City-building games like Tropico or Cities: Skylines can often be stressful experiences where you’re forced to juggle a wealth of variables from keeping citizens happy to making sure roads work correctly. While having a complex web of mechanics is what fans of the genre typically love, Terra Nil takes a different approach and wildly succeeds for it. Instead of building grand cities, Terra Nil tasks you with revitalizing an Earth that’s been decimated, rebuilding a vibrant ecosystem piece by piece. It’s a fascinating spin on the city builder that often manages to feel soothing while delivering a highly topical message about ecological preservation.
