Management Sim

2Jul

By CharlieNo Comments

Supermarket Simulator – PC Review

Get ready to run and manage your own Supermarket in the aptly-named Supermarket Simulator! This chill, first-person management sim game has been developed and published by Nokta Games and released on Steam on June 19th. After having been in Early Access since early 2024, it's time to stock your shelves and open up shop! What makes this market so “Super”? There sure have been a lot of simulation games that were released within the past year. Does this one stand out from the rest? Let's find out! Gameplay Ever dreamed of running your own Supermarket? Well, this game lets you do just that. From ringing up your customers to cleaning and making sure that the shelves are stocked, you are the boss! Alright, it's 8am now (if it's not for you, just pretend), time to start working! First ...

1Jul

By PaulNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

Dispatch – PC Preview

As an avid enjoyer of choice-heavy, consequences-matter games, I was sad to see the death of the original Telltale Games in 2018. While the studio kind of reformed in 2019, they're yet to release a new game. Some of the staff who left Telltale in 2016/17 came together in 2018 to created AdHoc Studio. They wanted their own studio where they could take the narrative genre beyond what Telltale was doing and where risks could be taken that would otherwise be avoided at a large company. Finally, in 2025, AdHoc are nearing the release of their first game. Dispatch is a superhero, work-place comedy with a stellar voice cast and an authentic, comic-book visual style. Z-uper Heroes — From Z to A? Robert Robertson, also known as MechaMan, has broken his mechanical suit in a battle with his neme...

18Jun

By MichaelNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

Sintopia – PC Preview

A God sandbox, meets micromanagement simulator? Sign me up! Think Black & White meets Theme Hospital, and when you add in the cartoonish humour of Worms you might just find yourself in a gaming Utopia Sintopia. Developed by Piraknights Games, a Sintopia demo can be downloaded from Steam right now. Early Access is planned for 4th September 2025. I Write Sins This is my first contribution to the Thumb Culture community, so I wanted to have a go with something that really stood out for me. And what stood out the most was the prominent character of Lili, advertising the PC game Sintopia. My initial reaction was “What in the mobile gaming ad hell?” but my concern was immediately laid to rest when I found that this game was published by Team 17. The company that gave us the excellent Worms...

16Jun

By MikeNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Zombie Cure Lab – PS5 Review

I've played a tonne of zombie video games over the years, from open-world titles to playing as a zombie itself! However, I don't think I've ever come across anything like Zombie Cure Lab. A base building colony sim game that allows you to recruit zombies? Sounds interesting! Developed by Thera Bytes and published by Aerosoft, Zombie Cure Lab was originally released on Steam in Early Access in December 2022. Now, over two and a half years later, we have the full release on consoles, with this review focusing on the PlayStation 5 version. But, how well does it translate to consoles? Playing an UNO Reverse Card on the Zombie Virus When the world is overrun by zombies, all hope seems lost. Thankfully, it isn't all doom and gloom, as those smarty-pants scientists have concocted a cure that...

21May

By Mike1 Comment

PlayStation Reviews

City Bus Manager – PS5 Review

Originally released on Steam in 2024, City Bus Manager has finally made its way to console! Available for PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S, how will this version fare against its PC counterpart? Developed by PeDePe GbR — a team that has a history with bus simulator titles — City Bus Manager has been very well received on Steam, with a Very Positive review rating. Today, I'll be trying out the PlayStation 5 version, and as always with these sorts of games, I have a number of questions. First and foremost being: how well does the keyboard and mouse control scheme translate to a controller? No Late Buses On My Watch! Whilst maybe not the most exciting game on paper, I was still very much looking forward to playing City Bus Manager. Management sims can be a lot of fun! If you'...

Hotel Architect – PC Early Access Preview

20May

By CharlieNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

Hotel Architect – PC Early Access Preview

Step into the chaotic life of being a hotel owner in Hotel Architect! Developed by Pathos Interactive and published by Wired Production, this hotel construction and tycoon management game allows you to build your hotel from the ground up and to tackle the challenging demands of your guests. Get ready to check in for Early Access today on Steam! Is Breakfast Included? I've got high hopes for this one! The game is still “under construction” but already feels very nice and smooth to play. It's got quite a bit of content already, too! I'm excited to jump into the game, especially since my knowledge of hotels in general is very limited. All I really know is the fact that even looking at the mini-bar will most likely bankrupt you immediately. Do you have any fun hotel stories to tell? What ...

9May

By MikeNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Spellcaster University – PS5 Review

The original Steam release of Spellcaster University was developed and published by Sneaky Yak Studio back in 2021. If you want to learn more about the PC release, why not check out our original review? But for now, four years later, we have developer Red Art Games to thank for this new console version. This latest edition is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. For this review I got my hands on the PlayStation 5 version. I Wish My Time at University Was This Magical Everybody has imagined having magical powers at some point in their lives, right? Whether it's daydreaming about receiving a Hogwarts letter whilst you should be paying attention in school, or wishing that you could just disappear after a particularly awkward interaction,...

7May

By CharlieNo Comments

PC Reviews

Cash Cleaner Simulator – PC Review

“Check it, clean it, sort it, ship it.” Cash Cleaner Simulator, developed by Mind Control Games and published by Forklift Interactive, lets you experience what it could possibly be like to have tons of cash in your hands. The game releases for PC on May 8th, with a version for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S coming later this year. Please note that this game uses AI-generated images for some phone contact icons and simple wall art. Cash Is King What, you think a bunch of money is just gonna magically fall from the sky?? Well, uh, in this game, it kinda does do that. Sure, it's not all yours to keep, and not necessarily legally acquired, but still. The sky is the limit, and you can stack your cash 'till you reach it. So, let's have a look! Gameplay Cash Cleaner Simulator has a ...

22Apr

By CharlieNo Comments

PC Reviews

The Fool’s Apprentice – PC Review

The Fool's Apprentice is a brand-new cosy management game developed by The Planar Danse that just released on Steam. Take on the role of a prestigious Arcanist and try your very best to get some knowledge into the heads of your rather unskilled students, no matter what it takes. Fool Me Once… When I first saw the trailer and read about the general premise of the game, I was quite excited! Magic and management, two things that are fun on their own but now combined! Until I actually launched the game… but more on that later. For now, let's look at the gameplay, shall we? Gameplay The Fool's Apprentice tasks you with educating and managing a group of unskilled apprentices. You manage their skills, build Research, respond to multiple choice Dilemmas and more! The game is all about stra...

1Sep

By Iain culverhouseNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Cult Of The Lamb – PS5 Review

It's a great time for British developers and publishers. Developer Massive Monster based in Southampton, bring us Cult Of The Lamb a roguelite action-adventure. Will you free 'The One Who Waits' from his prison below? Accidents wool happen Gameplay You play as a cult leader recently resurrected by The One Who Waits, a deity imprisoned for his crimes. Your master must now be freed, your role is recruiting new followers to the flock. Building a base for them to live in and head off on crusades against the otherworldly creatures that captured him. With an intriguing art style and expressive animations, the routine of gathering supplies, tending to your worshipers, upgrading both your character and your homestead, and then going out to do it again is completely satisfying. Everythin...