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    49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    75% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Infest is a roguelike deckbuilder where you manipulate the battleground Pixel-by-Pixel. Every pixel is physically simulated to burn, freeze, corrode, shock, and melt. Deploy a carefully-crafted deck to unleash impressive chain reactions on the alien infestation! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infest.

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  3. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    62% User Score Based on 3,758 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 6 reviews

    A Modern God Game Where Nature is the Star From Dust is the latest original video game concept by Eric Chahi, creator of the cult classic, Another World. Immerse yourself in a world as exotically beautiful as it is dangerous. You control the destiny of a primitive tribe against the backdrop of a world in constant evolution, a universe where mighty Nature reclaims what is hers and your mastery o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to From Dust.

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  4. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 78,360 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 13 reviews

    Noita is a magical action roguelite set in a world where every pixel is physically simulated. Fight, explore, melt, burn, freeze and evaporate your way through the procedurally generated world using spells you've created yourself. Explore a variety of environments ranging from coal mines to freezing wastelands while delving deeper in search for unknown mysteries. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noita.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 436 reviews

    Play god and create your own world in this complex simulation. Plate tectonics, wind and water erosion and plant life all develop and interact to produce a world that is viewable from a single tree to kilometres across. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terra Firma.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Solve carefully crafted puzzles and experiment with over 100 cells in this physics sandbox where every pixel is simulated. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cellchemist.

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  8. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    95% User Score Based on 492 reviews

    Sandboxels is an in-browser falling sand simulation game, with mechanics such as heat simulation, electricity, density, chemical reactions, fire, and over 500 unique elements to play with. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sandboxels.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    98% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    Hideko is a short mystery game about nature. Explore the rules of a small sandbox world to create new objects, plants and other forms of life! Discover special situations and interactions to earn stars to increase your inventory-size and unlock new areas. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hideko.

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  11. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Discover a unique and fully interactive lava simulator ! Watch eruptions and lava flows across the stunning landscapes of Réunion Island. This simulation was co-created in 2016 with Eric Chahi, the renowned author of Another World, From Dust, and Paper Beast ! The simulator lets you interact in real time with eruptions in photorealistic, dynamic environments, revealing a wide range of volcanic st… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Volcano Simulator - Reunion Island.

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  13. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 9,076 reviews

    The Universim aims to revive the glory days of the god-game genre and bring it into the next generation with fresh ideas and ambitious gameplay. With the powers of a god, you are unleashed upon the universe to begin forging your galactic empire in the stars. From dust to the cosmos beyond, your civilization will rise through the ages under your guidance. Yet this is not the same static world you m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Universim.

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  14. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    79% User Score Based on 355 reviews

    Survive the Void and rule the seas! Lost in the Bermuda Void, a strange realm where the ocean is endless and islands fade in and out of existence, seemingly suspended in the time of Dread Pirates. Neither alive nor truly dead, they roam these waters in search of prey. Unless you want to be fodder left in the wake of their mighty ships, you'll have to craft a ship and take to the waves - then conqu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forgotten Seas.

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  15. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    87% User Score Based on 310 reviews

    Ratopia is a new game that has combined elements of both strategic survival and city building. With plenty of content available, and more planned, enjoy a vast world to adventure and populate with citizens! Build your own economical system to sustain your ideal city of Ratopia. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ratopia.

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  16. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 192 reviews

    The plan was simple - the ship would wake you from your cryocapsule before you arrived at a potential new home. A planet for humanity to start a new life on. But when you awaken, you are already on the ground amongst the wreckage of your ship with no one else in sight. Stranded and surrounded only by debris, you start your journey under an unfamiliar sky. The planet has a breathable atmosphere, w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Under A New Sun.

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  17. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    67% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Looking for a Roguelike Strategy Auto Battler? You're in the right place! Challenge yourself as a commander in this tactical game, where you must choose the right units to defeat enemy forces. Experiment with different unit combinations as you lead the armies of the Kingdom, Greenskins, Undead, or Barbarians. Select your Commander and guide your troops through a randomly generated map, culmin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warlords Battle Simulator.

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    46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    46% User Score Based on 148 reviews

    A game inspired by classic Magic Carpet, with modern graphics and features. You play as a sorcerer, exploring mysterious worlds, changing them, discovering ancient secrets, creating new spells, fighting creatures and other mages, building and destroying as you please. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcane Worlds.

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  19. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 521 reviews

    Live the experience of being a powerful god and create the world to see the growth of mankind. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deisim.

