10 Best Hidden Gem Video Games Of 2022

Sometimes, even the best games fail because they weren't advertised enough or they came out at the wrong time. However, it's very likely the reason why Dorfromantik didn't do well is because it has a terrible title. (Seriously, I don't know how to pronounce or spell it.)

However, this name is fitting since "Dorfromantik" is German for "village romanticization", which perfectly sums up this city-building puzzle-based game. By attaching hexagonal tiles to one another, you can populate your own biome with villages, forests, and railways.

Because placed tiles can't be moved, you need to be careful how you arrange your mini-world, since the game end when you run out of tiles. By completing quests, you will be rewarded with bonus tiles, allowing to expand your creation further.

Dorformantik is designed to be the perfect escape. Like Animal Crossing or Minecraft, you can build all your little habitats at your own pace. With the cheery tunes and the picturesque visuals, Dorfromatnik feels more like a meditation than a game. Whether you play it for five minutes or two hours, you will feel completely cleansed afterwards.