Foundation for Windows PC: Download Guide, Tips and Features

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Ready to build a medieval town your way? Picture yourself shaping a growing village, placing homes and shops wherever you like, watching it come to life in a big, open valley.

You will be able to download Foundation on Steam for Windows 10 and 11, launched January 31, 2025, with Update 1.10.3.3 adding bug fixes and Ukrainian text. It’s also got a demo on Steam, with no mobile version yet.

From Polymorph Games, it’s got a ‘Very Positive’ Steam rating (85% positive from 18,500+ reviews) and mixes free building with village management. As fans, we like its laid-back style and cool medieval look. This guide covers installing it on Windows, its main features, and tips for new players. Tell us your favorite building below, or contact us for help.

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How to Install Foundation on Windows 11 and 10

To play Foundation on your Windows PC, download it from Steam. Here’s how:

Method 1: Steam
1. Go to the Steam page: Steam.
2. Click Add to Cart ($29.99, often cheaper).
3. Log into your Steam account or make one.
4. Finish the purchase and click Install in your Steam Library.
5. Wait for the download (about 5 GB with updates).
6. Start it from your Steam Library or desktop.

Quick Tip: 💡 Paint housing zones early; it gets villagers settled fast.

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Overview

What is Foundation About?

Foundation, launched January 31, 2025 by Polymorph Games, is a city-building game for Windows 10 and 11, where you create a medieval town with no grid, managing jobs and resources as it grows naturally.

Main Gameplay: Build homes, farms, and churches your way, assign work to villagers, and keep them happy with food and trade. Update 1.10.3.3 fixes crashes and adds Ukrainian support for broader play.

Key Features

Free building with no grid
Growing village life
Lots of jobs to assign
Big monuments to make
Mod support for extras

Why Play Foundation on Windows?

Windows 10 and 11 give you smooth play, sharp graphics, and easy modding for a full medieval building game.

Tips for PC Beginners in Foundation

New to Foundation on PC? Here are five tips to get going:

Set Keys: Put build on a mouse button in Settings > Controls for quick placement.
Speed Up: Lower shadows in Graphics to avoid slowdowns.
Start Small: Build a well (map) for early water.
Plan Food: Set up a farm (menu) to feed villagers.
Watch Needs: Check happiness (menu) to keep folks around.