Underplayed Gems

Saimai Rd (2022)

Saimai Rd cover
Developer
MakhamDev
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.4 of 5, 8 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A chill, drag-and-drop city management sim where you build transport networks and watch your city grow automatically.

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What players say

Players compare it to Mini Motorways and OpenTTD, praising the supply-and-demand hook but noting bugs and missing quality-of-life features. Many recommend pausing to tweak routes, as default settings can clog production lines.

Screenshots

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