Airport CEO (2021)

Developer: Apog Labs
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 8,282 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 24 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A deliberate, spreadsheet-driven tycoon sim where growth comes from careful infrastructure planning and resource balancing, with the satisfaction of a smoothly running airport.

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What players say

Players warn that Airport CEO demands patience with a perplexing tutorial and systems like baggage handling and secure zones. The simulation grows buggy and CPU-intensive as airports expand, especially with pathfinding. Long-time players split on whether the complexity is rewarding or punishing.

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