Road Engineer (2024)

Developer: Vincent Dhaudt
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 4.6 of 5, 14 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You methodically plan and place roads on a grid, balancing cost and traffic in progressively harder puzzle challenges.

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What players say

Players say this is a demanding traffic puzzle game where each of the 80 levels is distinct and often requires multiple tries to earn three stars. It is not a relaxing title, and some find later levels too difficult, but solving one feels rewarding.

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