# Virtual Villagers 5

> Protect your New Believers!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id446408493](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id446408493)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id446408493`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** LDW Software, LLC
- **Category:** Simulation
- **Rating:** 3.90 / 5 (360 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2.0
- **Last updated:** 2017-09-19
- **First published:** 2011-07-14
- **Size:** 86 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/virtual-villagers-5/id446408493)
- **Website:** [http://www.VirtualVillagers.com](http://www.virtualvillagers.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.ldw.com/privacy\_legal.php](http://www.ldw.com/privacy_legal.php)

## Description

Virtual Villagers 5: New Believers drops you onto the Island of Isola, where you guide your tribe, confront masked heathens, dismantle totems, and wield godlike powers to protect your people. This charming casual simulation blends exploration, real-time puzzles, and engaging island events to keep your village growing and learning.

Enjoy real-time weather, new puzzles, and dozens of achievements as the game progresses in real time—even when your device is off. Ideal for fans of casual simulations and adventure stories who love building, exploring, and leading a thriving tribe.

## Rankings

- #89,110 — Overall

## Review summary

Overall, reviews show a loyal, long-time fanbase and praise for VV5 as the strongest yet with engaging, challenging puzzles and deep gameplay. Many want a sequel. However, recurring issues include bugs that block progress, discomfort with religious/colonial themes, slow pacing and balance, and device/UX compatibility problems on iOS. The title is cherished but not without notable flaws.

### Pros

- Loved by fans; strong nostalgia for the Virtual Villagers series.
- The 5th game is praised as the best in the series and is challenging but fun.
- Deep, long-form gameplay with puzzles and progression that can absorb many hours.
- Ongoing interest in a new sequel; many want a VV6 or updated version.

### Cons

- Frequent glitches/bugs that hinder progress (e.g., builder issues, master scientist inactivity, Lake Puzzle problems, crashes).
- Content concerns: outdated religious language and colonial imagery (heathens and forced conversion) that feel uncomfortable to some players.
- Pacing and balance issues: slow progression due to long time-lapse, reliance on Master Scientist for crops, and housing limits delaying births.
- Device/UX/compatibility issues: UI not fitting well on some screens, performance concerns on newer iOS devices, and general compatibility problems.

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