Skyport Tycoon

Skyport Tycoon drops you a patch of land and a dream of a busy airport. You lay runways, build terminals, hire staff, and watch tiny planes come and go. It's that classic 'just one more upgrade' loop, and it's dangerous during a lunch break.

The sim is deeper than it looks. Passenger flow, staffing, and route planning all feed into each other, so a thoughtless layout early on will bite you later. Happily, you can rebuild without too much pain.

It leans on waiting timers, which won't be for everyone, but they're mild enough that the game never feels like it's holding you hostage. A relaxing builder with surprising depth.

What we liked

• Satisfying build-and-optimise loop
• Interconnected systems to plan around
• Mild timers that stay out of the way