# Virtual Villagers 5 — Protect your New Believers! > Island exploration and tribe management simulation with a conversion theme. (iPhone/iPad app by LDW Software, LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-villagers-5/id446408493 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [LDW Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/297606729) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Family, Simulation - Price: $0.99 - Rating: 3.90/5 from 361 App Store ratings · 176 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 86 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2011-07-14 - Data updated: 2026-09-12 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-villagers-5/id446408493/reviews.md ## What is Virtual Villagers 5? Virtual Villagers: New Believers is the fifth 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! Explore the center of Isola in this innovative new chapter in the Virtual Villagers series, while you reckon with a band of mysterious masked heathens, who do not believe in you! Guide your tribe as they attempt to convert the savages, by dismantling their precious totems and removing their scary masks! Make them believe! More about Virtual Villagers: New Believers: * Visit the center of the Island of Isola. * Masked heathens that need to be shown the light. * Mysterious heathen Totems to be dismantled. * Many God Powers to impress your villagers and the heathens! * New puzzles, new collectibles, new Island Events! * Dozens of achievements for players to accomplish. * Real-time weather! Clouds, fog, and sudden downpours! * Real-time gameplay: new surprises every time you turn the game on! 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? 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 - Explore the center of Isola - Convert masked heathens - Dismantle heathen totems - Utilize God Powers - Discover new puzzles and collectibles - Real-time weather and gameplay ## Chart rankings - #27 in Top Paid · Family (US App Store) - #111 in Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store) ## What do users think of Virtual Villagers 5? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay - 🚀 Challenging and rewarding - 💡 Unique religious/conversion aspect **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs - 🔍 Small and hard-to-use UI elements - 🤔 Controversial religious/conversion theme **Commonly reported bugs** - Time warp power not working as expected - Aqueduct repair issue causing villagers to die - Villagers randomly teleporting during challenges **Most requested features** - Update graphics and UI for modern devices - Add ability to import progress from free version - Improve performance and stability ## Recent user reviews (10 of 176) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-villagers-5/id446408493/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Add to Steam *2026-01-19, version 1.2.0* I love these games. Not a fan of the newer versions. I know some of these are on steam but I’d like this one to be there too ### 1/5 — Colonialism *2025-06-25* You take the “heathens” land, resources, and spirituality. You make it seem like they are miserable in their current “savage” ways (actual words used). You knock down their totems and electrocute them as punishment when they defend their territory. You try to convert them to your religion. It sounds like a mirror of many colonized nations like the U.S… towards the end of the game you have shoved them all onto one piece of dry resourceless land. A sort of reserved piece of land you could say… until you scare them with an earthquake and make them all convert. Very interesting to see the things that were passed off as family friendly 15years ago when this was made. ### 4/5 — Love this game! But… *2024-09-18, version 1.2.0* I love this game, been restarting it for years but a common issue I see is what seems to be a bug? On my recent play and the play before that, I can’t convert the master builder cos whenever I use the time warp god power to speed them up, it teleports them to the other side of the map! I’ve used it before and after assigning the job but it just doesn’t work, could you please help me out with this as I really want to continue and complete the game ### 3/5 — Can ANYONE fix the aqueduct??? *2024-05-06, version 1.2.0* I have spent DAYS doing the same thing over and over because everybody dies while I’m sleeping. And I just can’t fix the aqueduct. I have masters in everything. They won’t do anything. My master scientist won’t do anything at all. I’m not sure if it’s a bug or what. I looked up cheats! Still can’t figure it out. I’m gonna lose my marbles and it’s your fault. ### 1/5 — Uncomfortable with new religious aspect *2024-01-08* Uncomfortable with how oddly religious this game seems to be. I downloaded it because I’ve liked the past VV games, but this one took a major turn down the religious route and does so using outdated terms in referring to villagers as ‘heathens’ that you cannot direct in the game until converted. Why???? Spirituality is now a new discipline for the villagers as well that you can train them in. So weird and alienating towards gamers who aren't interested in this. I’d like to get a refund as I feel uncomfortable contributing to / supporting game makers who suggest that the totems that the virtual villagers have must be torn down and converted, yikes. ### 