Skyharbor Tycoon

Skyharbor Tycoon is a management sim where you grow a tiny airstrip into a busy hub. The core loop is about flow: route passengers, add gates before queues explode, and balance income against expansion. It scratches the same itch as a good tower layout, oddly enough.

The interface is clean and the game explains its systems without burying you in tutorials. We liked that you can speed up time when things are calm and slow down when a rush hits. It's a comfortable game to play in bed with a podcast on.

Late game can get a touch repetitive once your airport runs smoothly, but getting there is genuinely fun. A good pick for anyone who likes tidy systems.

What we liked

• Satisfying flow management
• Clear, uncluttered interface
• Adjustable time controls