Simulators

Pros

• Great graphics: everything here is stunning from the characters to the animation. The game is completely draw on paper
• Great music: the soundtracks here consist entirely of jazz compositions. They were recorded with a real jazz band. Bouncy and melodic tracks keep you happy
• Normal complexity
• Retro atmosphere

Cons

• The challenge to the player is not always fair
• Some levels are not that good themselves

Pros

• beautiful graphics
• a large open world, free exploration of outer space
• multiplayer mode
• trading, engaging in space battles or leisurely exploration of star systems
• storyline

Cons

• Sometimes the gameplay can seem a bit drawn out and monotonous, especially if the player is not very interested in the space theme

Pros

• A pleasant, relaxing sandbox
• Interesting micro-plots for each individual character
• Wide customization and freedom of action
• Lots of activities and no limits
• Multiplayer co-op

Cons

• Plot events are tied to in-game time. If you miss it, you have to wait, sometimes for a year.
• Often the time and energy to do everything you want will not be enough
• It's hard to break away from the game and return to the real world

Pros

• Huge generated galaxy
• Lots of ships and cargo ships
• Learn alien languages
• Base construction is flexible
• Extensive upgrade tree

Cons

• Buggy ships in multiplayer
• Planets start to feel repetitive

Pros

• Realistic simulation of the emergence and growth of a settlement
• Well-executed agriculture
• Real people with needs, wants, and interests
• Detailed economic system of production chains

Cons

• Lack of a specific end goal
• Low variety of buildings and problems
• Low replayability

Pros

• attractive graphics
• two game modes - first-person or full map view
• addictive gameplay
• balanced dynamics that keeps you in suspense

Cons

• low-informative interface, small number of tools for construction

Pros

• Beautiful graphics
• Extensive customization for creating and ruling an island nation
• Various game modes including campaign, scenarios and multiplayer
• Comprehensible interface and easy navigation

Cons

• Higher system requirements compared to other games of a similar genre

Pros

• Colorful design and third-person control
• Infinity in the development of the plot and improvement
• Ability to build and lead several cities (up to 16) simultaneously. They can be connected by trade and other infrastructures for interest
• Statistics on the number, income, education, and happiness of citizens throughout the region
• Interaction with other players. The ability of neighboring influence on the development and management of the metropolis
• Provides for internal (personal management) and network (with friends or strangers) sharing of resources and services
• GlassBox technology creates a unique bond where one inhabitant's life changes, rebuilding buildings and structures affect everything else
• You can improve your megacities with add-ons without losing gameplay

Cons

• A number of minor glitches and hiccups
• Internal currency limits at all periods of gameplay, especially at the beginning of construction. You have to wait a long time
• Some elements of systems do not change when developing a city. For example, the water system or electricity
• Natural disasters in the game bring additional costs
• Difficulties in meeting the needs of citizens

Pros

• Interesting economy
• Unusual setting
• Deep laws and lots of technology
• Philosophical overtones
• High quality design and music

Cons

• High complexity
• Ominous atmosphere

Pros

• Availability of single-player and cooperative modes
• there is a story, you can perform tasks
• simple but nice graphics
• references to Scandinavian culture and mythology
• fascinating survival simulator
• a variety of mechanics of development and world exploration

Cons

• Some users may find the gameplay dragging and monotonous
• not everyone will like the drawing

Pros

• integrated economic model
• complex development system, all resources are interconnected
• attractive graphics
• storyline
• several possible ways of development

Cons

• the game interface is unintuitive
• Many different concepts that take time to learn

Pros

• Nice graphics and visuals
• Interesting story campaign
• Deep economic system
• High replayability

Cons

• The German style of economic strategies can be discouraging
• It is not always clear why problems arise in the game

Pros

• Lots of content
• Vibrant City
• Well-developed upgrade system and a lot of building models
• High replayability

Cons

• Few maps in the basic version of the game
• The player has little influence on the visual style of the space

Pros

• Good visual and audio design
• Timeless gameplay
• Free gameplay updates
• Regular in-game events
• Modding support

Cons

• It is desirable to have a company of at least four people
• Paid story and cosmetic content
• Tedious experience grind and equipment of high quality

Pros

• Beautiful modern graphics
• Great music
• Fresh concept of the game

Cons

• Poorly designed interface
• The complexity of many game mechanics
• Some drawn-out gameplay