What kind of game is Saelig (Sælig)?

I have read some previews of this early access game, and watched a couple of video lets-plays, but I’m still not sure what kind of game it is trying to be.


Its setting is described as Dark ages / Medieval / Viking. Its gameplay is variously described as Town builder / Economic sim / RPG / Clan sim. The visuals look similar to games like Banished or Expeditions: Vikings or maybe some Sims medieval and Shoppe Keepe ?

Has anyone played it, and can share any impressions about what parts it does well?

Pixel-art survival roguelite with Souls-like combat and crafting that’s out now in Early Access.

Not at all.
Its a lot like The Guild - i.e. a medieval life simulator where you choose between various jobs, while managing your family and your fortune, and your place in the world.

Yeah, very much like the Guild, only there’s not much to do in the game just yet and the interface might be more crappy so far than the crappy one in The Guild.