Wartales is one of the most advanced tactical, turn-based RPGs to release in years, giving players the chance to manage an entire company of mercenaries. Adding a tavern ownership simulation DLC to the title might seem odd at first, but it works well for those looking for more of an economic challenge.
Against the Storm combines two genres that don’t normally go together, roguelikes and city builders. And even though the concept might take a little getting used to, everything is so well done here that it’s really a delight to play.
Modern Gamer columnist Marie Brownhill this week is planning and managing some really intricate train schedules in the train dispatcher simulator Rail Route, where players are tasked with keeping an entire city’s rail lines working at peak efficiency, with all the trains running on time.
City builder titles are incredibly popular right now, and Timberborn finds a way to stand out from the rest with a post-apocalyptic plot that finds industrious beavers constructing massive cities, healing the land and trying to do a better job than their human predecessors.
The Railway Empire 2: Journey to the East DLC takes players on a whole new railroad-building adventure through the Balkans and to Constantinople with new locomotives, cities and an exclusive new luxury train service. It’s a challenging but rewarding addition to Railway Empire 2.
Players in Abriss – Build to Destroy are tasked with some heavy demolition jobs using some really unique and dangerous methods of destruction like utilizing combat tanks, explosions and tossing big blocks into target buildings to try and cause a dramatic, cascading collapse.
One of the most detailed hunting simulations released in years, Way of the Hunter keeps its content fresh with constant new additions like hunting tools, animals and weapons. Their most recent release, Matariki Park brings hunters to New Zealand.
Not surprisingly, Beer Factory puts players in charge of running a beer factory. But there are quite a few twists to deal with first like broken-down equipment, unsanitary working conditions and even squatters living along the production line.
Disco Simulator: Prologue lets players manage every aspect of the hottest new club in town with dancing, drinks and entertainment. But first, players will need to do a lot of work, from arranging furniture to hiring employees and buying equipment.
This week Modern Gamer columnist Marie Brownhill tries out Tribe: Primitive Builder, which is one of the most relaxing building titles you will probably ever play. And despite being set during the Stone Age, it’s actually constructed using the Unreal Engine 5.1, so everything looks really good.
