Underplayed Gems

Urbek City Builder (2022)

Urbek City Builder cover
Developer
Fridus
Publisher
RockGame S.A.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.5 of 5, 1,924 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

a chill, thoughtful city builder where you shape neighborhoods by managing resources instead of money.

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What players say

Players are split: some call it a refreshing puzzle-like city builder that rewards careful optimization, while others feel it is a restrictive puzzle game mislabeled as a city builder. The long tutorial that locks other maps is a common complaint, and many note the focus is on placement puzzles rather than management or traffic.

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