Best City Builder Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,659 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 5/4/2024.
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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 185,574 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 181,955 positive reviews and 3,619 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $34.99 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 | $34.99 |
| Release Date | 10/17/2018 |
| Developer | Ludeon Studios |
| Publisher | Ludeon Studios |
| Steam App Id | 294100 |
2. 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 #2 spot for the best City Builder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 78,655 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 76,844 positive reviews and 1,811 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Dyson Sphere Program on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 1/20/2021 |
| Developer | Youthcat Studio |
| Publisher | Gamera Games |
| Steam App Id | 1366540 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best City Builder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 178,493 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 173,415 positive reviews and 5,078 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 |
4. Stronghold Crusader HD
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 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 17,727 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,295 positive reviews and 432 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Stronghold Crusader HD on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 10/21/2013 |
| Franchise | Firefly Studios |
| Developer | FireFly Studios |
| Publisher | FireFly Studios |
| Steam App Id | 40970 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best City Builder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,626 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,764 positive reviews and 862 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.99 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 | $13.99 |
| Release Date | 4/28/2022 |
| Developer | Toukana Interactive |
| Publisher | Toukana Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 1455840 |
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 99,433 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 95,213 positive reviews and 4,220 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. Stacklands
Stacklands is a village builder where you stack cards to collect food, build structures, and fight creatures. 🃏 For example, dragging a Villager card on top of a Berry Bush card will spawn Berry cards which the villagers can eat to survive. 🃏 Play your cards right and expand your village!
Stacklands 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 23,148 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,357 positive reviews and 791 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 to play and 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.
| Steam Price | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 4/8/2022 |
| Franchise | sokpop |
| Developer | Sokpop Collective |
| Publisher | Sokpop Collective |
| Steam App Id | 1948280 |
8. Thronefall
A minimalist game about building and defending your little kingdom.
Thronefall 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 13,089 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,695 positive reviews and 394 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Thronefall on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 8/2/2023 |
| Developer | GrizzlyGames |
| Publisher | GrizzlyGames |
| Steam App Id | 2239150 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best City Builder games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 83,099 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 79,169 positive reviews and 3,930 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 Kenshi on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 12/6/2018 |
| Developer | Lo-Fi Games |
| Publisher | Lo-Fi Games |
| Steam App Id | 233860 |
10. Mini Motorways
Mini Motorways is a strategy simulation game about designing the road map for a growing city. Build a traffic network, one road at a time, to create a bustling metropolis. Redesign your roads and place your motorways to get everyone where they need to go. How long can you keep the city moving?
Mini Motorways 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 18,948 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,193 positive reviews and 755 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and 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.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 7/20/2021 |
| Developer | Dinosaur Polo Club |
| Publisher | Dinosaur Polo Club |
| Steam App Id | 1127500 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 31,438 | 10/17/2018 | 97 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,806 | 1/20/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 13,621 | 8/14/2020 | 96 | $35.00 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,183 | 10/21/2013 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 545 | 4/28/2022 | 94 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,469 | 4/9/2013 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 257 | 4/8/2022 | 94 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 353 | 8/2/2023 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,859 | 12/6/2018 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 339 | 7/20/2021 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 18,389 | 11/14/2019 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 63 | 8/26/2021 | 94 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 702 | 4/1/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 25 | 2/28/2024 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 52 | 10/20/2023 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 886 | 12/6/2022 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,017 | 9/21/2020 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,082 | 12/8/2023 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,204 | 9/15/2021 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 177 | 10/21/2013 | 93 | $5.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 25). Dyson Sphere Program on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 18). Factorio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 23). Stronghold Crusader HD on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 30). Dorfromantik on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 5). Age of Empires II (Retired) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 6). Stacklands on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 30). Thronefall on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 20). Kenshi on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 30). Mini Motorways on Steam. Steam Store.