News Tower stands out as one of the best Strategy/Simulation titles in recent memory.
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Verdict
94%
Steam
95
IGDB
Verdict score based on confidence-adjusted Steam reviews?
Very Positive on Steam (94% positive from 4.2K reviews)
Critically acclaimed (95/100 critic average)
Still in Early Access — content may be incomplete
News Tower is a newspaper management simulation video game developed by Rotterdam-based indie studio Sparrow Night and published by Twin Sails Interactive. The game entered Steam Early Access on February 13, 2024, for PC and Mac platforms, and was fully released on November 18, 2025.
Runs well on modern hardware.
Last updated 5d ago
This game is good but not so good at the same time. The enjoyable playtime is around 6 hours of gameplay. So you pay 25 euros for 6 hours? I Dont think so and i didnt either. I got it for 10 and i still dont believe its worth. the only enjoyable part is the tutorial and then it get so repetative with just trying to match stickers that is made a bit more difficult with the challenges you choose. the graphics are amazing the tutorial is very helpfull but the game need more depth or storyline (like a vilain or a corrupted country that you are trying to make better). this is not fun after you learn how it works
Game never scratched the itch I hoped it would. The pacing feels off — slow and empty at the start, then suddenly overwhelming later on. The news cycle becomes repetitive, and the game loop loses its charm fast. Upgrades are scattered everywhere, making it hard to track what matters or what you should focus on. In the end, it’s more exhausting than engaging.
Thoroughly enjoyable. A nice idea, well implemented. Be aware that if you're looking for a new take on Sim Tower, this isn't it. There is a tower, and you do need to build more floors, but there isn't depth expansion of your building beyond the logistical challenge of fitting it all in. Even then, you're able to move things around with ease. My only minor criticism is that it would be nice if the end of week summary animations and screens could be sped up, as it's a chore to click through after the first year when you already know where you'll end up on progress.
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