the player to lose interest quickly.

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8 / 10.0
May 13, 2024

It's hard to deny Fabledom's innate charm. It's an incredibly likable game, easy to understand and simple to get hooked on.

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8 / 10
May 23, 2024

Despite minor blemishes, Fabledom is nothing short of enchanting.

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7.5 / 10.0
May 30, 2024

I came away impressed with Fabledom, it offers something unique and new to the city builder genre. Some of the humor was a little dry for my taste, but its impossible to deny this games cutesy charm. It’s a very likeable and chill city builder and aside from the AI still needing some work; despite being in EA for a year, Fabledom is a relaxing and wholly enjoyable game.

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8.5 / 10.0
May 13, 2024

Fabledom is a truly remarkable city-builder. The game formulas remain the classic ones, but the fairy-tale context significantly enriches the game structure. relaxing, fun and engaging.

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74 / 100
May 13, 2024

Fabledom has deeper mechanics than maybe its storybook look suggests, and the folding-in of fairytale fantasy is winning. While both the fairytale and romance elements are unique twists, the core mechanics are pretty standard. Fans of the genre will feel right at home. I wouldn’t call Fabledom uninspired, but whatever it lacks in ambition it makes up in charm and familiar fun.

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7 / 10.0
Jun 3, 2024

Fabledom is an ideal city builder for those seeking a cozy gameplay experience. However, it doesn't take any significant risks in its gameplay and may be overshadowed by the numerous high-quality city builders currently saturating the market.

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4.3 / 5.0
May 27, 2024

If you can work around the resource supply issue… this is indeed a nice chill little game. It's not overly deep or taxing… but it's kind of nice watching your little town grow into a thriving city and the little fairy tale elements here or there just add another bit of charm to it all. It's not terribly expensive but it's not a huge game either so it's about the right point (but if you're not sure, just wait for a sale). Certainly worth a look if you want a city builder that's a bit less stressful and has some mild fantasy elements.

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8 / 10.0
Jun 1, 2024

Fabledom is a great city builder, adding some much needed variety into the genre. It does have its flaws, but none are even close to being game-ruining.

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8.5 / 10.0
May 15, 2024

Fabledomis a relaxed city builder that doesn’t introduce revolutionary new mechanics but executes classic ideas very well. I loved spending time zoomed in, looking at my peasants and commoners as they worked and walked. It’s equally fun to find the way to another ruler’s heart by sending truckloads of tulips and running missions.

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7.5 / 10.0
Jun 19, 2024

I liked the fact that Fabledom didn’t demand a lot from me. It’s an easygoing citybuilder which gives you a bit of variety on how to develop your town. The extra activities your heroes can partake one were beyond basic, but a nice addition, regardless. I wish there were more building options, especially when it comes to bigger buildings, however.

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Zoë Osik
Top Critic
May 14, 2024

If nothing else, Fabledom fills the need to build a thriving fantasy kingdom without an over reliance on war and conquering. You can lead a cozy life in a peaceful kingdom with minimal (read: no) defenses. You can also choose to attack everything in sight and see where that takes you. I’m sure Sir Payne would appreciate a fellow warmongering monarch in an otherwise peaceful world.

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8.5 / 10.0
Jun 3, 2024

Fabledom is a wonderful city-building experience that’ll appeal to all players thanks to its accessible gameplay and satisfying sense of progress. It keeps things simple as you develop your kingdom, but also offers enough depth and variety to ensure players will be fully invested in forging alliances, making discoveries across the land, or even going to war. And hey, who knows, you might even find love along the way. It’s just a blast to play, whilst the delightful presentation is perfectly befitting of the game’s fairytale-like world. I’ll admit, I’m hardly a city-building aficionado, but Fabledom offers some of the most fun that I’ve had with the genre.

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80 / 100
May 25, 2024

With a fairy tale-like presentation and minimum involvement kind of gameplay, Fabledom represents a pretty unique city-building experience.

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8 / 10.0
May 28, 2024

Fabledom is an endearing addition to the city builder genre, offering a fairy tale universe that stands out for its simplicity and charm. With an accessible mechanic, it's an excellent entrypoint for new players while offering enough depth to keep veterans invested. The combination of resource management and interaction with magic creatures creates a balanced and pleasant experience. With a focus on the fablings' happiness, Fabledom provides hours of relaxing and creative entertainment as we look for our "happily ever after."

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80 / 100
May 22, 2024

Fabledom, which felt like something out of a fairy tale, both reminded me how much I have aged and showed me that it is a very pleasant experience with its unique structure.

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9 / 10.0
May 13, 2024

Fabledom is a truly unique spin on the city-building genre, giving you not only a fable book makeover but a unique set of fantastical obstacles to overcome. Adorable and colorful but not afraid to be challenging, the game provides plenty of challenge for the city-sim veteran, as well as a charming political and romantic element that helps keep the game fresh.

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Loved
May 13, 2024

Overall, I’ve had a lot of fun with Fabledom. It can be a slow burner, and it takes a while to get going. That may not suit all players of the genre, but for me, it gives me an opportunity to watch the Fablings ambling around as they build their city, and I love the fairytale setting.

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