5 serene city-builder games to relax with in 2022
The city-builder genre is generally quite complex, and serene city-builders are often perceived as defeating the whole purpose. Most mainstream city builders allow gamers to build their dream cities right down to every tiny detail. This inadvertently means that the number of variables that must be paid attention to tends to pile up as the city grows in scale.
Traffic, power supply, infrastructure, and supply chains all become quite complex to manage, but that is what most fans of the genre sign up for. On the other hand, many gamers like Yours Truly prefer a more relaxing, uncluttered experience that isn't overwhelming.
With the goal of unwinding, below are five titles that release the inner builder but in a laid-back manner.
Townscaper isn't a game as much as it is a virtual toy. It's a kind of digital Lego set for building gorgeous, pastel-colored villages as cozy or as sprawling as your imagination desires.
The game sticks to the basics without any complex infrastructure or traffic and power management. Pick a color from your palette and plop down the house blocks on the irregular grid to see how Townscaper's underlying algorithm automatically converts them into quaint little houses, arches, bridges, and stairways.
With no restrictions, the game provides a sandbox-like experience that lets players express themselves freely. The minimalist gameplay and design of Townscaper just add to its tranquil vibe and make it a serene city-builder to relax with.
A bite-sized civilization builder, Islanders transports players to lonely, empty islands and allows them to build up a city as they see fit. The low poly art style complements the minimalist design and forms a clear distinction between buildings and the land.
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