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Constructor

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox One • 2017

Should you play it?

You can’t rise to the top without taking a few others down. If that means engaging in a workplace accidents, dodgy deals, and a shifty trick or two then so be it! You're going to need every trick in the book if you want to go from small-time slumlord to property tycoon!

What works
  • Faithful remake with nostalgic charm
  • Challenging and strategic gameplay
  • Humorous and quirky characters
  • Active developer support and updates
  • Multiple game modes including multiplayer
Things to keep in mind
  • Initial bugs and crashes
  • Steep learning curve and micromanagement
  • Multiplayer instability at launch
  • Some ui and control quirks
  • Missions and content incomplete at release

What to play next

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Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Casino Inc.

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  • Polaris Sector

  • Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® - Dark Crusade

  • Dokapon Kingdom: Connect

  • Rule the Waves 3

  • Imperium Galactica II

Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Making History: The Second World War

  • Polaris Sector

  • Nexus 5X

If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

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  • Autonomy

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  • Competition

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Constructor: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Status, Cooperation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Intimacy, Relaxation.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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    "Players have freedom to choose building placement, tenant management, and strategies including sabotage and combat."

  • Competence

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    "Game involves overcoming micromanagement challenges and learning complex systems like resource gathering, research, and survival."

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    "Game is challenging with complex micromanagement and strategic planning; players learn and improve over time."

  • Competition

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    "Strong competitive element with AI opponents and multiplayer, including sabotage and stock market manipulation."

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    "Strong competitive element with AI and multiplayer modes featuring sabotage and territory control."

  • Continuation

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    "Players report addictive and engaging gameplay leading to long sessions despite repetitive tasks."

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    "Addictive gameplay with players reporting long sessions and repeated play despite some frustration."

  • Cooperation

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    "Focus is primarily on individual competitive play; limited mention of cooperative or team-based gameplay."

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    "Focus is primarily on individual play and competition; limited cooperation except possible multiplayer team modes."

  • Creativity

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    "Players customize town layouts and manage production chains, but building options and aesthetics are somewhat limited."

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    "Players customize town layouts and decorations but building shapes and options are somewhat limited."

  • Domination

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    "Gameplay involves exerting military and economic dominance over opponents, with some players engaging in betrayal and power plays."

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    "Game involves exerting control over opponents through sabotage, gangsters, and other aggressive actions."

  • Escapism

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    "Players use the game as a mental challenge and distraction, enjoying quirky humor and nostalgia."

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    "Players enjoy the humor and distraction from real life through quirky gameplay and nostalgic elements."

  • Expectation

    Game with the same Expectation vibe

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and nostalgia rather than obligation or external pressure."

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and nostalgia rather than obligation or external pressure."

  • Experimenting

    Game with the same Experimenting vibe

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    "Players try different strategies including sabotage, casino management styles, and economic tactics."

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    "Players try different strategies, tenant mixes, and sabotage tactics to overcome challenges."

  • Exploration

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    "Limited exploration in terms of new areas, but some discovery in different game modes and maps."

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    "Some map variety and discovery of new strategies but limited new area exploration."

  • Expression

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    "Players customize city appearance and layout, but limited character or avatar personalization."

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    "Players personalize towns with decorations and tenant management but limited character customization."

  • Fantasy

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    "Game features imaginative, absurd scenarios with cartoonish characters and humorous fiction."

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    "Game features imaginative fiction with gangsters, killer clowns, and humorous tenant antics."

  • Fellowship

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    "Some community interaction via multiplayer and Discord, but mostly individual play."

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    "Some community interaction via multiplayer and forums but mostly individual play."

  • Growth

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    "Players develop skills in strategy, resource management, and learn game mechanics over time."

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    "Players learn game mechanics, tenant needs, and develop strategies over time."

  • Health

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    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

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    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

  • Idle

    Game with the same Idle vibe

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    "Requires continuous attention and micromanagement; not suitable for casual or background play."

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    "Requires continuous attention and micromanagement; not suitable for casual or background play."

  • Intimacy

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    "Limited social interaction; mostly surface-level multiplayer or solo play."

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    "Limited social interaction; mostly surface-level multiplayer or solo play."

  • Leadership

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    "Players lead their business and staff, managing employees and directing operations."

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  • Progression

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    "Players accumulate buildings, resources, and upgrades as they advance through the campaign."

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    "Players accumulate buildings, upgrades, tenants, and weapons to advance their position."

  • Relaxation

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    "Game is challenging and can be stressful due to micromanagement and difficulty; not primarily for relaxation."

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  • Sensation

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    "Colorful visuals and humorous audio provide moderate sensory stimulation."

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  • Status

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    "Leaderboards and multiplayer provide some social recognition and status."

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  • Story

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    "Some narrative elements and missions exist but are not the main focus; gameplay is mostly context-free."

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  • Strategy

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    "Core gameplay revolves around strategic resource management, tactical combat, and planning."

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  • Thrill

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    "Players experience suspense and challenge from difficult missions and competitive multiplayer."

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  • Value

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  • Violence

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    "Combat and defeating enemies are core gameplay elements involving destruction and violence."

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  • Survival

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    "Players must defend against threats and manage resources to avoid failure."

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