Imperial Settlers has you taking control of one of four factions to build your civilization. Each player is trying to develop the most powerful and productive empire. Players use deals and buildings to produce resources, burning those buildings to the ground in the process of building bigger and more influential faction buildings. Will you favor aggressive tactics or will you simply swim in piles of resources? However you move forward – bring your people to their rightful place above all other factions.
Our honorable mention is Caverna, with a nod to Agricola.