Virtual Villagers 4

Virtual Villagers 4

Save the Tree of Life!

501 ratings
198 reviews
$0.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 8, 2011
  • September 19, 2017

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Guide a tribe of explorers to uncover mysteries and save the Tree of Life on a hidden island. Manage your villagers, help them develop skills, and discover secrets in real-time.

Explore a hidden island shore
Manage and grow a villager tribe
Uncover mysteries and puzzles
Real-time gameplay and weather
Dozens of achievements
Customizable starting tribes
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What's New in Virtual Villagers 4

1.2.1

September 19, 2017

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. Hello Virtual Villagers fans! We've updated Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life to support the latest devices and iOS versions! We invite you to visit the fourth chapter of the Virtual Villagers series, joining millions of players who have spent countless hours enjoying a real-time, ever-changing, mysterious island. Continue the story on the island of Isola, helping your virtual tribe survive while solving the puzzle of the Tree of Life! 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!

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Top Paid

📉 18-1

Family games

This game dropped -1 position in Family games chart.

Last updated on July 20, 2026.

Top Paid

This game dropped -1 position in Simulation games chart.

Last updated on July 20, 2026.

User reviews

Love this game in 2026

I’ve been playing the virtual villagers games since I was a child who discovered that I could play games on the internet (bigfishgames, I’m looking at you 🫶) and it’s been such a joy to play through the games as an adult. I love the simplicity of the first few installments where you can get a full game with no advertisements, in-app purchases, or other bs. I loved how the world shifted and changed as the puzzles were unlocked and how the animals in the world played a role in the story. I can’t wait to play through the rest of the games as well! 10/10.
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Fun until it wasn’t

I bought this game because I loved the entire series as a kid, would play it nonstop! I had a great time replaying it until the final puzzle. I spent quite awhile getting there and it turns out I can’t even finish the game. The hummingbird never came EVER, literally the key to finishing the game and it never happens. Might be a glitch but very frustrating.
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My favorite

This is my favorite out of all the virtual villagers series. The map is gorgeous, and the puzzles entertaining. Plus, I feel it’s easier to get tech points than in the first one. I keep coming back to it even after all these years! Makes me nostalgic to remember playing the first one on pc as a 6 year old, and playing on my iphone at 22.
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90% good.

I would say 100% if we could still rename our characters. You really should give us that option since the original and the other version for iPad has it.

VV4

I would rate this as a 5 if there were more opportunities to have “running villagers”. I love this game but I get bored with it due to slow villagers. This game is fun and exciting when the villagers have the good attribute of “running”. Otherwise it is a dud.

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Game crashes during loading

Bug

Villagers refuse to perform actions

Bug

Progression data not saving properly

Bug

Incorrect time/speed of game

Bug

Unexpected population growth

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Allow renaming of villagers

Feature

Add more food sources

Feature

Expand the island for exploration

Feature

Increase population limit

Feature

Provide more frequent updates

Feature

FAQ

What is Virtual Villagers 4 about?

Virtual Villagers 4 is a simulation game where you guide a tribe of explorers to a hidden part of an island to uncover its mysteries and save the Tree of Life. You will manage their lives, help them develop skills, and discover secrets as the game progresses in real time.

What are the key features of Virtual Villagers 4?

Key features include exploring the oldest and most hidden part of the island, a new villager selection screen for custom tribes, an updated user interface with a detailed map, dozens of achievements, new puzzles and collectibles, and real-time weather and gameplay.

How much does Virtual Villagers 4 cost?

Based on the provided information, this application is a paid game. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

What kind of devices is Virtual Villagers 4 compatible with?

The description mentions that this game was a best-selling Windows and Mac sensation and is available on iPhone. This suggests compatibility with iOS devices and potentially PC/Mac platforms, though specific OS versions are not detailed.

Who would enjoy playing Virtual Villagers 4?

This game is recommended for people who enjoy casual simulations and adventure stories, drawing parallels to TV series like Lost and Survivor. It appeals to players who like managing a community, exploring new environments, and solving puzzles.