Fire has ravaged Happy Town, wiping out its residents’ years of hard work. Good thing Jin, the daughter of a wealthy merchant, is vowing to lead the townsfolk in rebuilding their home. And they’re counting on you to help!

What we love: Recruiting residents, operating shops and managing construction – all while soaking in the look and feel of Taiwanese towns of yesteryear. There’s a burgeoning city to build and events to plan, plus treasure hunts to go on and pets to raise. So much to do, so little time!

Quick tip: Repair the temple, mill, houses and farms first to restore the town’s productivity. Then auction off your goods to generate revenue for additional upgrades. As you level up, residents with different skills will gradually return to their posts and help you restore the town to its former glory.

Meet the creator: Happy Town Online is the latest title from independent Taiwanese developer Yu Tuo, who also brought you the idle classics Onsen of Spirits and Idle Nightmarket.