Top 3 Best PC Games - Building Sims

1. Stronghold

When some people think of European history, they think of the castle, and there’s no finer use of castle’s in a computer game than this. Although the basic aim is still to conquer all your medieval enemies by force, the bulk of the game is concerned with designing and building your own fortifications - including huge castles - while crushing others. Of course, you have to earn enough to pay for everything! This ‘castle-sim’ has a technically superior sequel, Stronghold: Crusade.

2. Caesar III

Rome: Total War gives you the chance to conquer Rome, Caesar III gives you the chance to build it. This is, to be blunt, simply Sim City set in the Roman empire, with your aim the creation of a working city complete with temples, roads, markets and, hopefully, no invading barbarians. The game is a bit old and the graphics outdated, but it’s hard to see anyone creating a better Rome-Sim City.

3. Medieval Lords

Although more a real time strategy than a city simulation, Medieval Lords does place great emphasis on the creation of medieval towns, even using a full 3D engine to showcase your work. The subtitle ‘Build, Defend, Expand’ should give you an idea of the priorities involved in what is an enjoyable, if not based entirely on real life, game.