Simulation (1374 programs)
Pros: Compelling Origin quest. Massive toxic-themed species. New soundtrack and advisor voice.
Cons: Quite challenging to learn. Different species setup forgoes unit synergies.
Pros: Various management challenges. Comprehensive customization. Complex and varied gameplay.
Cons: Unbalanced economy. Can feel too idle.
Pros: Funny premise. 100% original art. Varied game modes.
Cons: Overly simplistic gameplay. Repetitive.
Pros: Fun and laid-back gameplay. Charming characters. Visually appealing graphics.
Cons: Can be monotonous.
Pros: Cozy farming-sim mechanics. Charming, colorful pixel 2D art style. Character customization. Multiple biomes to explore.
Cons: Can feel repetitive over time.
Pros: Interesting, fleshed out characters. Engaging premise with branching plots. Visually stunning graphics. Specially curated soundtrack.
Cons: Overall duration is pretty short.
Pros: Introduces a deeply emotional story of sibling love and sacrifice. Animated CGs and expressive sprites.
Cons: Mature themes and potentially distressing scenarios.
Pros: Well-crafted puzzles. Unique communication mechanics. Excellent debugger with time-rewind. Great quality-of-life features.
Cons: Very difficult, especially for newcomers. Competitive optimization can be frustrating. Can be overwhelming for some players.
Pros: More than 80 unique buildings and decorations are available to build. You can develop new technologies to keep gameplay fresh. Cool setting which has you turn an abandoned village into your own metropolis. Mysteries and quests to solve help change up the pace.
Cons: Much better games exist if you're willing to buy. Buildings break often, which can be frustrating. May be too easy for some players. Limited options until you research new things.
Pros: Good premise. Features a great cast of characters.
Cons: Good endings are hard to unlock.