When I think of the best city-building games - Cities Skylines, SimCity 2000, Against the Storm, Frostpunk, Manor Lords - the trend is always the same. You start out among open fields and nature (whether inviting or oppressive), and end with a thriving, whirring hub of industry and activity. It's supremely satisfying. Yet the magnificent Terra Nil excels in essentially the reverse direction, where a successful operation results in nothing at all. It's inventive, compelling, and yours at a deep discount right now thanks to a Steam sale.
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