Simulation · April 2, 2013
Cities in Motion 2 (2013)
Cities in Motion 2 is the sequel to the popular mass transit simulation game Cities in Motion. Build, manage and lead your transportation network to provide cities with their ever changing needs. CIM2 introduces new features including multiplayer game modes, day and night cycles, timetables and dynamic cities. Building the transportation network will directly affect how the city grows. Affordable transportation brings middle class housing and work places, while more expensive and exotic choices bring high end businesses. Take advantage of many different types of vehicles including buses, trams, ferries and more. Build alone or play cooperatively with a friend. Use the newly implemented bus lanes to build efficient traffic free roadways. Tackle rush hour by managing transportation timetables and meeting the needs of the citizens. Key Features Dynamic cities Player’s choices effect city growth Day and night cycle Manage the timetables Multiplayer with both co-operative and competitive modes Campaign and sandbox modes
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Position in Simulation
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 2.5k Steam reviews | Top 86% in Simulation |
| Positive rating | 58% positive | Genre average: 79% — this title sits in top 89% |
| Metacritic | 72/100 | Genre average 75 — top 72% of Simulation titles |
| Engagement hours | 12 h average | Top 77% for session depth among Simulation |
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Simulation · 251
- Strategy · 177
- Transportation · 156
- Management · 154
- City Builder · 120
- Sandbox · 100
- Economy · 66
- Building · 55
- Singleplayer · 49
- Trains · 48
- Multiplayer · 46
- Co-op · 29
Reception Metrics
Steam community
58%Mixed · 2.5k reviews
1.4k positive · 1.0k negative
Metacritic
72/100 critic aggregate
Metacritic user score
7.2/10
Curator recommendations
1.2k
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8 Simulation titles launched in 2013 — top 6 by review volume.
Features & Capabilities
Multiplayer
- Multi-player
- Co-op
- Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
- Steam Workshop
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
12h
short (5–15 hours)
Median
2h
Typical completion time
Achievements
51
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Apr 2, 2013 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Colossal Order |
| Publisher | Paradox Interactive |
| Base price | $5.99 -70% |
| DLC / Add-ons | 12 released |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · Support · [email protected] |
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Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (2)
- English
- German
Editions & Packages
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