Virtual Villagers 3 in IOS

Explore the Secret City!

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Our Expert Score

78/100

Virtual Villagers 3: The Secret City is a charming and relaxing 'life sim' that runs in real-time. It’s the kind of game you check in on throughout the day. I love the sense of mystery; uncovering the ruins of the city feels like a genuine discovery. The villagers have their own personalities, and watching them grow, marry, and have children creates a real emotional connection.

However, the real-time nature can be stressful if you forget to check in and your villagers run out of food. It's definitely a slower burn compared to modern mobile games, but for those who enjoy world-building and light puzzle-solving without the need for constant action, it’s a delightful experience. The visuals are dated, but the soul of the game is still very much intact.

Dinsun reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPod

Version 1.3.1Tue Sep 19 2017

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Hello Virtual Villagers fans!

We've updated Virtual Villagers 3: Secret City to support the latest devices and iOS versions! Millions of loyal fans have enjoyed the award-winning Virtual Villagers series, and we're happy to invite you back one of our favourites. Revisit the classic third instalment of the franchise, and guide your fledgling tribe to investigate and discover the mysterious remains of a ruined city!

Return to Isola and help your villagers thrive and prosper!

If you enjoy the Virtual Villagers series, don't forget to check us out at www.virtualvillagers.com. We love to hear your feedback, and have plenty of exciting new things planned in the future!


Villagers: The Secret City is the third chapter in the award-winning Virtual Villagers series from the creators of Fish Tycoon and Virtual Families. This is the same game that became a best-selling Windows and Mac sensation!

Care for and nurture a tribe of little people by teaching them the basics of survival. Grow a small village in your iPhone: your little villagers have food needs, housing needs, technologies to research and diseases to fight! As the tribe grows and prospers, the villagers become curious about the ruined city they have discovered and the secrets it holds.

The game continues to progress in true real time, even when your iPhone is turned off, so don’t forget to check in regularly to care for your tribe, help them gain skills and technology, and enable them to discover the secrets that lay waiting for them. How will you lead your tribe?

More about Virtual Villagers: The Secret City:

* Real-time weather! Clouds, fog, and sudden downpours that drench your tribe.

* Real-time game play, with new surprises every time you turn on the game!

* Discover who among your tribe is destined to become Chief!

* Investigate and rebuild the remains of a ruined city!

* Find new sources of food for your villagers!

* Help your villagers make a variety of unique potions from hidden herbs, many with unpredictable effects.

* Dozens of new collectibles for children to retrieve.

* Raise children who resemble their parents.

* Watch your villagers thrive, and then grow old, slow and grey.

* Help your villagers unravel the mysteries of Isola!

Virtual Villagers have been awarded with:

* Sim Game of the Year – Game Tunnel

* The Zeebys – Gamezebo

* Parents Choice Recommended Award

* iParenting Media Award

Recommended for people who enjoy casual sims and adventure stories like the Lost TV series and Survivor!

Visit our Official Virtual Villagers site at www.VirtualVillagers.com for instructions, strategy guides, and much more!


Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone 5S, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone SE (1st generation), iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone SE (3rd generation), iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16e, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPad Air, iPad Air Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 2 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 3 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 4, iPad mini 4 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (9.7‑inch), iPad Pro (9.7‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (5th generation), iPad (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (2nd generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (2nd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (10.5‑inch), iPad Pro (10.5‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (6th generation), iPad (6th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch), iPad Pro (11‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (3rd generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (5th generation), iPad mini (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (7th generation), iPad (7th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch) (2nd generation), iPad Pro (11‑inch) (2nd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (4th generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (4th generation), iPad Air (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (8th generation), iPad (8th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation), iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation), iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (6th generation), iPad mini (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (9th generation), iPad (9th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (5th generation), iPad Air (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (10th generation), iPad (10th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch) (4th generation), iPad Pro (11‑inch) (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (6th generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (6th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M2), iPad Air 11-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M2), iPad Air 13-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M4), iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M4), iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (A17 Pro), iPad mini (A17 Pro) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (A16), iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M3), iPad Air 11-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M3), iPad Air 13-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M5), iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M5), iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPod touch (6th generation), and iPod touch (7th generation).

Return to Isola in the beloved third instalment of Virtual Villagers! Guide your fledgling tribe to discover the mysterious ruins of a lost city... What will they find?

Villagers: The Secret City is the third chapter in the award-winning Virtual Villagers series from the creators of Fish Tycoon and Virtual Families. This is the same game that became a best-selling Windows and Mac sensation!

Care for and nurture a tribe of little people by teaching them the basics of survival. Grow a small village in your iPhone: your little villagers have food needs, housing needs, technologies to research and diseases to fight! As the tribe grows and prospers, the villagers become curious about the ruined city they have discovered and the secrets it holds.

The game continues to progress in true real time, even when your iPhone is turned off, so don’t forget to check in regularly to care for your tribe, help them gain skills and technology, and enable them to discover the secrets that lay waiting for them. How will you lead your tribe?

More about Virtual Villagers: The Secret City:

* Real-time weather! Clouds, fog, and sudden downpours that drench your tribe.

* Real-time game play, with new surprises every time you turn on the game!

* Discover who among your tribe is destined to become Chief!

* Investigate and rebuild the remains of a ruined city!

* Find new sources of food for your villagers!

* Help your villagers make a variety of unique potions from hidden herbs, many with unpredictable effects.

* Dozens of new collectibles for children to retrieve.

* Raise children who resemble their parents.

* Watch your villagers thrive, and then grow old, slow and grey.

* Help your villagers unravel the mysteries of Isola!

Virtual Villagers have been awarded with:

* Sim Game of the Year – Game Tunnel

* The Zeebys – Gamezebo

* Parents Choice Recommended Award

* iParenting Media Award

Recommended for people who enjoy casual sims and adventure stories like the Lost TV series and Survivor!

Visit our Official Virtual Villagers site at www.VirtualVillagers.com for instructions, strategy guides, and much more!


Ratings & Reviews

4.1 out of 5 with 227 Counts
Age Rating 9+

Screenshots

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In Virtual Villagers 3: The Secret City, you lead a group of shipwrecked survivors into the heart of a mysterious island. This real-time simulation continues even when your device is turned off. Assign your villagers to different tasks like farming, building, or research to help them flourish. Solve puzzles to uncover the secrets of the ancient city and ensure the survival of your tribe through generations.

Features

1

Real-time gameplay

2

Dynamic character growth

3

Complex puzzle-solving

4

Customizable tribe members

Tips

Promotion Videos

Virtual Villagers 3: The Secret City - LDW - YouTube

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Q&A

The game continues in real-time. If you haven't set enough food gatherers, your villagers might starve, so it's best to pause the game in options if you'll be away long.

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