DETOUR

You plan routes for a convoy of trucks traveling from a factory to a destination across a map. The aim is to get your trucks through before rival convoys do.

Maps use a grid of tiles, with terrain and obstacles such as rivers, bridges, and mines shaping where roads can go. You gather resources and spend them on construction and other actions.

Opponents build routes at the same time, so you must balance progress with protecting your path and disrupting theirs. The game includes single-player maps, unlockables, multiple modes, and online play.

Some reviewers enjoy DETOUR’s unusual road-building logistics contest, especially the route planning and tactical back-and-forth with opponents. Others find charm in its simple, quirky concept. Criticism focuses on clunky controls and a confusing feel, while one reviewer found matches against bots boring.