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Here are 10 of our favorite offline building games worth checking out.
Mojang / Microsoft
Offline Building Game: Minecraft
Mojang / Microsoft
Minecraftis available on every gaming console and mobile platform.
Loads of content to keep players occupied.
The blocky art style won’t appeal to everyone.
Disney
Split-screen local multiplayer isn’t available on all versions.
The addition of levers, train tracks, water, and animals add even more to the experience.
Some truly advanced game design tools available for players.
Sphere Game Studio
Load times can be slow on console and older PCs.
No local multiplayer on the PC version.
Cool stylized art style that makes the city look great at night time.
Sparkling Society
Parents should be wary of in-app purchases ranging from $1.99 - $119.99 per item.
The design of the natural environments and plants leaves a lot to be desired.
Designer Cityis a cool city-building sim designed for Android (and iOS) smartphones and tablets.
Paradox Interactive
Support for iOS 7.0 operating system.
Strong emphasis on in-app purchases starting at $2.99 to speed up building tasks.
The game’s graphics look like most other building games.
Disney
Cities: Skylinesplays in 4K Ultra HD on the Xbox One X console.
Game can slow down on older machines once the city begins to really grow.
Console versions are lacking some content from the PC version.
Atari
Cities: Skylinesis available on PC, the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and the Xbox One.
Very easy to play for inexperienced gamers.
The limited time events are impossible to finish without spending $5+ on in-app purchases.
Nintendo
The first few hours of gameplay are pretty boring.
New characters are also added on a very regular basis.
Retro Building Game: Rollercoaster Tycoon Classic
Atari
Fully-feature theme park creation and management tools.
Microsoft Studios
Cool retro art style that will appeal to older players.
Unavailable on any Xbox, PlayStation, or Nintendo consoles.
The amount of options may intimidate casual players.
Warner Bros Interactive
Guest characters fromSplatoonand Zelda games keep things fresh.
The 3DS version is missing some content from the Wii U release.
Ambitious game designers may feel restricted by the level limitations.
The 3DS version is limited to sharing via the StreetPass local wireless connection.
Solid physics-based game mechanics.
The mini-games are a bit lacklustre.
Graphics a fine but a bit dated.
Either way, the results are entertaining.
Huge library of characters and LEGO sets to use.
Loading times can be very slow.
Controls can be a bit fiddly.
