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 October 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 14,305 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.4
154,061
8,401
14,305
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 5,793 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
5,793
players
3. Super Fantasy Kingdom
Rebuild your kingdom and explore a vibrant fantasy world in this roguelite city builder. Defeat hordes of monsters with a unique team of defenders as you harvest, build, mine, cook, brew, and grow. But if your defenses should fail, be prepared to watch it all burn! Super Fantasy Kingdom is a game developed and published by . Released on October 24th 2025 has received 1,679 reviews of which 1,423 were positive and 256 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. While seeing 5,482 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among city builder games based on player count.
8.1
1,423
256
5,482
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 3,314 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
3,314
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 3,298 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
3,298
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 2,623 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
2,623
players
7. 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 7,296 reviews of which 6,595 were positive and 701 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 1,512 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played city builder games.
8.8
6,595
701
1,512
players
8. 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 1,503 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played city builder games.
8.9
20,192
1,983
1,503
players
9. 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 1,268 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played city builder games.
9.1
114,315
9,231
1,268
players
10. Northgard
Northgard is a critically acclaimed strategy game based on Norse mythology. Lead your clan, uncover the secrets of a mysterious newfound continent and defeat your enemies to conquer the Throne! Northgard is a game developed and published by . Released on March 07th 2018 has received 64,695 reviews of which 55,844 were positive and 8,851 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 1,118 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played city builder games.
8.5
55,844
8,851
1,118
players
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