The City Must Grow (2021)
- Developer
- Tunaic Games
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genres
- Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
- Rating
- 4.1 of 5, 70 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 2.7 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A minimalist, turn-based city builder that feels like a relaxing puzzle where you carefully plan each move and often start over.
casualrelaxingpuzzle-likechallengingminimalistturn-basedfast-pacedaddictive
What players say
Players praise the turn-based puzzle approach but report the developer abandoned the game in early access. The lack of tutorial frustrates newcomers, and many find it punishingly difficult with a steep learning curve and no freeplay mode. Players are split on whether it is a relaxing puzzle game or a harsh city builder, with some calling it addictive for restarting.
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