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Features & Capabilities

Virtual Villagers 3: The Secret City invites you back to Isola to guide a growing tribe as they explore the ruins of a lost city. Nurture villagers, meet basic survival needs, build housing, research technologies, and defend against disease. Real-time progression means your village continues to develop even when your device is off, with dynamic weather and evolving surprises whenever you return.

Key features include real-time weather, discovering who among your villagers becomes Chief, investigating and rebuilding the ruined city, finding new food sources, crafting potions from hidden herbs, dozens of collectibles, raising children who resemble their parents, watching villagers age, and unraveling the mysteries of Isola. This title is part of the award-winning Virtual Villagers series.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
LDW Software, LLC
Rating:
4.10
(227)
Version:
1.3.1 Last updated: 2017-09-19
Version code:
841384833
Creation date:
2009-10-31
Compatible devices:
Size:
55.04MB
Price:
0.99
URLs:
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Full description:
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Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-06
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Developed by:
LDW Software, LLC
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/virtual-villagers-3/id336705448
Website:
http://www.VirtualVillagers.com

User Reviews

Reviews show strong nostalgia and praise for VV3’s puzzles, ambiance, and long-term play. However, multiple reports highlight persistent bugs that block progression (statue glitches, village resets) and action glitches (gem overheating). Players also cite performance/compatibility issues across devices and OS, plus slow resource management (food, tech points). Overall, it’s beloved by fans but plagued by recurring bugs and tech compatibility problems that hinder playability.
Pros
  • Nostalgia and enduring love for the Virtual Villagers series among longtime fans.
  • Engaging puzzles with variety and a satisfying sense of progression.
  • Peaceful, charming island ambiance with cute, interesting villagers.
  • Strong long-term replay value and the ability to complete the puzzles over weeks.
Cons
  • Major progression-blocking bugs (e.g., statue glitch, village resets) that prevent completing the game.
  • Recurring action-halting glitches like 'the gem is too hot to pick up' that stop villagers from doing tasks.
  • Performance and compatibility issues across devices/OS (not optimized for newer iPhones, crashing on older iOS, 64-bit update requirements).
  • Slow pace with resource-management challenges (difficulty keeping food and earning tech points).
Recent reviews
I’ve loved this game since I played it the first time. I remember getting introduced to the Virtual Villagers games by my mom when I was little and I was so excited to find them on the app store. I’m in my 20s now and still love them so much!
by Lu*****, 2026-01-24

Don’t buy the 99 cent. It is very bad and cheap to look at just pay the 1.99
by (G*****, 2021-09-20

This is by far my favorite of the virtual villagers games. Although it’s not optimized for iPhone X and up phones. Disappointing but still a great game.
by To*****, 2020-10-21
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