Planet Coaster (2016)

Developer: Frontier Developments, Aspyr (Mac)
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 4.6 of 5, 71,990 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 14 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You feel like a creative mastermind, calmly sculpting a vibrant, living park where every coaster and path is a personal touch.

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What players say

Players say the game offers immense creative freedom for building detailed parks, but it lacks a tutorial and explains nothing, leaving new players lost. The management side demands tedious micro-managing of staff, and the path system and camera controls feel clunky.

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