Simulation · October 24, 2023
Cities: Skylines II (2023)
Raise a city from the ground up and transform it into the thriving metropolis only you can imagine. You've never experienced building on this scale. With deep simulation and a living economy, Cities: Skylines II delivers world-building without limits. Lay the foundations for your city to begin. Create the roads, infrastructure, and systems that make life possible day to day. It's up to you – all of it. How your city grows is your call too, but plan strategically. Every decision has an impact. Can you energize local industries while also using trade to boost the economy? What will make residential districts flourish without killing the buzz downtown? How will you meet the needs and desires of citizens while balancing the city's budget? Your city never rests. Like any living, breathing world, it changes over time. Some changes will be slow and gradual, while others will be sudden and unexpected. So while seasons turn and night follows day, be ready to act when life doesn't go to plan. The most realistic and detailed city builder ever, Cities: Skylines II pushes your creativity and problem-solving to another level. With beautifully rendered high-resolution graphics, it also inspires you to build the city of your dreams. AI and intricate economics mean your choices ripple through the fabric of the city. Remember that as you strategize, problem-solve, and react to change, challenges, and opportunities. Cities: Skylines II lets you create without compromise. Now you can build sky-high and sprawl across the map like never before. Why not? Your city is you. Your decisions shape each citizen's life path, a chain of events that defines who they are. From love and loss to wealth and wellbeing, follow their life's ups and downs. Pick a map to set the climate of your city. These are the natural forces you'll negotiate to expand your city amid rising pollution, changeable weather, and seasonal challenges.
Position in Simulation
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 73.5k Steam reviews | Top 7% in Simulation |
| Positive rating | 53% positive | Genre average: 79% — this title sits in top 92% |
| Concurrent peak | 5.4k players | Top 6% in Simulation by live player count |
| Engagement hours | 60 h average | Top 25% for session depth among Simulation |
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- City Builder · 616
- Simulation · 584
- Building · 454
- Sandbox · 397
- Singleplayer · 386
- Management · 377
- Economy · 348
- Strategy · 316
- Realistic · 280
- Moddable · 217
- Relaxing · 202
- Resource Management · 200
- Transportation · 197
- Casual · 189
- Multiplayer · 180
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Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (12)
- English
- French
- Italian
- German
- Japanese
- Korean
- Polish
- Russian
- Simplified Chinese
- Portuguese - Brazil
- Traditional Chinese
- Spanish - Spain
Reception Metrics
Steam community
53%Mixed · 73.5k reviews
39.0k positive · 34.6k negative
Curator recommendations
56.9k
Peak concurrent players
5.4k
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
60h
substantial (40–100 hours)
Median
20h
Typical completion time
2-week avg
11h
Current engagement
Achievements
44
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Oct 24, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Colossal Order |
| Publisher | Paradox Interactive |
| Base price | $39.99 -20% |
| DLC / Add-ons | 17 released |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | Support |
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
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Editions & Packages
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