5 recommendations for building and strategy games

The Steam Summer Sale is in full swing and, as always, features a variety of heavily discounted games. However, given the oversupply, it can be easy to lose track.

Don’t worry, we’ve rounded up five recommendations across the building and strategy genres for you to help you snag the best deals during this year’s sale. The sale runs until July 13th, so you still have plenty of time to grab it.

“Anno 1800”: King of the genre reduced by 75 percent

“Anno 1800” is one of the best building and resource management games out there right now. In the summer sale it is reduced by an impressive 75 percent. Instead of 59.99 euros, the original game now only costs 14.99 euros. Note, however, that “Anno 1800” has a whopping 11 DLCs that are available in different season passes.

The Season Passes are each discounted by 50 percent, except for Season 4, which is discounted by 35 percent. Whether you play with or without a Season Pass: “Anno 1800” offers a wealth of content and with the discount is definitely worth the money for all fans of building strategy games.

“Civilization VI”: It hardly gets any cheaper

A similar big hit in the building genre is “Civilization VI”. Although the game was released in 2016, it is still one of the best representatives of its genre. It’s currently discounted by an incredible 90 percent.

Instead of 59.99 euros you only pay 5.99 euros. If you’re even remotely interested in this game, now is the best time to grab it. In the Platinum Edition you even get numerous expansion packs.

This edition is reduced from 167.91 euros to 15 euros. So this summer is the perfect time to start building your own civilization.

“Village Romance”: Cozy and cheap

The rather cozy construction and puzzle game “Village Romance” comes from the Berlin developer Tuscany Interactive. It has developed into a real insider tip in this genre thanks to its unique structure mechanics and relaxed way of playing.

The ratings of the players speak for themselves with 97 percent positive feedback. So there are few players who don’t like the game.

“Dorfromantik” is reduced by 30 percent and costs only 9.09 euros instead of 12.99 euros. However, the game is worth the money at both prices.

“Timberborn”: Construction in beaver style

A slightly different build-up game is “Timberborn”. Here you take on the role of a colony of beavers who want to build a thriving city around a dam. The game mechanics are designed to use the river efficiently and place the dams cleverly.

The game is currently in Early Access, but is already well playable and enjoys extremely positive reviews. “Timberborn” is currently reduced by 20 percent and costs 19.60 euros instead of 24.50 euros.

“Oxygen Not Included”: 2D construction in space

Completely different is presented “Oxygen Not Included”. In this 2D city building game you lead a colony of astronauts who want to make the inside of a rock in space their home.

There they have to research to acquire new technologies, survive against aliens and of course to get oxygen. This game was also rated positively by 96 percent of the reviews. It is currently reduced by 66 percent and costs 7.81 euros instead of 22.99 euros.

The Steam Summer Sale offers a fantastic opportunity for building and strategy fans to expand their game library. With “Anno 1800”, “Civilization VI”, “Dorfromantik”, “Timberborn” and “Oxygen Not Included”, some of the best titles in these genres are available at greatly reduced prices.

You have until July 13th to take advantage of these offers. So grab your favorites and start building your virtual empires!

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