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Sumerians

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2023

Should you play it?

Sumerians is a city building game set in ancient Mesopotamia. Attract new citizens and grow by expanding your irrigation system, building walls, palaces, temples and ziggurats. Research new technologies, manage your production, hire workers, and trade.

What works

  • Authentic historical setting
  • Deep and engaging city management
  • Relaxing and meditative gameplay
  • Creative city layout without grid constraints
  • Active developer with regular updates

Things to keep in mind

  • Technical performance issues at large populations
  • Limited content and building variety in early access
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features
  • Minimal tutorial and documentation
  • Some obtuse or unclear mechanics

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Sumerians: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Fantasy, Story, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Survival. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy.

Last update: 25/08/2026