4 – Jurassic World: Evolution 3
If you’re like me and had a lot of fun during your childhood playing Zoo Tycoon, and have most recently been enjoying Frontier Developments’ work with Planet Coaster 2, then Jurassic World: Evolution 3 could very much interest you. Exchange zebras for T-Rexes and groundhogs for Stegosauruses—and that’s pretty much it!
All joking aside, Jurassic World: Evolution 3 brings 80 species of dinosaurs alongside the fantastic modular building system typical of Frontier games, one that allows for almost endless player creativity and expression. Featuring an epic globetrotting campaign set in diverse locations around the world and a deep suite of creative tools including advanced terraforming and modular building, the game challenges players to build, manage, and protect their prehistoric parks while navigating the chaos of a world where dinosaurs and humanity must coexist.
3 – Master of Command
Master of Command is the game I have been playing the most as of late, and you can expect to see a rather positive review of it coming sometime this week! This is a real-time tactical strategy game set during the historical Seven Years’ War, developed and published by Armchair History Interactive, and is scheduled for release on October 27, 2025, for PC. The game offers a very unique blend of grand strategy, a roguelike-ish randomly generated campaign, and real-time strategy battles—a fun mix between Battle Brothers, Total War, and Ultimate General: Gettysburg.
I don’t want to spoil my review, but I can tell you that the mix works amazingly well, and I have been positively surprised by these bold gameplay decisions. Is it a realistic simulation of 18th-century warfare? Not even close. Is it a fun strategy game? Absolutely! There’s a demo available for you to try!
2 – Anno 117: Pax Romana
After the Age of Sail, the Industrial Revolution, and the distant future, the Anno series is going back in time, well into the apogee of the Roman Empire with Anno 117: Pax Romana. The game puts players in the role of a Roman Governor tasked with shaping their provinces, balancing the intricate economic chains of the series with the political demands of the Emperor.
The formula plays very close to home, sticking to what made Anno 1800 so beloved. Players will construct vast, detailed (and awe-inspiring) Roman cities across several different landscapes, including the fertile heartland of Latium and the mysterious Celtic marshes of Albion. The game challenges you to expand your influence through economic strength, shrewd diplomacy, or military might. It also reintroduces land combat alongside naval warfare, so there’s something for those who want some action in their city-builders!
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