2/5 — HELPP *2024-01-05, version 1.2.0* I really enjoy this game but Im stuck on the builder heathen because of a glitch, it keeps moving my villager to a different spot without letting me finish it, help!! ### 5/5 — Great game *2023-10-14, version 1.2.0* When will the developers be coming out with the 6th version? I love this game and wish that they made a new one. I’ve been checking periodically to see if a new version comes out but it’s been years and nothing. Please make another game. ### 2/5 — Doesn’t Fit Screen *2023-09-18, version 1.2.0* Love the games and I decided to buy this one but the actual game is bigger than my screen. I can’t see a lot of the buttons that’s I need in order to even play. ### 2/5 — Time Warp power doesn’t work. *2023-08-18, version 1.2.0* I love these games, but they’ve broken over time. Thunder caused all my virtual villagers games to flash rapidly like a strobe-light, achievement messages disappear in a millisecond so you can’t read them, the smoke from the fire and houses block sight from anything behind it (this has been happening to all of my games) and now the worst glitch of all? Time-warp in Virtual Villagers 5 literally doesn’t work. Any character I use it on won’t speed up. They’re normal, regular speed and because of that I can’t beat the Master Builder in the competition. I honestly don’t know what’s going on. All these games used to work fine on my phone. I don’t anything will be done to fix these as it’s been years, but I still thought I should leave this review here. It’s sad to see my childhood games breaking down like this. ### 5/5 — Please come out with a New VV6!!! *2023-05-21, version 1.2.0* Please make us a new version! Ive beat all the others and would love to pay/play a new one!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ ## Frequently asked questions about Virtual Villagers 5 ### What is Virtual Villagers 5 about? Virtual Villagers 5: New Believers is a simulation game where you guide a tribe on the island of Isola. Your goal is to explore the island and convert a group of masked heathens by dismantling their totems and removing their masks, making them believe in your tribe. ### What are the key features of this game? Key features include exploring the island's center, interacting with masked heathens, dismantling totems, using God Powers to influence villagers, discovering new puzzles and collectibles, and experiencing real-time weather and gameplay that progresses even when the app is closed. ### How much does Virtual Villagers 5 cost? Based on the provided information, this application is a paid game. There are no mentions of free-to-play elements, subscriptions, or in-app purchases, indicating a one-time purchase model. ### What kind of gameplay can I expect? You can expect real-time gameplay that continues even when the app is turned off. This means you'll need to check in regularly to care for your tribe, help them gain skills and technology, and uncover the island's secrets. It's recommended for those who enjoy casual simulations and adventure stories. ### What platforms is Virtual Villagers 5 available on? The description mentions that this game was a best-selling Windows and Mac sensation and is available on iPad. While specific platform availability isn't exhaustive, it suggests compatibility with PC and tablet devices. ## Version history (last 2 releases) ### 1.2.0 — 2017-09-19 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 5: New Believers to support the latest devices and iOS versions! Join millions of players who have discovered the mystical island of Isola, and prepare your tiny tribe to confront a new challenge... A group of masked heathens has threatened your village's survival, and it's up to you to show them the path. Guide your tribe like never before in the fifth episode of the award-winning Virtual Villagers series! Revisit Isola and help your villagers thrive in the face of this heathen menace! If you enjoy the Virtual Villagers series, don't forget to check out our other chapters! ### 1.0.0 — 2011-07-01 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Virtual Villagers 5 | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Welcome to My Home](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/welcome-to-my-home/id6466706749) | 4.0 (197) | Free | Games | | [My Life - Simulation Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-life-simulation-game/id6511215182) | 3.6 (25) | Free | Games | | [Farmdale - magic family game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/farmdale-magic-family-game/id858467950) | 4.6 (1,993) | Free | Games | | [Pakka Pets Village](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pakka-pets-village/id761363261) | 4.8 (11,985) | Free | Games | | [WorldNeverland - Elnea Kingdom](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worldneverland-elnea-kingdom/id1139047809) | 4.6 (1,846) | Free | Games | | [Bug & Seek](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-and-seek/id6502613297) | 4.8 (61) | 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 ## Related topics [virtual villagers 5](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/virtual-villagers-5) · [virtual villagers 5 lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/virtual-villagers-5-lite) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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