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  20. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 1,806 reviews

    UnReal World is a unique combination of roguelike roleplaying game and survival simulation set in the Far North long, long ago. Throughout the years, UnReal World has been praised for its depth, realism, atmosphere and immersion. The game is completely open-ended and you decide whether you wish to lead a life of a fisherman, a hermit searching for the peace, a brave adventurer, a rough hunter, a t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UnReal World.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    85% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Physics Cake is a 2-D physics simulation game where you can draw containers, objects, or anything you want really and put whatever chosen physical object you want inside of it. All the objects have different interactions that are designed to be fun and entertaining. Physics Cake is similar to old “sand-like” games you would find online many years ago. Physics Cake is designed to be fun and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Physics Cake.

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  22. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 2,016 reviews

    The Amazing Cultivation Simulator is a China fairy-tale style simulation game with Roguelike and survival elements, and classic China culture background. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Amazing Cultivation Simulator.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 210 reviews

    A fictional universe sandbox/exploration game. Collect materials, terraform planets and discover new species to add to your encyclopedia. Make beautiful microcosms of ocean planets, grass plains and rain forests, or breed destruction with wildfires, volcanoes, and lightning storms. What kind of worlds will you make? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heliopedia.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    Mix elements like a mad scientist on a particularly spicy date with destiny! Embark on a journey through the mystical caves of Dormacom with our hero Vurhne as he seeks out the ultimate power for no good reason at all! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixel Sand.

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  25. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    85% User Score Based on 2,252 reviews

    Discover Survival: Fountain of Youth - Captain's Edition on the official PlayStation website. Check out the unique gameplay features for this open-world survival game for PS5, as well as trailers, screenshots and more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survival: Fountain of Youth.

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  26. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    94% User Score Based on 184 reviews

    An open world sandbox game for VR. You can cut and bond any object such as wood and stone freely to make tools and buildings. The behavior of an object and the amount of damage is determined by the physics simulation. For example, if you make a stone axe, the ease and power of swinging it will depend on the length of the handle and the weight of the stone. With some ingenuity, you can also make ma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Primitier.

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  27. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 293 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    From the creative mind of renowned game designer Eric Chahi (Another World, Heart of Darkness, From Dust) comes Paper Beast, a playful exploration game of big data and vibrant wildlife. Paper Beast will see player-explorers discover an ecosystem born out of lost code and forgotten algorithms. They will interact with ever-evolving environments and will form delicate bonds with emotionally stirring… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paper Beast.

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  29. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    VR Sand is a 3D falling sand toy made for VR. Place various elements with your controllers and experiment with their reactions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VR Sand.

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  30. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    63% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    Plow, plant, water, and harvest as you build your ancient Egyptian farm from the ground up. Begin with nothing and unlock workshops, production buildings, and temples through your own hard work. Start From Nothing in Ancient Egypt Ancient Farm Simulator is a hands-on farming simulator set in ancient Egypt. You start with empty land and basic tools, with no automation or shortcuts. Every field, b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ancient Farm.

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  31. Ephemeral Art: Shapeweaver is a unique art sandbox game where you create interactive artwork with shapes. It's designed for anyone curious to explore and play — no artistic skill required. With simple controls and endless possibilities, this 2D world of color, shapes, and motion is your personal creative playground. Your creations are temporary, destined to fade, giving you the freed… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ephemeral Art: Shapeweaver.

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  32. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 4,294 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 7 reviews

    The Wandering Village is a city-building simulation game with survival and rogue-like elements. Build a village on the back of a giant, wandering creature, farm crops and forage resources to keep your villagers alive and form a symbiotic relationship with your giant host to survive together in a hostile, yet beautiful post-apocalyptic world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Wandering Village.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    A pinball game with 10 tables across 3 themes. It includes Table Modification (where the player places elements before starting a table), mission progression (so you can actually finish a table), a forgiving Tilt mechanic and Online Leaderboards. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pinball Breeze.

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  36. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 418 reviews

    Build, manage, and grow your unique city in the skies. Traverse a vast and rich open world full of exotic technologies, relentless dangers, and many hidden treasures. Defend your inhabitants – and the kingdoms below! – from destructive attacks. Only daring leaders can reforge the Airborne Empire! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Airborne Empire.

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  37. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    70% User Score Based on 762 reviews

    Creeper World IXE is a real-time strategy game in the Creeper World franchise with groundbreaking pixel-level simulation. Command a squad of ships, coordinate your tactics, and fight back the alien menace known as "The Creeper," an all-consuming fluid enemy that has already devoured thousands of colonies. Your mission: stop the Creeper's endless advance or all life in the universe will … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creeper World IXE.

