In the same spirit
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18 games in the spirit of Shenzhen I/O (2016): same vibe, same mechanics, picked by critics and players.
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Opus Magnum
Simulation by Zachtronics (2017) · ≈ 27h
Metacritic 90★ 4.2
Exapunks
Simulation by Zachtronics (2018)
★ 4
Infinifactory
Simulation by Zachtronics (2015)
Critics 75/100★ 3.95
SpaceChem
Strategy by Zachtronics (2011) · ≈ 2h
Metacritic 84★ 3.08
TIS-100
Simulation by Zachtronics (2015) · ≈ 1h
★ 3.6
7 Billion Humans
Simulation by Tomorrow (2018) · ≈ 14h
Metacritic 77★ 4
Poly Bridge 2
Simulation by Dry Cactus (2020) · ≈ 19h
★ 3.98
Human Resource Machine
Simulation by Tomorrow (2015) · ≈ 10h
Metacritic 78★ 4.01
while True: learn()
Simulation by Nival Interactive (2018) · ≈ 9h
Metacritic 73★ 3.66
Poly Bridge
Simulation by Dry Cactus (2016) · ≈ 31h
Metacritic 73★ 3.49
Bridge Constructor: The Walking Dead
Strategy by ClockStone Studios (2020)
★ 3.51
Freshly Frosted
Strategy by The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild (2022)
★ 4.17
Shapez 2: Factory
Strategy by tobspr Games (2026)
Metacritic 80★ 4.38
Mini Metro
Strategy by Playdigious (2015) · ≈ 15h
Metacritic 77★ 4.09
Osmos
Simulation by Hemisphere Games (2009) · ≈ 7h
Metacritic 80★ 3.71
Shapez
Strategy by Tobias Springer (2020)
★ 3.63
Doodle God
Simulation by 8Floor (2010) · ≈ 4h
Metacritic 64★ 3.14
Block'hood
Strategy by Plethora-Project (2016) · ≈ 1h
Metacritic 77★ 3.35