urban management Archives

AppWizard

March 25, 2026

If you think the citizens in city builders are grumpy and needy, try pleasing a bunch of jealous Roman gods

In Nova Roma, a city-building simulation set in a fallen Roman Empire, players must establish a new civilization while addressing the evolving needs of their inhabitants. Initial tasks include providing shelter, which soon leads to demands for marketplaces and diverse food options. Natural disasters, such as floods, can disrupt settlements, necessitating urgent responses and respectful disposal of casualties. Additionally, players must consider the favor of the gods, requiring a balance of offerings to maintain their support. The game is still evolving on platforms like Steam, highlighting the complexities of urban management and civilization-building.

AppWizard

November 4, 2025

Cities Skylines’ traffic headaches are nothing compared to this brutal new city builder, where your population’s lives are literally on the line

Microlandia is a city-building simulation game developed by Information Superhighway Games that emphasizes the challenging aspects of urban life. The game introduces realism by incorporating consequences for inadequate funding in hospitals, leading to mass death as a gameplay element. Players' decisions impact citizens' lives, with issues like bad traffic potentially resulting in job loss. The housing market reflects greed and desperation, driving some citizens to crime. The game is based on data from reputable sources, ensuring authenticity in its portrayal of urban management. Microlandia will launch on November 21, priced at .99 / ~£5.32, and is available for wishlisting on Steam. The developer plans to expand the simulation post-launch with additional policy tools.