Frostpunk would have to be my favorite city builder game. When I was growing up I was a big player of classic tycoon and city building games and this game reminds me of those in all the right ways. Frostpunk has easy micromanagement for those who want it and makes research and resource management clear and simple, yet still makes choosing what to research or build pivotal. Frostpunk also avoids my problem with many current city builders where there is no end and no clear objectives. This game is great because it has structured scenarios that allow freedom in completion and is also challenging and bring tons of replayability to the game.
I would also be amiss if I did not mention the graphics and how visually stunning this game looks. When zooming in I feel the careful detail that went into making this game and it adds even more to the connection this game builds between you the player and the small city that you begin to be attached to. The fact that your decisions on laws will affect the whole city look and feel just adds so much more to the immersion and really brings the game alive.
For me, Frostpunk is an easy recommendation, however, it has rather few scenarios for $30 even with their replayability. I would recommend waiting to get this game until it is on a 33% sale or more.

Frostpunk would have to be my favorite city builder game. When I was growing up I was a big player of classic tycoon and city building games and this game reminds me of those in all the right ways. Frostpunk has easy micromanagement for those who want it and makes research and resource management clear and simple, yet still makes choosing what to research or build pivotal. Frostpunk also avoids my problem with many current city builders where there is no end and no clear objectives. This game is great because it has structured scenarios that allow freedom in completion and is also challenging and bring tons of replayability to the game. I would also be amiss if I did not mention the graphics and how visually stunning this game looks. When zooming in I feel the careful detail that went into making this game and it adds even more to the connection this game builds between you the player and the small city that you begin to be attached to. The fact that your decisions on laws will affect the whole city look and feel just adds so much more to the immersion and really brings the game alive. For me, Frostpunk is an easy recommendation, however, it has rather few scenarios for $30 even with their replayability. I would recommend waiting to get this game until it is on a 33% sale or more.