The Pyraplex (2023)

Developer: Kairosoft Co., Ltd
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 4.9 of 5, 63 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 7.9 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You carefully construct and manage a bustling desert oasis, trading with historical visitors in a calm, pixelated simulation.

buildingresource managementcasualstrategichistoricalatmosphericrelaxed2d pixel graphics

What players say

Players say this is classic Kairosoft with an ancient Egypt twist, but warn it is slower than similar titles because hauling stones is required for every build and relocation. Snakes become repetitive, and the push to maintain a pyramid shape clashes with the limited space, so most end up building a rectangle instead. Opinions split on whether it is fresh or just a reskinned Mega Mall Story.

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