# Virtual Villagers 3 Lite — Explore the Secret City!

> Real-time village simulation game focused on survival, research, and exploration. (iPhone/iPad app by LDW Software, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-villagers-3-lite/id346004293 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [LDW Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/297606729)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Family, Simulation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 669 App Store ratings · 266 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 55 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-12-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-villagers-3-lite/id346004293/reviews.md

## What is Virtual Villagers 3 Lite?

Virtual 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!

If you like VV3 Lite, try the full version, which supports a much larger tribe!  Have dozens of villagers working, living and breeding in your iPhone!

VV3 Lite features:

* Unlimited game play
* Full access to all village technologies, collections, puzzles and milestones
* Small, close-knit tribe that takes on the challenges 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!

## Key features

- Real-time weather and gameplay
- Village and tribe management
- Researching technologies
- Investigating ruined city
- Discovering new food sources
- Crafting unique potions
- Collecting items

## What do users think of Virtual Villagers 3 Lite?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Virtual game
- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Classic
- 👍 A classic
- 👍 Awesome!
- 👍 Memories
- 👍 Great But...
- 👍 Awesome game!!!!!!!
- 👍 Brilliant
- 👍 Awesome
- 👍 Love it !!
- 👍 Worth installing!!
- 👍 Great
- 👍 Awesome
- 👍 Fun!
- 👍 Best game ever!!!!!!!

**Cons**

- 🐛 Disappointing
- 🐛 Horrible
- 🐛 Horrible animation
- 🐛 Really
- 🐛 Horrible
- 🔋 Classic but had to delete cause it drained my battery
- 🔋 Horrible
- 🔋 Dry Grass
- 🔋 Not my favorite
- 🐛 Crashing
- 🐛 Crashing!!!!

**Commonly reported bugs**

- 🐛 How to feed
- 🐛 FOOD!?!?
- 🐛 Ouch, the gem is to hot
- 🐛 Blurry
- 🐛 When a ad pops up and I exit I stays frozen
- 🐛 It is way too blurry
- 🐛 Horrible
- 🐛 Dry Grass
- 🐛 Horrible animation
- 🐛 Really
- 🐛 Horrible
- 🐛 Crashing
- 🐛 Crashing!!!!

**Most requested features**

- 💡 I wish i could change their names
- 💡 Add a store where you can buy stuff like clothes or maybe cheats
- 💡 Add a way to see the baby's status
- 💡 Add boats so you can look for things like extra collectibles for rewards

## Recent user reviews (10 of 266)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-villagers-3-lite/id346004293/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Virtual Game

*2024-10-03, version 1.3.1*

Love this game. Wish this was available on Samsung

### 4/5 — Great game

*2024-08-28, version 1.3.1*

Great game, but I can’t work out how to purchase the “full version” that is mentioned now that my tribe is at full capacity. The game itself is very entertaining but I think would benefit if the home screen and instructions was set out better.

### 2/5 — 不是完整版

*2024-02-01*

最近回忆起这款古早小游戏，发现手机可以玩。但是人口最多只能9个，这怎么玩啊

### 4/5 — I really like the game but it would be nice if…

*2023-12-12, version 1.3.1*

I really enjoy playing this game, I like the puzzles you have to figure out and work towards. The issue I ran into is I can’t listen to music or have a show playing on my phone while I play at the same time. I listen to music on my phone to fall asleep, so unfortunately I have stop playing this game before bed :( If you can make your game compatible with music apps or shows, that would be super nice.

### 5/5 — อยากให้ทำต่อ

*2023-08-18, version 1.3.1*

จะมีการพัฒนาต่อไหมครับ อยากให้กลับมาทำต่อหรือทำแนวนี้มาอีกครับ เกมส์เก่าแต่สนุกมากครับ
ส่วนตัวติดตามมาตั้งแต่เด็กครับ

### 4/5 — Classic

*2022-07-28, version 1.3.1*

Classic but had to delete cause it drained my battery

### 2/5 — 又是试玩版？

*2021-12-25*

免费始终只有九个人？

### 5/5 — Help me!

*2021-12-02, version 1.3.1*

I can't solve puzzle 11 like a game bug.

### 1/5 — How to feed

*2021-03-18, version 1.3.1*

How do I feed my villager there gonna die!? HELP

### 2/5 — Disappointing

*2019-12-04, version 1.3.1*

After playing the first app and enjoying it, I thought this would be a great addition. Sadly the populate limit, means it can’t be completed. After restarting a couple of times because of starvation, I managed to get going only to find my only female is dead and is now left with the 4 male children.  After a couple of weeks to only progress and half way through this app will now make it to the trash and never be revisited.  Shame but not one I can recommend to anyone.

## Frequently asked questions about Virtual Villagers 3 Lite

### What is Virtual Villagers 3 Lite?

Virtual Villagers 3 Lite is a simulation game where you care for and nurture a tribe of little people. You teach them survival skills, manage their needs like food and housing, and help them research technologies and fight diseases. The game progresses in real-time, even when your device is off.

### What are the key features of this game?

Key features include real-time weather and gameplay, managing a small tribe, researching village technologies, investigating and rebuilding a ruined city, finding new food sources, crafting unique potions from herbs, and collecting various items. The Lite version offers unlimited gameplay with full access to village features.

### Is this game free to play?

Yes, Virtual Villagers 3 Lite is a free game. It offers unlimited gameplay and full access to all village technologies, collections, puzzles, and milestones within the Lite version.

### What kind of devices is Virtual Villagers 3 Lite compatible with?

The game is designed for iPhone devices. It is recommended for people who enjoy casual simulation and adventure stories.

### What are common use cases for this app?

This app is ideal for players looking for a relaxing yet engaging simulation experience. It's perfect for those who enjoy managing a community, solving puzzles, and uncovering mysteries at their own pace, with gameplay that continues even when the app is closed.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.1 — 2017-09-19

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 out our other chapters!

### 1.1.1.1 — 2011-11-17

Changes in ad content

### 1.1.1 — 2011-08-26

Improved icon 
Links to Twitter and Facebook
Added link to browse our other games 
iAD

### 1.1.0 — 2010-10-26

Improvements in memory management, stability, and savegame integrity.

### 1.0.0 — 2009-12-18

No release notes.

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