Underplayed Gems

Pixel Gangsters: Mafia Manager (2022)

Pixel Gangsters: Mafia Manager cover
Developer
Gidib Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Simulation
Rating
4.4 of 5, 16 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

Feels like orchestrating a pixelated criminal empire through careful planning and resource management.

strategicmanagementpixelatedopen worldproceduralturn-basedsandboxcrime simulation

What players say

Players praise the game as a faithful revival of the classic Gangsters series, but many say it feels unfinished and lacks depth, leading to quick boredom. The UI is described as basic and laggy with a broken wiki link, while the randomly generated cities add replay value. Reviews split on whether the simplicity is a strength or weakness.

Screenshots

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