The series, developed by Last Day of Work , is a renowned collection of "god-sim" games set on the mythical island of Isola. The franchise is celebrated for its unique real-time gameplay , where the village continues to thrive, age, and face challenges even when the player is not actively playing.

: Players manage basic survival needs like food, housing, and disease.

Released in 2006, the first chapter introduces a tribe of survivors fleeing a volcanic eruption.

: Villagers can be trained in five specialties: farming, building, research, healing, and breeding. Virtual Villagers 2: The Lost Children

Below is an overview of the first five core chapters of the series. 1. Virtual Villagers: A New Home

: The game features 16 core puzzles to solve, such as uncovering a buried well or building a grain store.