The perfect city building game is a difficult thing to achieve. First, you need extremely deep and robust systems for designing every aspect of a bustling metropolis. Roads, residential and commercial districts, the economy, public transport – making these things functional, let alone intuitive, is surely a significant game design challenge. Second, you need a convincing world and simulation. Constructing your perfect city is one thing, but if it doesn’t feel populated and alive, what’s the point? Cities Skylines 2 gets the first part totally right. Despite its ongoing struggles, it still provides the most complete set of city building tools. Frostpunk is more committed to the second part, where your population and your spirited bastion of humanity feel truly human. But imagine a combination of both. Available to try right now on Steam, a new city builder lets you make beautiful creations that also feel unique and personal to your citizens. And PCGamesN has some new, exclusive footage.

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