All articles tagged with #city builder
22cans' standalone strategy game Masters of Albion combines daytime city-building with nighttime third-person battles, where players use an ethereal hand to sculpt towns and lead heroes against waves of enemies; releasing on April 22, 2026.
The article features 32 Nintendo Switch games recommended by readers, highlighting a diverse range of titles including city-builders like Against the Storm, roguelikes such as Atomicrops, puzzle games like CATO: Buttered Cat, and others across genres, emphasizing hidden gems and fan favorites that deserve more attention.
The Wandering Village on PS5 is a visually stunning city-building game set on a giant creature in a post-apocalyptic world, offering deep strategic gameplay, environmental challenges, and a meaningful metaphor about civilization and nature.
The latest free Beacon update for No Man’s Sky introduces city-building mechanics, allowing players to manage settlements and defend them with wingmen, while also enhancing the game’s performance and visuals on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, with full support including touchscreen and cross-saves, making it a significant upgrade for all players.
Timberborn, a popular beaver-themed city builder launched in early access in September 2021 and selling over 1 million copies, remains in development as its creators, Mechanistry, prioritize quality over a fixed release date, emphasizing ongoing updates and community feedback to perfect the game before its official 1.0 launch.
The solo developer behind Manor Lords, Greg Styczeń, expressed stress over the release of the game's first official patch, which includes balance changes, bug fixes, and new features. Despite his concerns about the patch's readiness, player feedback has been positive, appreciating the timely update.
Manor Lords has released its first major patch, version 0.7.972, featuring numerous gameplay and balance changes, bug fixes, and new features like the King's Tax. The update addresses issues such as clogged Trading Posts, weak archers, and disappearing crops, and introduces new elements like armor variations and a refreshed Large Granary. Players are advised to start a new save and remove mods for a smooth experience. Manor Lords, which launched in Early Access on April 26, 2024, has sold over two million copies in three weeks.
Developer Slavic Magic emphasizes that Manor Lords is not a competitor to Total War and is primarily a city builder with battles, focusing on city building and management with occasional battles. The game will launch in Early Access with plans for open development and community feedback, but without a content roadmap. Manor Lords will be available on PC via the Epic Games Store, Steam, and GOG on April 26, with a later release on consoles and Xbox Game Pass.
The developer of the highly-anticipated city-builder game Manor Lords had to address an economy-busting exploit involving sheep just before its early access launch. Despite the game's design allowing for "infinite money" through sheep wool production and trade, the exploit prompted a last-minute feature to restrict wool exports. This move aims to balance the in-game economy and potentially introduce random events impacting resource prices, although its impact on gameplay and player feedback remains to be seen.
Manor Lords, a highly-anticipated medieval city-builder, has amassed 500,000 wishlists in the last three months, bringing its total to 2.5 million on Steam, surpassing even popular sequels like Hades 2. The game, developed by a solo developer, is set to release into early access on April 26, making it the earliest release in the top ten most-wishlisted games. This unexpected success has exceeded all expectations, with the developer's girlfriend initially predicting only 7,000 wishlists back in 2020.
Manor Lords, an upcoming medieval city builder and RTS game, offers a refreshing twist on the genre with in-depth gameplay and immersive mechanics. Developed by solo developer Greg Styczeń, the game allows players to choose from different scenarios reflecting various gameplay styles. With detailed city building and real-time battle tactics, Manor Lords provides a challenging yet engaging experience, even in its Early Access stage.
Memoriapolis is a new historical city builder that spans four distinct historical ages, challenging players to navigate crises and manage their city's growth. The game focuses on organic city development, with players making crucial policy decisions that impact the city's economy and politics. Memoriapolis is set to enter Steam Early Access soon, offering a unique blend of high-concept mechanics and city-building gameplay.
A new Starfield mod called Galactic Colonies Expanse by TankGirl444 transforms the game into a city builder and management sim, featuring mechs, biodomes, food production, and a fracking mechanic. The mod centralizes the outpost system, introduces over 40 new plants and production items, and allows players to craft mechs and turrets to defend their base. With official mod support and the upcoming Starfield Shattered Space DLC, this mod offers a comprehensive overhaul, turning Starfield into an immersive space colonization simulator.
Ubisoft's overlooked city builder and quasi RTS game, The Settlers: New Allies, has quietly launched on Steam, offering players control over medieval civilizations and large-scale warfare. Previously available only on the Epic Games Store and Ubisoft Store, the game's move to Steam follows other Ubisoft titles. With a colorful and stylish design, the game provides a unique strategy experience for players looking for something different from the usual big hitters like Civilization or Age of Empires.
Frustrations with Cities: Skylines 2 are growing as the community and content creators express dissatisfaction with the game's performance issues, lack of mod support, and underlying gameplay systems. Despite ongoing patches, players are encountering substantial issues with the simulation, leading to a decline in player counts compared to the original game. Content creators like Cities By Diana and Biffa Plays Indie Games have voiced their critiques, prompting Colossal Order to respond and promise clearer communication. The community remains hopeful for improvements but is exploring other city-building game options in the meantime.