Most Played City Builder Games on Steam
Take a look at the top city builder games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of July 31st 2025. Want to explore even more city builder titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best city builder games.
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1. Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
42 Civilizations, 229 Campaign Missions, Singleplayer, Co-Op, Multiplayer, In-Game Editor, Mods, Cross-play...It is good to be the king. Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is a game developed and published by . Released on November 14th 2019 has received 162,462 reviews of which 154,061 were positive and 8,401 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played city builder game, thanks to its 12,935 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.4
154,061
8,401
12,935
players
2. 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. While seeing 5,830 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among city builder games based on player count.
9.2
256,362
19,408
5,830
players
3. Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition
Gird your loins and sharpen your steel! Besiege 20 unique enemy lords and battle friends online, in this expanded remaster of the classic 'castle sim'. Relive history with new units, opponents, visuals, audio, campaigns, skirmish trails, co-op and larger maps. Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition is a game developed and published by . Released on July 15th 2025 has received 4,044 reviews of which 3,649 were positive and 395 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. While seeing 4,015 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among city builder games based on player count.
8.7
3,649
395
4,015
players
4. Timberborn
Humans are long gone. In a world struck by droughts and toxic waste, will your lumberpunk beavers do any better? A city-building game featuring ingenious animals, vertical architecture, water physics, and terraforming. Contains high amounts of wood. Timberborn is a game developed and published by . Released on September 15th 2021 has received 31,678 reviews of which 30,266 were positive and 1,412 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 2,625 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played city builder games.
9.4
30,266
1,412
2,625
players
5. Manor Lords
Manor Lords is a medieval strategy game featuring in-depth city building, large-scale tactical battles, and complex economic and social simulations. Rule your lands as a medieval lord – the seasons pass, the weather changes, and cities rise and fall. Manor Lords is a game developed and published by . Released on April 26th 2024 has received 72,120 reviews of which 62,224 were positive and 9,896 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 2,075 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played city builder games.
8.5
62,224
9,896
2,075
players
6. Anno 1800
Anno 1800™ – Lead the Industrial Revolution! Welcome to the dawn of the Industrial Age. The path you choose will define your world. Are you an innovator or an exploiter? A conqueror or a liberator? How the world remembers your name is up to you. Anno 1800 is a game developed and published by . Released on April 16th 2019 has received 25,091 reviews of which 20,368 were positive and 4,723 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. With 1,782 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played city builder games.
8.0
20,368
4,723
1,782
players
7. Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
Build a soviet republic from an impoverished country into a rich industrial superpower in a city builder with intricate production chains and a fully simulated global economy. Manage the lives of your citizens from education to work and party loyalty to criminal activity. Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic is a game developed and published by . Released on June 20th 2024 has received 22,175 reviews of which 20,192 were positive and 1,983 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 1,585 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played city builder games.
8.9
20,192
1,983
1,585
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 1,423 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played city builder games.
6.4
6,074
3,242
1,423
players
9. Two Point Museum
Curate and manage incredible museums! Explore to discover amazing artifacts. Design and refine the layout, keep staff happy, guests entertained, donations plentiful… and children off the exhibits Two Point Museum is a game developed and published by . Released on March 04th 2025 has received 5,975 reviews of which 5,649 were positive and 326 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 1,395 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played city builder games.
9.1
5,649
326
1,395
players
10. Frostpunk
Frostpunk is the first society survival game. As the ruler of the last city on Earth, it is your duty to manage both its citizens and infrastructure. What decisions will you make to ensure your society's survival? What will you do when pushed to breaking point? Who will you become in the process? Frostpunk is a game developed and published by . Released on April 24th 2018 has received 123,546 reviews of which 114,315 were positive and 9,231 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 1,148 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played city builder games.
9.1
114,315
9,231
1,148
players
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