Cities: Skylines
By Colossal Order
Build a city whose road network, services and finances must grow together.
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Inside the game
THE QUICK INTRODUCTION
What’s it all about?
Cities: Skylines connects a city’s layout with the needs of the people living in it. Zoning attracts development, but roads, utilities and public services must support the resulting demand. A new district can expose a problem elsewhere rather than simply adding another area to the map.
Watch where traffic and service coverage change after an expansion. A smaller adjustment may solve more than replacing the whole network. This entry covers the original Cities: Skylines, separate from its sequel, and suits players who enjoy planning, diagnosing bottlenecks and balancing a city’s ambitions against its budget.
Release and platform details
Developer: Colossal Order. Publisher: Paradox Interactive. Steam listing release date: 10 Mar, 2015.
Official sources
Store listings checked on 10 October 2026. Availability, requirements and purchases may vary by platform and region.
Image credit: Colossal Order / Paradox Interactive. Official cover artwork and PC screenshots sourced from the official Steam listing. Images belong to their respective owners. The screenshots show the PC release; mobile versions may look different.
Your kind of game if…
City-building players who enjoy solving interconnected planning problems.
GET OFF TO A GOOD START
How to play
- Connect basic utilities before expanding zones.
- Inspect traffic where several routes converge.
- Balance ongoing service costs with expected income.