Best city builder games
City builders age differently from almost everything else on PC: the good ones get deeper every year through updates and DLC, and their communities keep playing — and reviewing — for a decade. That long memory makes player ratings in this genre worth trusting.
Every game here carries at least 80% positive reviews from a solid player base, ranked by KingsPrice Score. Live pricing matters more than usual in this genre: city builders run long discount cycles, and the difference between a game's full price and its regular sale price is often 60% or more.
Frequently asked questions
Does the list include colony sims?
Where players tag them as city builders, yes. The boundary between city builders and colony management is blurry, and the community tag reflects how the game actually plays.
What about DLC costs?
A fair concern in this genre. The prices here are for the base game; each game's page also tracks its DLC and edition prices so you can see the real total.
Are older city builders still worth it?
Often more than new ones — a city builder with years of updates and a stable 85%+ rating is usually a safer buy than a fresh release, and dramatically cheaper.