Most Played Building Games on Steam
Take a look at the top building games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of September 17th 2025. Want to explore even more building titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best building games.
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1. The Sims™ 4
Play with life and discover the possibilities. Unleash your imagination and create a world of Sims that’s wholly unique. Explore and customize every detail from Sims to homes–and much more. The Sims™ 4 is a game developed and published by . Released on June 18th 2020 has received 170,727 reviews of which 149,064 were positive and 21,663 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played building game, thanks to its 23,303 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.6
149,064
21,663
23,303
players
2. Garry's Mod
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play. Garry's Mod is a game developed and published by . Released on November 29th 2006 has received 1,159,707 reviews of which 1,122,546 were positive and 37,161 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. While seeing 14,842 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among building games based on player count.
9.6
1,122,546
37,161
14,842
players
3. Space Engineers
Space Engineers is a sandbox game about engineering, construction, exploration and survival in space and on planets. Players build space ships, space stations, planetary outposts of various sizes and uses, pilot ships and travel through space to explore planets and gather resources to survive. Space Engineers is a game developed and published by . Released on February 28th 2019 has received 132,347 reviews of which 117,204 were positive and 15,143 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. While seeing 7,222 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among building games based on player count.
8.8
117,204
15,143
7,222
players
4. Conan Exiles
An online multiplayer survival game, now with sorcery, set in the lands of Conan the Barbarian. Survive in a vast open world sandbox, build your home into a kingdom, and dominate your enemies in single or multiplayer. Conan Exiles is a game developed and published by . Released on May 08th 2018 has received 107,465 reviews of which 84,575 were positive and 22,890 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 5,711 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played building games.
7.8
84,575
22,890
5,711
players
5. Cities: Skylines
Cities: Skylines is a modern take on the classic city simulation. The game introduces new game play elements to realize the thrill and hardships of creating and maintaining a real city whilst expanding on some well-established tropes of the city building experience. Cities: Skylines is a game developed and published by . Released on March 10th 2015 has received 275,770 reviews of which 256,362 were positive and 19,408 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 5,219 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played building games.
9.2
256,362
19,408
5,219
players
6. Oxygen Not Included
Oxygen Not Included is a space-colony simulation game. Deep inside an alien space rock your industrious crew will need to master science, overcome strange new lifeforms, and harness incredible space tech to survive, and possibly, thrive. Oxygen Not Included is a game developed and published by . Released on July 30th 2019 has received 128,390 reviews of which 124,220 were positive and 4,170 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 4,134 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played building games.
9.5
124,220
4,170
4,134
players
7. Medieval Dynasty
Hunt, survive, build and lead in the harsh Middle Ages: Create your own Medieval Dynasty and ensure its long-lasting prosperity or die trying! Play alone or team up with friends to enjoy the ultimate medieval experience. Medieval Dynasty is a game developed and published by . Released on September 23rd 2021 has received 45,166 reviews of which 40,992 were positive and 4,174 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 2,485 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played building games.
8.9
40,992
4,174
2,485
players
8. Planet Coaster 2
Build and customise thrilling roller coasters and incredible water slides, manage the ultimate theme park experience, and share your epic creations. Are you ready to ride the wave? Planet Coaster 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on November 06th 2024 has received 9,316 reviews of which 6,074 were positive and 3,242 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. With 2,148 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played building games.
6.4
6,074
3,242
2,148
players
9. House Flipper 2
Clean your worries away with this relaxing renovation simulator! Buy, fix, sell, and become a local legend. Or grab your power tools and build anything from scratch! With the online 2-4 players co-op mode, you can play both in sandbox and story mode together. House Flipper 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on December 14th 2023 has received 13,691 reviews of which 11,633 were positive and 2,058 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 1,942 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played building games.
8.3
11,633
2,058
1,942
players
10. RoadCraft
As the leader of a company specialized in restoring sites devastated by natural disasters, use your construction machinery to restart the local industry. Clear debris and faulty equipment, rebuild roads and bridges damaged by weather, and much more! RoadCraft is a game developed and published by . Released on May 20th 2025 has received 7,668 reviews of which 5,784 were positive and 1,884 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. With 1,798 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played building games.
7.4
5,784
1,884
1,798
players
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