Best City Builder Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,866 City Builder games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. City Builder game rankings were last updated on 4/17/2026.
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1. RimWorld
A sci-fi colony sim driven by an intelligent AI storyteller. Generates stories by simulating psychology, ecology, gunplay, melee combat, climate, biomes, diplomacy, interpersonal relationships, art, medicine, trade, and more.
RimWorld holds the #1 spot for "best City Builder game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 237,587 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 232,570 positive reviews and 5,017 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $27.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $27.99 |
| Release Date | 10/17/2018 |
| Developer | Ludeon Studios |
| Publisher | Ludeon Studios |
| Steam App Id | 294100 |
2. Factorio
Factorio is a game about building and creating automated factories to produce items of increasing complexity, within an infinite 2D world. Use your imagination to design your factory, combine simple elements into ingenious structures, and finally protect it from the creatures who don't really like you.
Factorio has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best City Builder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 227,946 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 222,229 positive reviews and 5,717 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $35.00 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $35.00 |
| Release Date | 8/14/2020 |
| Developer | Wube Software LTD. |
| Publisher | Wube Software LTD. |
| Steam App Id | 427520 |
3. Dyson Sphere Program
Build the most efficient intergalactic factory in space simulation strategy game Dyson Sphere Program! Harness the power of stars, collect resources, plan and design production lines and develop your interstellar factory from a small space workshop to a galaxy-wide industrial empire.
Dyson Sphere Program has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best City Builder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 90,253 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 88,014 positive reviews and 2,239 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $15.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Dyson Sphere Program on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $15.99 |
| Release Date | 1/20/2021 |
| Developer | Youthcat Studio |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1366540 |
4. Stronghold Crusader HD (2012)
The highly anticipated sequel to the best-selling Stronghold, Stronghold Crusader HD throws you into historic battles and castle sieges from the Crusades with fiendish AI opponents, new units, 4 historical campaigns and over 100 unique skirmish missions.
Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best City Builder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,768 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,257 positive reviews and 511 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 10/21/2013 |
| Franchise | Firefly Studios |
| Developer | FireFly Studios |
| Publisher | FireFly Studios |
| Steam App Id | 40970 |
5. Town To City
Build an idyllic 19th century Mediterranean town and help it flourish into a prosperous city. Freely place and customise each element to create the perfect home for your growing population in this cozy city builder from the creators of Station to Station.
Town To City has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best City Builder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,965 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,846 positive reviews and 119 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Town To City on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 9/16/2025 |
| Franchise | Kwalee Ltd |
| Developer | Galaxy Grove |
| Publisher | Kwalee |
| Steam App Id | 3115220 |
6. Age of Empires II (Retired)
Age of Empires II has been re-imagined in high definition. With the release of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, this product will not be updated further.
Age of Empires II (Retired) has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best City Builder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 102,462 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 98,182 positive reviews and 4,280 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 4/9/2013 |
| Franchise | Age of Empires Franchise |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Xbox Game Studios |
| Steam App Id | 221380 |
7. Dorfromantik
Dorfromantik is a peaceful building strategy and puzzle game where you create a beautiful and ever-growing village landscape by placing tiles. Explore a variety of colorful biomes, discover and unlock new tiles and complete quests to fill your world with life!
Dorfromantik has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best City Builder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,091 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,030 positive reviews and 1,061 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.79 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.79 |
| Release Date | 4/28/2022 |
| Franchise | Toukana Interactive |
| Developer | Toukana Interactive |
| Publisher | Toukana Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 1455840 |
8. Kenshi
A free-roaming squad based RPG. Focusing on open-ended sandbox gameplay features rather than a linear story. Be a trader, a thief, a rebel, a warlord, an adventurer, a farmer, a slave, or just food for the cannibals. Train your men up from puny victims to master warriors.
Kenshi has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best City Builder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 111,083 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 106,177 positive reviews and 4,906 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Kenshi on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 12/6/2018 |
| Developer | Lo-Fi Games |
| Publisher | Lo-Fi Games |
| Steam App Id | 233860 |
9. Minami Lane
Welcome to Minami Lane! Build your own street in this tiny cozy, casual management sim! Unlock and customize buildings, manage your shops, and maximize the happiness of your villagers to complete quests and fill your street with love!
Minami Lane has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best City Builder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,382 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,224 positive reviews and 158 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $3.49 |
| Release Date | 2/28/2024 |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2678990 |
10. Timberborn
Humans are long gone. In a world struck by droughts and toxic waste, will your lumberpunk beavers do any better? A sandbox city-building game featuring ingenious animals, vertical architecture, water physics, and terraforming. Contains high amounts of wood.
Timberborn has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best City Builder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 38,768 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,202 positive reviews and 1,566 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $34.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Timberborn on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $34.99 |
| Release Date | 3/12/2026 |
| Developer | Mechanistry |
| Publisher | Mechanistry |
| Steam App Id | 1062090 |
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| 30,158 | 10/17/2018 | 97 | $27.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 17,165 | 8/14/2020 | 96 | $35.00 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,281 | 1/20/2021 | 96 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 790 | 10/21/2013 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 160 | 9/16/2025 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,881 | 4/9/2013 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 368 | 4/28/2022 | 94 | $9.79 | Steam Charts | |
| 5,853 | 12/6/2018 | 94 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 21 | 2/28/2024 | 94 | $3.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 6,712 | 3/12/2026 | 94 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 363 | 7/20/2021 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 520 | 10/11/2024 | 94 | $8.44 | Steam Charts | |
 | 447 | 4/8/2022 | 94 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 20,223 | 11/14/2019 | 94 | $12.24 | Steam Charts | |
 | 24 | 12/14/2022 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 56 | 8/26/2021 | 93 | $2.39 | Steam Charts | |
 | 875 | 12/6/2022 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,713 | 12/8/2023 | 93 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 514 | 4/1/2021 | 93 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 79 | 10/21/2013 | 93 | $1.79 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). Factorio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 18). Dyson Sphere Program on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 20). Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 20). Town To City on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 31). Age of Empires II (Retired) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 19). Dorfromantik on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 10). Kenshi on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 17). Minami Lane on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 20). Timberborn on Steam. Steam Store.