Underplayed Gems

News Tower (2024)

News Tower cover
Developer
Sparrow Night
Publisher
Twin Sails Interactive
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Rating
4.7 of 5, 4,449 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 22 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You run a 1930s NYC newspaper, juggling editorial choices and faction pressures in a tense, comedic management loop.

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What players say

Players praise the addictive 'one more week' loop but split on staying power, with many saying variety runs thin long before the map is conquered. The elevator makes things less efficient, faction choices lock you out without warning, and some upgrades serve no purpose, yet the core newspaper-tower building is satisfying enough to lose hours in.

Trailer

Screenshots

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