Free City Builder Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,974 City Builder games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free City Builder game rankings were last updated on 11/17/2024.
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1. Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition offers players a trial of this historical single & multiplayer RTS experience. *Note: To unlock all features of the game please see the “Base Game” product.
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition holds the #1 spot for "best free City Builder game on Steam" with a Player Score of 83. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 45,236 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,393 positive reviews and 6,843 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/15/2020 |
| Franchise | Age of Empires Franchise |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Xbox Game Studios |
| Steam App Id | 933110 |
2. March of Empires
Claim your title as Shogun, Highland King, Northern Tsar or Desert Sultan and join this genre-redefining strategy game where you will wage constant war for real territorial conquest! Fortify your castle, fuel a massive army, and enter the ultimate fight for realm domination!
March of Empires has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free City Builder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,590 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,033 positive reviews and 557 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run March of Empires on the Steam Deck.
3. Game of Thrones Winter is Coming
Game of Thrones Winter is Coming is a PC strategy game based on the HBO drama television series, officially licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment under HBO, and developed and published by YOOZOO Games. Interactive Entertainment and HBO.
Game of Thrones Winter is Coming has achieved a Player Score of 59, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free City Builder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,480 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,500 positive reviews and 980 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Game of Thrones Winter is Coming on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/14/2019 |
| Developer | YOUZU (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD. |
| Publisher | YOUZU (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD. |
| Steam App Id | 1105420 |
4. Realm Grinder
Grow your realm, build alliances, and explore one of the deepest idle RPGs ever!
Realm Grinder has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free City Builder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,859 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,984 positive reviews and 875 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 6/15/2017 |
| Franchise | Kongregate |
| Developer | Divine Games |
| Publisher | Kongregate |
| Steam App Id | 610080 |
5. OpenTTD
OpenTTD is a business simulation game in which players earn money by transporting passengers and cargo via road, rail, water, and air. It is an open-source remake and expansion of the 1995 Chris Sawyer video game Transport Tycoon Deluxe.
OpenTTD has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free City Builder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,145 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,631 positive reviews and 514 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play OpenTTD on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
6. Stronghold Kingdoms
A massively multiplayer grand strategy game, Stronghold Kingdoms is about forging alliances, political mind games, city-building and castle sieges with thousands of other players!
Stronghold Kingdoms has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free City Builder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,183 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,887 positive reviews and 3,296 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Stronghold Kingdoms on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 2/28/2012 |
| Franchise | Firefly Studios |
| Developer | FireFly Studios |
| Publisher | FireFly Studios |
| Steam App Id | 47410 |
7. Sarah's Adventure: Time Travel
This game unearths the essence of adventure by combining elements of exploration and puzzle-solving. The game’s appeal lies in its interactive gameplay mechanics, where your choices dictate the progression of the story.
Sarah's Adventure: Time Travel has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free City Builder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,604 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,452 positive reviews and 152 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Sarah's Adventure: Time Travel on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 6/26/2024 |
| Developer | NUTS POWER ONLINE ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED |
| Publisher | NUTS POWER ONLINE ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED |
| Steam App Id | 2994430 |
8. California Escapades
In this simulation and adventure game, explore 19th-century Gold Rush California. Join Jim and Emma to build and manage your farm and city. Plant crops, raise animals, construct buildings, complete missions, uncover secrets, and collect treasures. Start your adventure now!
California Escapades has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free City Builder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 232 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 204 positive reviews and 28 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 9/4/2024 |
| Developer | NUTS POWER ONLINE ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED |
| Publisher | NUTS POWER ONLINE ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED |
| Steam App Id | 3103930 |
9. Cividle
CivIdle is an idle/incremental game that allows you to lead your own civilization through thousands of years from ancient times to the modern era. Expand your territory, explore a vast tech tree, build various wonders, and trade with global players: empire must grow and numbers must go up!
Cividle has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free City Builder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 478 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 347 positive reviews and 131 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Cividle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/16/2024 |
| Franchise | Fish Pond Studio |
| Developer | Fish Pond Studio |
| Publisher | Fish Pond Studio |
| Steam App Id | 2181940 |
10. Bloons Monkey City
Create, upgrade, and customize your very own Bloons Monkey City in this groundbreaking blend of city building and tower defense awesomeness!
Bloons Monkey City has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free City Builder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,894 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,388 positive reviews and 506 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Bloons Monkey City on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/10/2020 |
| Franchise | Ninja Kiwi Games |
| Developer | Ninja Kiwi |
| Publisher | Ninja Kiwi |
| Steam App Id | 1252780 |
More Free City Builder Games
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| 4,489 | 10/15/2020 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,051 | 12/11/2017 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 714 | 11/14/2019 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 641 | 6/15/2017 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 503 | 4/1/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 470 | 2/28/2012 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 461 | 6/26/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 377 | 9/4/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 283 | 2/16/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 275 | 4/10/2020 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 243 | 11/15/2023 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 236 | 11/30/2021 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 226 | 8/31/2022 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 207 | 5/16/2022 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 143 | 8/24/2020 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 134 | 8/2/2023 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 107 | 2/27/2018 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 105 | 8/10/2021 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
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 | 101 | 8/23/2022 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 17). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 17). Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 26). March of Empires on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 27). Game of Thrones Winter is Coming on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 22). Realm Grinder on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 27). OpenTTD on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 26). Stronghold Kingdoms on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 27). Sarah's Adventure: Time Travel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 27). California Escapades on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 24). Cividle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 27). Bloons Monkey City on Steam. Steam Store.