Hell Architect vs Meeple Station
Hell Architect
Hell Architect is a hell “tycoon” game where the goal is to build the most efficient possible “hell” for sinners to languish in. Unlock new torture devices and hellish technologies via research, dig surrounding areas for resources, and expand your hell into the suffering-producing machine that it can be!Hell Architect only proves that the worst kind of hell is one where even in death, you still have to work… groans! Now, the tycoon simulation may have some fun and quirky stuff going for it, but it falls short of what it could have achieved, marred mainly by design and AI issues. That being said, if you love the challenge of making your hell into the most efficient suffering-producing machine that it is, then you’ll definitely enjoy playing Hell Architect. Just don’t go in with an expectation that’s too high and you should be fine!
Meeple Station
Meeple Station is a space-themed, sandbox simulation game that focuses a lot on exploration, trading and team management. In this game, you’ll need to build your starter space station and then venture out into the galaxy to find a place to set up shop, so to speak. Mine nearby resources and refine them into valuable bars and other alloys, and trade the resources you have with passing spaceships for resources that you don’t. Don’t forget to assign your meeples with tasks that suit their respective personalities, and give them everything they need to be content despite being cooped up in a tightly-packed space station.The game doesn't have a multiplayer mode (yet), but I can see the potential of having the game mode added in the future where players will be able to trade with each other and even raid other player’s stations to plunder resources. It’ll probably be somewhat similar to Minecraft’s multiplayer mode.
Overall, Meeple Station is definitely an early access game with plenty of potential. Despite the bugs and game issues, it is a rather fun sandbox game to play where you can build your own space station, explore the galaxy, mine and trade for resources, and manage your team of adorable meeples. If you’re interested, Meeple Station is currently available for purchase on Steam. Check it out!