Simple Lands Online: Text Strategy Game Launches
New York, NY – May 2024 – Independent developer Studio Nova today announced the official launch of Simple Lands Online, a browser-based text strategy game that blends deep tactical decision-making with immersive storytelling. Available now on PC and mobile devices, the game invites players to build empires, manage resources, and navigate complex political and military challenges—all through rich, narrative-driven text.
Set in the mystical realm of Aelthar, where ancient magic intertwines with shifting alliances and warring factions, Simple Lands Online puts players in control of a fledgling kingdom trying to survive in a volatile world. From choosing which villages to expand, to deciding whether to ally with a neighboring warlord or launch a preemptive strike, every decision shapes the fate of the realm.
Key features of Simple Lands Online include:
Text-Driven Gameplay: A nostalgic yet modern approach to strategy gaming, emphasizing storytelling, player choice, and long-term planning.
Dynamic World Events: Randomly generated crises—plagues, rebellions, natural disasters—keep gameplay unpredictable and engaging.
Resource & Diplomacy Management: Balance food, gold, and mana while forging alliances or manipulating rival rulers.
Character Development: Recruit and train unique advisors, generals, and mages, each with their own personalities and abilities.
Multiple Endings: Your choices determine whether you rise as a benevolent king, a feared warlord, or a forgotten legend.
“Simple Lands Online was born from a love of classic strategy games and the power of narrative,” said lead designer Lena Cho. “We wanted to prove that you don’t need flashy graphics to create a compelling, replayable experience. The text is where the heart of the game beats.”
The game is free-to-play with optional in-game purchases for cosmetic items and faster progression. A premium version, Simple Lands: Legacy Edition, is also available for $14.99, unlocking exclusive story arcs, additional regions, and ad-free gameplay.
Simple Lands Online is now live on Steam, the App Store, and Google Play. For more information, visit www.simplelands.online.
About Studio Nova:
Based in Portland, Oregon, Studio Nova is a small team of former game designers, writers, and historians dedicated to creating thoughtful, player-driven experiences. Their mission is to reinvent classic gameplay through innovation and narrative depth.
Press Kit and Screenshots available at: press.simplelands.online