The Best Construction simulation Games for Nintendo Switch ·

07 Jul 2024, 00:00

Update 24 May 2023: Railway Empire 2 added at rank #7.

Here are our 10 Best Construction simulation Games for Nintendo Switch: 1

Factorio (2020)

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Factorio is an absorbing factory management game. You play the role of a handy person who needs to build a rocket and craft almost anything with little more than spit and elbow grease. Automation is the key to success as you establish production chains and assembly lines to make sure all the hard work is done for you.

What we like:

Complex puzzle-solving
Open-ended gameplay
Automation mechanics
Creative assembly lines
Captivating story

What could be improved:

Tedious combat
Limited environmental resources
Environmental consequences of mass manufacturing

management
construction
automation
trains
robots
simulation
base-building
sandbox
factory-building
crafting
empire
resource-management
multiplayer
cooperative
resource

Good match + 37 Bad match - 26

Project Highrise (2016)

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Project Highrise is a management sim game that allows you to build and manage your own tower. You must manage basic needs, desires of tenants, take on contracts and loans while making sure to turn a profit. The game offers two modes - Sandbox Mode, where you are given total freedom; and Scenario Mode, where you are given specific tasks with certain constraints.

What we like:

Attention-to-detail in managing the building
Creative workarounds to keep businesses running
Real challenges that require smart solutions
Clean presentation
Satisfying depth

What could be improved:

Menus can be overburdening
May need to bumble your way through some problems

simulation
management
building
construction
tower
sandbox
sims
economy
strategy

Good match + 56 Bad match - 66

Bridge Constructor Portal (2017)

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Take on the role of a tester at the Aperture Science Enrichment Center and help guide the little stick folk - Bendies - in their vehicles from their starting point to the nearby exit. Use scaffold planks, strong cables and triangles to create an appropriate structure for them to traverse each test chamber. Enjoy GLaDOS' dark humour as she guides you through your missions!

What we like:

Authentic feel with Ellen McLain's voiceover
Fun and challenging puzzles
Easy-to-use controls
In-game handbook of best practices for constructing structures
No punishment or limit to money spent on materials

What could be improved:

Limited list of different materials available
Not much variety between levels

physics
puzzle
construction
vehicle
simulation
building
challenging
bridge-building

Good match + 30 Bad match - 45

Animal Crossing: New Horizons (2020)

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Nintendo Switch

Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the ultimate game for those who like to potter, or those addicted to the grind. With a new DIY system that adds some Minecraft-like ideas, Nook Miles system for direction and rewards and the ability to invite real-world friends over to trade fruit, this game has it all.

What we like:

Landforming & crafting mechanics revolutionise the experience
Vibrant island setting works beautifully
Soothing world
Beautiful welcoming game that is everything you want it to be

What could be improved:

Random islands can be disappointing

crafting
real-time
simulation
online
card
inventory
local
construction
cute
relaxing
customization
multiplayer

Good match + 23 Bad match - 37

Constructor Plus (2019)

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Constructor Plus is a building simulation game where you design cities, manage tenants, and sabotage other developers. With 147 buildings, 65 city scenarios, and a humorous British atmosphere, this game offers plenty of content and entertainment. The game combines RTS and city-building genres, adding fun gameplay hours. Although the game has steep learning curves and limited freedom in missions, Constructor Plus is a well-constructed sim that's worth the entry price.

What we like:

Plenty of content and gameplay hours
Campaign mode with narration and additional missions added
Fun and unique mix of RTS and city-building genres
Humorous and charming British cultural atmosphere
The game has been improved and polished in Constructor Plus release

What could be improved:

Buildings are difficult to build and a lot of micro-management is needed
Missions have strict time limits and limited player freedom

simulation
building
management
construction
city-building
city-dwelling
strategy
well-constructed
classic
buildings
space
online
comedy

Good match + 19 Bad match - 20

Build a Bridge! (2017)

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Test your engineering and improvisation skills in a puzzle game where the stakes are as high as they get. Game features: - Different materials to build from - Wood, Metal, Cables - 36 levels of increasingly difficult puzzles - Varied, detailed environments full of interactive elements - Multiple cars to test out your constructions - Realistic physics engine - Beautiful, stylised art style - Available in 13 languages

construction
puzzle
simulation
2d
physics
interactive
skill

Good match + 10 Bad match - 39

Railway Empire 2 (2023)

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Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 4 Playstation 5 PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Embark on a strategic journey through the golden age of railroads in Railway Empire 2! Build your transport empire, outsmart rivals, and revel in the serene beauty of a world connected by rail. Master the tracks and turn your small business into a booming industry with this engaging simulation game that promises hours of exhilarating gameplay.

What we like:

Compelling competitive gameplay
Diverse game modes including co-op multiplayer
Improved track building and management
Larger maps and unique character abilities
Immersive sound design and improved visuals

What could be improved:

Can be overwhelming for new players

trains
simulation
economy
empire
rail
transportation
construction
america
management
historical
building

Good match + 2 Bad match

When Ski Lifts Go Wrong (2019)

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Nintendo Switch Mac OS PC Windows

Ride into a hilarious construction puzzler; packed with over 100 creative physics-based challenges, sports and bloody disasters! Build contraptions to help every passenger reach their destination. Enjoy the sports by controlling your riders away from (or towards if you feel like it) peril!

building
construction
physics
skiing
simulation
sandbox
editor
level
sport
management
puzzle
funny

Good match + 16 Bad match - 19

Bridge Constructor: The Walking Dead (2020)

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Bridge Constructor: The Walking Dead combines the legendary and challenging puzzle gameplay of Bridge Constructor™ with the post-apocalyptic zombie universe of AMC’s The Walking Dead.