Project Highrise: Architect's Edition

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Project Highrise: Architect's Edition is a simulation game where you design and manage towering high-rises from the ground up. You lay foundations, zone floors for offices, homes, and retail, then balance power, water, and traffic to keep everything running. Each building has performance targets to hit while satisfying tenants' needs. Mistakes mean delays and costs. Success means scaling new heights with bigger projects. Players praise its depth and challenge, with a 4.5/5 rating on Steam from 8K reviews. The game stands out for its realistic building mechanics and stress-testing logistics under pressure like fire drills or storms. Available on PC, consoles, and Switch, it plays solo with no multiplayer. Simple controls hide complex systems that reward careful planning over brute force.