Banished

Banished

Real Time Strategy (RTS) • Simulator • Strategy • Indie
2014

Banished is an upcoming Real Time Strategy (RTS)/Simulator/Strategy/Indie game releasing on PC (Microsoft Windows). Scheduled to launch on February 18, 2014.

Developed by Shining Rock Software and published by Shining Rock Software.

Release Date: 02/19/2014

Released
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Story

Welcome to the world of Banished! In this city-building strategy game, you control a group of exiled travelers who decide to restart their lives in a new land. They have only the clothes on their backs and a cart filled with supplies from their homeland. The objective of the game is to keep the population alive and grow it into a successful culture. Options for feeding the people include hunting and gathering, agriculture, trade, and fishing. However, sustainable practices must be considered to survive in the long term.

Screenshots

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Game Information

Platforms

PC (Microsoft Windows)

Genres

Real Time Strategy (RTS)SimulatorStrategyIndie

Developer

  • Shining Rock Software

Publisher

  • Shining Rock Software

Player Perspective

Bird view / Isometric

Ratings & Reviews

68%
Critic Score
3 reviews
72%
User Score
181 ratings

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

SurvivalHistorical

Game Modes

Single player

Key Features

medievaldiseasemanagementfarmingprehistoricnatural disastercity buildersingle-player only

Release Information

Primary Release Date

February 18, 2014

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

PC (Microsoft Windows)

February 18, 2014
Worldwide

Release Notes

  • Release dates may vary by region and platform
  • Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
  • Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
  • Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping

System Requirements

Estimated system requirements for Banished on PC

Minimum Requirements

os:Windows 10 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
memory:8 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti / AMD RX 570
directx:Version 11
storage:25 GB available space

Recommended Requirements

✨ Recommended
os:Windows 10/11 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
memory:16 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 2070 / AMD RX 6700 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:30 GB available space (SSD recommended)

Important Notes

  • These are estimated requirements based on game analysis and industry standards
  • Official system requirements will be announced closer to release date
  • SSD storage highly recommended for reduced loading times
  • Requirements may vary for different graphics settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra)
  • VR games may have additional requirements if VR support is included

💡Performance Tips

For the best experience with Banished, consider upgrading to an SSD, ensuring your graphics drivers are up to date, and closing unnecessary background applications before playing.

Frequently Asked Questions about Banished