# Virtual Villagers 3 - Lite — Explore the Secret City! > Real-time village simulation and exploration game with tribe management. (iPhone/iPad app by LDW Software, LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-villagers-3-lite/id393581334 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [LDW Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/297606729) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Family, Simulation - Price: Free - Rating: 4.10/5 from 184 App Store ratings · 49 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 56 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2011-08-24 - Data updated: 2026-07-04 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-villagers-3-lite/id393581334/reviews.md ## What is Virtual Villagers 3? 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 iPad: 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 iPad 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? Exclusive features in the iPad version include: - Support for multiple simultaneous players, so that up to 5 people can have their own separate tribe on the same iPad! - Personalize your tribe by renaming your villagers! 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 iPad! 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 simulations and adventure stories like the Lost TV series and Survivor! ## Key features - Tribe nurturing and survival - Village building and research - Ruined city exploration - Real-time gameplay - Resource management - Potion crafting ## Recent user reviews (10 of 49) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-villagers-3-lite/id393581334/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Full version *2019-07-03* Hello, is this full version or do we have to pay? Was trying to reproduce my population but it said only available in full version ### 3/5 — Whatttttt *2019-01-31, version 1.3.1* I think it’s crazy how you have to pay for the full version and how you can’t have more then nine people in this version it’s so ennoying but others then that it’s a great game ### 5/5 — Quick Question! *2017-11-19, version 1.3.1* This game is awesome but I have a question:can normal villagers turn into heathens if they have 0 faith? ### 4/5 — Help *2015-10-07, version 1.1.1.1* Some please help! I can't find another food source after the beehive and the fruit tree. Where is it? My poor villagers are going to starve to death. ### 1/5 — Good game but bugs *2015-09-07, version 1.1.1.1* Positive: Great trial of the full game. You get all that the full games get only difference is that the village population is capped at 10 people. Negative: Game keeps on closing down on it's own for no reason. Extremely annoying. Please Fix otherwise I wont be buying the full version as it's a problem in the paid version as well. ### 2/5 — Was good but now I'm upset *2015-06-20, version 1.1.1.1* All of my females died out and I got no random events to increase my population, therefore, everybody eventually died. I WAS doing GREAT; lots of food, tech points and all of the puzzles were completed! Then, I went on the game and it said: 'Your tribe is lost! Game over!' I was so upset and disappointed so please let me adopt a new tribe and not have to start over! It's so unfair! ### 3/5 — Maybe... *2015-04-19, version 1.1.1.1* This game is kinda annoying to me.only because my entire tribe is starving and the bee hive and fruit tree don't have enough food to harvest and I can't go fishing like the first two because there are sharks in the water😤.but I DO like the fact that the chief can make magical food.but I only downloaded it today and already most of my tribe is already dead or weakened . But it is a nice game though ### 4/5 — We can only have 9 people? *2015-04-10, version 1.1.1.1* What's the max population in the paid version? ### 4/5 — SOOO fun but pleaseeeeee add this.and I wil rate this 5 *2015-02-15, version 1.1.1.1* Pleasssssssse! Adddd thisssss! I'mmmmm beggggging youuuuuu. Can there be dogs to help kids find things? And can there be a wolf that could bite somebody and make them a werewolf? And you chose who it bites? Like if you click the wolf it has a menu of who it wants to target to infect. And in the full version you can effect more people SOOOO PLEASSSE ADD THIS ### 5/5 — Megama *2015-01-03, version 1.1.1.1* The stick is long and grey, with a mostly orange tip at the end. Every place you find it is random. Sometimes, if it's near the greenery or plants, then it can blend right in. Look around the ocean, the orchard, and the amphitheater. Look in open areas too. It can also be near the lab, when the 'Nature is calling!' action pops up. ## Frequently asked questions about Virtual Villagers 3 ### What is Virtual Villagers 3 - Lite? Virtual Villagers 3 - Lite is a real-time simulation game where you manage and nurture a tribe of villagers. You teach them survival skills, help them research technologies, and guide them as they explore and uncover the secrets of a ruined city. ### What are the key features of the game? Key features include real-time gameplay that progresses even when the app is closed, managing villagers' needs for food and housing, researching technologies, fighting diseases, exploring a ruined city, crafting potions, and collecting items. The iPad version also supports multiple simultaneous players. ### Is Virtual Villagers 3 - Lite free to play? Yes, Virtual Villagers 3 - Lite offers unlimited gameplay and full access to all village technologies, collections, puzzles, and milestones without any cost. It is a free version of the game. ### What platforms is Virtual Villagers 3 - Lite compatible with? The description specifically mentions the iPad version, highlighting features exclusive to this platform. It is designed for iPad devices. ### 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 mysteries, and watching their virtual creations thrive over time, similar to fans of survival or adventure TV shows. ## Version history (last 4 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 — 2011-08-29 Minor bug fix ### 1.1.0 — 2011-08-23 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Virtual Villagers 3 | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Venture Towns](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/venture-towns/id480941540) | 4.4 (25) | $5.99 | Games | | [Delicious - New Beginning HD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/delicious-new-beginning-hd/id912852888) | 4.9 (221) | Free | Games | | [Virtual Family \| Dream House](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-family-dream-house/id1505483191) | — | Free | Games | | [Virtual City Playground HD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-city-playground-hd/id447763975) | 4.3 (2,428) | Free | Games | | [Delicious Honeymoon Cruise HD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/delicious-honeymoon-cruise-hd/id725679238) | 4.8 (6) | Free | Games | | [Family Farm Story](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/family-farm-story/id1513599701) | 4.5 (4) | Free | Games | ## More apps by LDW Software, LLC - [Fish Tycoon](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fish-tycoon/id297606726) - [Fish Tycoon Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fish-tycoon-lite/id298856977) - [Virtual Villagers 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-villagers-2/id306610000) - [Virtual Villagers 2 Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-villagers-2-lite/id308377432) - [Virtual Families](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-families/id320300350) - [Virtual Families Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-families-lite/id323390111) All apps by LDW Software, LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/297606729 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-04.*