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  38. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    68% User Score Based on 229 reviews

    An Immersive Ocean Animal Exploration GameDive into the world of Infinite Blue, an expansive underwater exploration game where you can become countless different ocean animals and swim through a beautifully realistic ocean environment. A Massive Roster of Aquatic AnimalsDiscover 50 unique species for you to embody on your journey through the depths. Small tropical fish, eight-legged cephalopods, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infinite Blue.

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  39. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Jellies of the Deep is a hidden object and spot-the-difference game in one. Visit secret spots below the ocean to find mystery one-of-a-kind jellies hiding in plain sight! Relaxed gameplay, no time limits 20 colourful hand-drawn levels 60 cute creatures to collect & name Icon-based, no text gameplay (creature names in Latin alphabet) Level up to larger maps with more creatures and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jellies of the Deep.

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  40. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 918 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 4 reviews

    You wake up on a small island in a magical world. Grow your garden, nurture local creatures, furnish your home or adventure across the seas to explore more islands and gather new resources. This world is for you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Garden of the Sea.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    98% User Score Based on 1,956 reviews

    Unleash your inner scientist - and maybe a little chaos - with The Powder Toy! This free particle physics sandbox lets you experiment with hundreds of elements, from fiery explosives to intricate electronics. Simulate real-world phenomena like air pressure, heat, and gravity to create: •High-Powered Explosions: Blow things up in spectacular fashion with meticulously crafted bombs, triggered on y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Powder Toy.

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  42. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    92% User Score Based on 130 reviews

    Skillwood is a survival simulator about resource foraging. Chop trees, mine stones, and skillfully level up your abilities to upgrade buildings with the gathered resources. Go through the continous progression by unlocking more areas and buildings. Controls: WASD / Arrow buttons - movement SPACEBAR - action (chop, mine or construct) LEFT SHIFT - run About game: Game revolves around resou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skillwood.

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  43. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    71% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    In this rogue-like game, you embark on your journey as a captain during the tumultuous American Prohibition. Overcome challenges like inclement weather, relentless Coast Guard pursuit, shrewd Mafia dealings, and your own financial pitfalls, all while ensuring your path to wealth remains unhindered. SUPPLY AND DEMAND: TURN SMUGGLING INTO A PROFITABLE ENDEAVOUR The population is thirsty, and you’re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bootleg Steamer.

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  44. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Time to Morp: First Contact is a short sandbox colony sim designed to introduce you to the mechanics and the story of Time to Morp universe! Play alone or with friends, build an outpost, gather resources, unlock equipment and be the first to learn about Morps - curious little creatures that inhabit the planet. Play your way! 1-4 players - Time to Morp is a great solo experience, but it is even … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Time To Morp: First Contact.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 13,391 reviews

    Tiny Glade is a relaxing free-form building game. Tap into the joy of making something pretty with no management, no combat, or wrong answers - just kick back, doodle some castles, and turn forgotten meadows into lovable dioramas. Explore gridless building chemistry, and watch the game carefully assemble every brick, pebble and plank, adapting to your whim. Draw a path through a building? A door … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Glade.

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  46. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    96% User Score Based on 418 reviews

    Preserve is a puzzle nature-building game that takes players on a journey into a harmonious ecosystem. The objective is to foster and sustain a thriving and diverse biomes, where each component coexists in a symbiotic harmony. By utilizing strategic thinking and a keen eye for balance, players are granted the power to position a wide array of plants and animals, curating an environment that caters… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Preserve.

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  47. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    89% User Score Based on 264 reviews

    Pathless Woods is a sandbox-style game that features exploration, construction, and farming. Travel freely across this land and venture into its mystery. Build a homeland that only existed in your imagination while enjoying productive activities such as farming, logging, hunting and brewing. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pathless Woods.

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  48. Small Living World is a complete ecosystem simulator. It simulates everything from the full-water cycle, through plant growth, to the animal reproduction. Every pixel is simulated, everything counts. Watch it evolves by itself, or manipulate the system. At the beginning, you have access to a limited number of plants and animals. Populate your world to unlock more advance life forms. Create d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Small Living World.

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  49. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    88% User Score Based on 5,433 reviews

    A challenging godlike village simulator designed to bridge the gap between the complexities of village simulation with the simplicity of classic 90s real-time strategy. Inspired by games like Towns, Gnomoria, Warcraft, Banished and Dwarf Fortress but not quite like any of them. Updated frequently. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise to Ruins.

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  50. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    92% User Score Based on 1,408 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Urbek is a city building game where you can build your own neighbourhoods: from nightlife district to industrial district. Don't exhaust your natural resources before you have an educated population to build more efficient structures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Urbek City Builder.

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