The Village
Released Oct 2017
There are several game modes, Horror mode, Rescue mode, Intense mode and other modes that are yet to come. There are also several difficulties, where you may face a shortage of resources or resources found more easily. The game also features some online interactions.
48% positive · 201 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
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Evaluation
The Village launched on October 12, 2017 and has had a sparse post-launch history. In May 2020, the studio was acquired by a new team (operating as "New Waves Games"), who overhauled the game — removing a required third-party account system, fixing 34 reported bugs, and improving overall performance. They pledged to keep the game in the best possible shape going forward.
The most recent developer activity is a bug fix posted on February 15, 2025, resolving an infinite loop issue on game load. While the store description does mention "other modes that are yet to come," this language has been present since the game's original 2017 launch and has not been backed by any concrete announcement, roadmap, or unreleased DLC in the years since. The only DLC — a soundtrack — was released in June 2018. No new content has been announced or shipped since the 2020 overhaul, and there are no unreleased DLC entries on the store.
The October 2017 post announcing a v0.3 update with co-op, expanded modes, and social features was never followed through, and given that nearly nine years have passed with none of those features appearing, this promise was effectively abandoned under the previous studio ownership. The new owners' 2020 statement focused on maintenance and stability, not new content expansion.
Overall, the game appears to have settled into occasional maintenance — the February 2025 bug fix shows the developer still monitors and patches the game — but there is no evidence of new content being developed or planned. The game functions as a complete, if modest, product in its current state.
Evidence
New studio ownership announced a major overhaul: removed third-party account requirement, fixed 34 bugs, improved performance. Stated the game 'is more alive than ever' and they 'will keep the game in the best possible way' — a maintenance commitment rather than a content expansion promise.
Only DLC is the game's soundtrack, released in June 2018. No unreleased DLC exists in the store listing.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
SA Industry
Achievements
8
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
REWORKED!
The game was reworked on 19/05/2020, we removed the need for a third party account to play.
ABOUT THE GAME
There are several game modes, Horror mode, Rescue mode, Intense mode and other modes that are yet to come.
There are also several difficulties, where you may face the scarcity of resources or resources found more easily.
The game also features interactions online, although it is not fully multiplayer at the moment.
* Horror Mode
Some time ago, a boy went to visit 'Villa', and never came back. Knowing this the protagonist of this way goes behind this boy and clues left by him, he then takes his car and follows towards 'Villa', arriving there he enters 'Villa' and his only accessory is a flashlight, that the games start!
Maybe the best option is to run ...
In this mode you have a flashlight, and you'll have to look for more batteries, so you do not stay in the dark
It also has an inventory system where you can store / use first-aid kits and band-aid
In addition to all the cabinets, drawers, wardrobes, etc. are interactive, to look for things
The mode also features special puzzles and mechanics
*Intense Mode
After the disaster in Villa the government sent several men to invade the place and finish everything, after cleaning almost everything in the Villa there is still the 'Letter of the secret' hidden somewhere in the 'Villa', you then Command a group of trained men, a small but very skillful team, and you are the captain of this team, and well equipped you decide to invade the 'Villa' and collect the 'Secret Letter', there will be many armed men inside the Villa, But that will not be a problem for your team, will it?
*Rescue Mode
After the publication of the valuable 'Secret Letter' several groups clashed with the government men who were in the Villa, and a group ends up getting in and making some men hostage, the government then decides to call the FSO Special operations) the most trained and trained men in the country, but in the middle of the way a major accident happens in the ocean and only you survive, so with the thirst of accomplishing the mission you ignore the government's decision to abort the mission and decide to invade the Villa alone and rescue the hostages.
Video and more more information coming soon.
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Game and support available in Portuguese and English.
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Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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