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Land Maker is one of those arcade games that hooks you with its simplicity but keeps you playing because there’s just something satisfying about reshaping the terrain. You start with a blank grid and a few basic tools—raise land here, flatten it there, maybe carve out a river if you’re feeling fancy. At first, it feels almost meditative, but then you realize you’ve spent 20 minutes tweaking a single mountain because the slope wasn’t quite right.

It’s not just about digging and building, though. There’s a weirdly addictive rhythm to it, especially when you unlock new tools and watch your little world take shape. I kept going back just to see how much detail I could cram into a tiny plot of land. The controls are straightforward, but there’s enough depth to mess around with if you want to get creative.

If you’ve ever lost time doodling landscapes in the margins of your notes, this game will probably eat your afternoon.