PacketStorm (2019)

Developer: ProjectorGames
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 3.7 of 5, 15 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.3 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a calm, meditative puzzle where you build networks and routing paths like a digital architect

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What players say

Players say PacketStorm is a short, relaxing game about routing network packets between cities, but many note there is no tutorial or in-game explanation for how things work. Some feel the developer abandoned it, leaving it feeling stripped down and lacking content, while others enjoy the simple, strategic progression.

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