Cities: Skylines

Cities: Skylines

August 14, 2017
Paradox Interactive
4.1/5.0(28,673 reviews)

Genres

SimulationSimulationSimulator

Themes

modernurbanexplorationbusiness

Mechanics

sandboxresource-managementbuildingbase-buildingeconomycustomizationtime-managementpuzzle-solving

About This Game

- Build the city of your dreams: Bring on a smog-filled industrial revolution or create a quiet beach town ideal for tourists powered by renewable energy. Build it your way!

- Multi-tiered and challenging simulation: Playing as the mayor of your city, you’ll be faced with balancing essential requirements such as education, water electricity and much more, along with your city’s economy.

- Extensive local traffic simulation: Managing traffic and the needs of your citizens to work and play will require the use of several interactive transport systems.

- Districts and policies: Be more than just another city hall official! Create a car-free downtown area, assign free public transport to your waterfront, or ban pets in suburbia.

- After Dark included: Watch your city become an entirely different place at night: a day-night cycle will have your citizens seeking out places to unwind after work.

Platforms

PS4

Multiplayer

Single Player Only

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Everyone
Languages:
EnglishFrench (France)Portuguese (Brazil)Spanish

Gameplay

Modes
Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric

Time to Beat

Rushed:16h
Main story:114h

Player Reviews

Great

Overall, players overwhelmingly praise 'Cities: Skylines' for its engaging gameplay, depth of urban planning, and strong modding community, making it an enjoyable experience for city-building enthusiasts. However, some significant criticisms revolve around the game's traffic mechanics and the high cost of DLC, which detracts from the otherwise positive experience.

Pros

  • Engaging and realistic city-building mechanics
  • Robust modding community with endless possibilities
  • Deep gameplay offering challenge and creativity
  • Strong replayability and customization options
  • Overall nostalgic value for fans of city simulation games

Cons

  • High cost of downloadable content (DLC)
  • Traffic management system can be frustrating
  • Initial learning curve can be steep for new players
  • Some performance issues on lower-end devices
  • Limited variety in certain building types can lead to repetition

Based on 100 reviews from steam

Screenshots

DLC & Editions

Cities: Skylines - Parklife
Cities: Skylines - Parklifedlc
Cities: Skylines - Sunset Harbor
Cities: Skylines - Sunset Harbordlc
Cities: Skylines - Match Day
Cities: Skylines - Match Daydlc
Cities: Skylines - Campus
Cities: Skylines - Campusdlc
Cities: Skylines - Plazas & Promenades
Cities: Skylines - Plazas & Promenadesdlc
Cities: Skylines - Industries
Cities: Skylines - Industriesdlc
Cities: Skylines - Hotels & Retreats
Cities: Skylines - Hotels & Retreatsdlc
Cities: Skylines - Airports
Cities: Skylines - Airportsdlc
Cities: Skylines - After Dark
Cities: Skylines - After Darkdlc
Cities: Skylines - Mass Transit
Cities: Skylines - Mass Transitdlc
Cities: Skylines - Green Cities
Cities: Skylines - Green Citiesdlc
Cities: Skylines - Snowfall
Cities: Skylines - Snowfalldlc
Cities: Skylines - Race Day
Cities: Skylines - Race Daydlc
Cities: Skylines - Natural Disasters
Cities: Skylines - Natural Disastersdlc
Cities: Skylines - Financial Districts
Cities: Skylines - Financial Districtsdlc
Cities: Skylines - Concerts
Cities: Skylines - Concertsdlc
Cities: Skylines - Deluxe Edition
Cities: Skylines - Deluxe Editionbundle
Cities: Skylines Collection
Cities: Skylines Collectionbundle
Cities: Skylines + Surviving Mars
Cities: Skylines + Surviving Marsbundle

Cities: Skylines — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cities: Skylines worth playing?
Cities: Skylines has a great reception from players, holding an average score of 4.1 out of 5 across 28,673 reviews.
How long does it take to beat Cities: Skylines?
Cities: Skylines takes around 114 hours for the main story.
Is Cities: Skylines included with PlayStation Plus?
Yes — Cities: Skylines is part of the PlayStation Plus Extra game catalogue, so subscribers on that tier can play it at no extra cost.
Is Cities: Skylines single-player or multiplayer?
Cities: Skylines supports single player.
What platforms is Cities: Skylines available on?
Cities: Skylines is available on PS4.
When did Cities: Skylines release?
Cities: Skylines released on August 14, 2017.
What is Cities: Skylines's age rating?
Cities: Skylines carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Everyone.