Environmental

Cities: Skylines

When you look out of the window onto your town or city, do you ever think to yourself you could run the place better? If so, then Cities: Skylines is just the game for you. After picking one of the maps, each with its own selection of resources and natural features, you can decide how things are done. Of course, part of your choices will concern the environment. Do you go for reliable but dirty coal and oil or green but less stable solar and wind? Do you extract all those minerals or do you build parks? Plus, you can get the Green Cities and Natural Disasters Expansions for even more options.

Price £22.99 | Developer Colossal Order Ltd | Publisher Paradox Interactive | Platforms Mac, PC, Linux, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch | PEGI Age Rating 3+

Stardew Valley

Many of us have dreamed at some point of quitting the rat race and living off the land. Stardew Valley gives you a virtual chance to live the dream. Your custom character is told his grandfather has passed away, leaving you a farm to make your own. As a farmer, you have to learn which crops would be best for different times of the year. The more you earn, the more you can invest in the farm, buy new equipment or customize your home. You can also go into the local community and help them out too.    

Price £10.99 | Developer Eric Barone | Publisher Eric Barone | Platforms Mac, PC, Linux, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation Vita, iOS, and Android | PEGI Age Rating 12+  

Raft

Being lost at sea is one of the ultimate tests of survival, and Raft is no different. Starting from a small raft you must use junk to build your floating craft up. As you build, it can grow from a piece of salvage to a floating home. Be careful though, as you will have to defend it from the forces of nature, like sharks.  

Price £14.99 | Developer Redbeet Interactive| Publisher Axolot Games | Platform PC | PEGI Age Rating No Rating