Cities: Skylines

Calling all aspiring mayors - Cities: Skylines wants you to build the next best city. Absolutely, as the new mayor, you build the city from the ground up, overseeing every element of its functional infrastructure and the real economy. Skylines has so much depth and intricacy that learning it might be a bit of a juggling act, but once you do, you'll feel like a management expert. Skylines are as entertaining as it is difficult.

There’s nothing quite like transforming empty green fields of land into a flourishing megalopolis that every virtual citizen wants to call home. You'll be put to the test in a variety of ways as you contend with natural disasters, pollution, day and night cycles, traffic accidents, and pretty much everything else you can think of. A slew of DLCs are now available to take your city-building adventures to new heights by introducing different transit systems, alternate styles and looks, new weather conditions, and much more. The city's buzz and bustle will undoubtedly keep you occupied.

Steam Rating: 9/10 (165.996 reviews)
Developer(s): Colossal Order

Platform(s): Microsoft Windows, Linux, OS X
Price: Free
Age rating: 10+
Website: https://www.citiesskylines.com/