Township is a city building and farming game. With its big, colorful setting and cast of lovable creatures, it serves as a more relaxing alternative to some of the more militant city building games on the market, which tend to focus more on player vs. player combat and supply raids. Rather than putting you in charge of a martial power, Township asks you to transform a small town into a bustling metropolis. With less pressure to defend yourself against threats, players have more leverage to build the sort of city they've always dreamed of.

For those looking for a more guided experience, there is a range of structured objectives to achieve. Citizens of your town will regularly provide you with quests to complete and rewards to provide you with. These are typically of the "produce a certain amount of materials" variety, and the lack of pressure put on the player means there's little struggle to get them done at their own pace.

Beyond the basic city building is a variety of different diversions players can engage in. Collect animals to display at your zoo, dig through the mines for precious ores, and collect flags and landmarks from around the world.