The Best City-building Games - Page 5

Update : Terrarium added at rank #47.
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Zoo Park Story (2023)

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j Playstation 4 Android IOS iPhone PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Well, what are you waiting for? Build a top-ranking zoo, set social media ablaze, and show the world your wild side!


  • simulation
  • colony
  • zoo
  • zoo-goers
  • top-ranking
  • nature
  • life
  • city-building
  • pixel
  • casual
  • top-down
  • building
  • snow
  • romance
  • 2d

42

Planet S (2023)

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PC Windows Android

Planet S is a real-time strategy game where your goal is to colonize multiple planets in a solar system to advance your civilization, build a city and supply it to grow your faction.


  • real-time
  • city-building
  • strategy
  • space
  • building
  • procedural
  • futuristic
  • 3d
  • hex
  • sci-fi
  • atmospheric
  • resource-management
  • management
  • multiplayer
  • grid

43

Dwarrows (2020)

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Playstation 4 Xbox One PC Windows Linux Mac OS

A peaceful 3rd person adventure and town-building game. Explore, gather, build, befriend, and quest in a beautifully handcrafted world. Build and grow a new settlement and explore the lands surrounding it in this Peaceful Action-Adventure & Town-Builder. Search the lush forests of the Dusken Woodlands for resources, and adventure through mysterious new places to find lost artifacts. Meet strange and quirky characters along the way, invite wandering people to join your town, and befriend cute animals who may help you in your travels. Control your team of three uniquely skilled characters to gather resources, build structures, and find treasure.


  • city-building
  • economy
  • kickstarter
  • -
  • 3d
  • platform
  • soundtrack
  • base-building
  • exploration
  • management
  • open-world
  • third-person
  • building
  • cute
  • puzzle

44

Gord (2023)

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Xbox One Xbox Series X/s Playstation 5 PC Windows

Gord is a single-player adventure strategy. To survive, you must build, but to prevail, you must conquer the darkness beyond the gates. In this dark fantasy world, you must complete quests while managing a populace whose personal stories and well-being decide the fate of your tribe.


  • real-time
  • city-building
  • strategy
  • survival
  • mythology
  • fantasy
  • colony
  • dark
  • moddable
  • resource-management
  • simulation
  • lore
  • adventure-strategy
  • management
  • magic

45

Frostpunk (2018)

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PC Windows Android Playstation 4 Xbox One Mac OS

Survive in a frozen post-apocalyptic world in Frostpunk, where every decision matters. Lead your community, manage scarce resources, and face tough moral dilemmas. Experience the unique city-builder mechanics and immerse yourself in the captivating story. Can you build the last city on Earth?


What we like:
  • Challenging and engaging gameplay
  • Unique city-builder and resource management mechanics
  • Deep and emotional storytelling
  • High replayability with different modes
  • Immersive atmosphere and visuals
What could be improved:
  • Steep learning curve
  • Limited city customization
  • Difficulties in handling missions

  • city-building
  • survival
  • steampunk
  • strategy
  • management

46

Foundation (2019)

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early access PC Windows

Foundation is a grid-less, laidback medieval city-building game with a focus on organic development, monument construction and resource management.


  • city-building
  • medieval
  • simulation
  • building

47

Terrarium (2025)

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j Android IOS iPhone

Cozy fires, books, and tiny glass bottles filled with endless possibilities. In Terrarium, make your vision a reality and craft the cozy dioramas you've always dreamed of. The only question is, what will you build first?


  • illustration
  • design
  • cozy
  • idler
  • city-building
  • building
  • base-building
  • sandbox
  • relaxing
  • medieval
  • dark
  • cartoony
  • cute
  • movement
  • stylized

48

Dorfromantik (2021)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Dorfromantik is a relaxing and enjoyable puzzle game where you build the biggest and most aesthetically pleasing countryside possible using tiles given to you. Complete objectives that require connecting similar terrain types, while immersing yourself in beautiful hand-painted landscapes. With intuitive controls and multiple game modes, Dorfromantik offers endless fun and creativity. Created by game design students, Toukana Interactive provides high-quality indie games for the future.


What we like:
  • Addictive and relaxing gameplay
  • Multiple game modes including creative mode
  • Stunning visuals and charming sound design
  • Intuitive controls accessible to all players
  • High replay value
What could be improved:
  • Controls on Switch are not as fluid as PC
  • Missions and objectives could be more frequent

  • tile
  • city-building
  • relaxing
  • puzzle
  • strategy
  • tile-matching
  • board-game
  • sandbox
  • turn-based
  • competitive

49

Surviving the Aftermath (2020)

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PC Windows Xbox One Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch

Surviving the Aftermath is a post-apocalyptic city building and management simulator that focuses on surviving and thriving in a world ravaged by various disasters. The gameplay loop is addictive, with players constantly micromanaging their colony and working towards long-term goals like unlocking upgrades in the tech tree. Your choices affect the colony's happiness and future, making for an immersive and challenging gaming experience.


What we like:
  • Good variety of starting and difficulty options
  • Interesting story and exploration mechanics
  • Wide variety of buildings and environments
  • Fun hero and exploration system
  • Severely punishing gameplay
What could be improved:
  • Slow pacing in late game
  • No smart road building/pathing
  • Too many unintuitive blocks in tech and resources

  • post-apocalyptic
  • survival
  • city-building
  • simulation
  • management
  • colony
  • base-building
  • building

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Cityscapes: Sim Builder (2023)

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IOS iPhone

As Mayor you need to make meaningful decisions and build carefully thought out systems. Stunning 3D architecture and vistas will captivate your imagination as you watch your city grow. You can even build famous architectural landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and the Statue of Liberty.


  • city-building
  • building
  • education
  • rich
  • endless
  • simulation
  • classic

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