Parkitect (2018)

Developer: Texel Raptor
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 8,098 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 36 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A calm, methodical sandbox where you carefully build and manage a theme park from scratch, focusing on efficiency and guest immersion.

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What players say

Players call it a worthy successor to Roller Coaster Tycoon 2, praising its management depth and functional worker paths. Multiplayer co-op is a standout feature, but some find the building controls frustrating and note the lack of an undo button. Performance drops in large parks.

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