Dwarf Fortress is an incredibly detailed, complex game where you help a colony of dwarves build a settlement by carving out bedrooms, dining halls and other necessary structures from the side of a mountain. You don't control individual dwarves but instead provide instructions for them to follow, with each dwarf having their own needs and wants that you become familiar with as you play.
What we like:
Robust mouse support
New tutorial to help new players understand menus
Complex web of characters and relationships
Simulated world is full of surprises both big and small
Ability to create artifacts and engravings that tell stories
What could be improved:
Inscrutability can be off-putting for those expecting a more streamlined experience
Convoluted user interface can make it difficult to figure out what is even possible in the game or how to access the different menus
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In Tropical Resort Story, you get to develop your own lush island full of nature and create the most luxurious resort possible. From building accommodations to discovering great travel packages, you can make your guests' dreams come true. Improve the ocean water quality by adding marine plants and rocks in the ocean, and releasing fish you've caught while fishing. With more tourists visiting your island, you get to open stores and restaurants, and even create new products. This game will keep you hooked on creating your tropical paradise!
What we like:
Ability to create immersive natural environment
Opportunity to collaborate with business partners
Discovering winning combinations of features
Colorful and appealing graphics and sound effects
Easy to learn and play
What could be improved:
Janky handling on desktop
Narrow grid range makes building efficiency difficult
Paragon Pioneers is a casual island management game where you build and manage a series of island nations. It offers over 100+ buildings to advance through and has an abstract look and mechanics that make it easy to manage on small screens. It's a stress-free game for casual players.
What we like:
Detailed explanations and tutorials
No ads or premium currencies
Easy to pick up and put down
Reminiscent of the Anno series with idle gameplay
No inherent time limit
Over 100+ buildings to advance through
What could be improved:
Long waiting times
Lack of a thrilling narrative
Game mechanics become increasingly complex
Colonization aspect may be troublesome for some players
Combat has a limited army size and isn't very interesting
Kingdom Eighties is a standalone expansion to the award-winning Kingdom series. A singleplayer epic adventure of micro-strategy and base building. Defend your town against the mysterious Greed, and discover the secrets of your family lineage!
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Jumbo Airport Story is a fun and wholesome simulation game where you get to run your very own airport! With a vibrant pixelated style, the game offers a lot of buildings and items to purchase, and finding the perfect combinations is rewarding. The game also offers a constant flow of activity, making it addictive and enjoyable to play.
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In Kingdom Two Crowns, players must work in the brand-new solo or co-op campaign mode to build their kingdom and secure it from the threat of the Greed. Experience new technology, units, enemies, mounts, and secrets in the next evolution of the award-winning micro strategy franchise!
Breed them, feed them, listen to them sing! Create an island full of Singing Monsters, then watch your song evolve as you breed and upgrade them. Design and build unique decorations to make your world look just the way you want. You'll love exploring the wonderful fantasy land of the Monster World!
