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About Cities: Skylines
Cities: Skylines is a modern take on the classic city simulation genre. The game introduces new game play elements to realize the thrill and hardships of creating and maintaining a real city whilst expanding on some well-established tropes of the city building experience. From the makers of the Cities in Motion franchise, the game boasts a fully realized transport system. It also includes the ability to mod the game to suit your play style as a fine counter balance to the layered and challenging simulation. You're only limited by your imagination, so take control and reach for the sky!
Release Date
Mar 10, 2015
Developer
Colossal Order
Publisher
Paradox Interactive
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Is Cities: Skylines worth buying?

Steam
92.88% positive
'Very Positive', 289,070 reviews
Metacritic
85
Critics (IGDB)
76/100
13 critics

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What is Cities: Skylines about?

Cities: Skylines is a modern take on the classic city simulation genre. The game introduces new game play elements to realize the thrill and hardships of creating and maintaining a real city whilst expanding on some well-established tropes of the city building experience. From the makers of the Cities in Motion franchise, the game boasts a fully realized transport system. It also includes the ability to mod the game to suit your play style as a fine counter balance to the layered and challenging simulation. You're only limited by your imagination, so take control and reach for the sky!

City BuilderSimulationBuildingManagementStrategySandboxSingleplayerModdable

Game modes: Single player

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Right now the lowest price for Cities: Skylines we're tracking is $1.31 at Gamivo โ€” 85% below Steam's $8.99. We compare 7 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price Cities: Skylines has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for Cities: Skylines is $1.17 at Instant Gaming on May 31, 2026. The current best price is about 12% above that low.

Is Cities: Skylines worth buying?

93% of 289,070 Steam user reviews for Cities: Skylines are positive ("Very Positive"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 85.

When was Cities: Skylines released?

Cities: Skylines released on March 10, 2015, developed by Colossal Order and published by Paradox Interactive.

What platforms is Cities: Skylines available on?

Cities: Skylines is available on Google Stadia, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac. It supports single player.

When do Cities: Skylines prices drop?

Cities: Skylines last hit a new low of $1.17 on May 31, 2026 at Instant Gaming. Current best price is $1.31. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.

Where's the cheapest place to buy Cities: Skylines?

The cheapest Cities: Skylines price right now is $1.31 at Gamivo, 85% below the Steam price.

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All-time low: $1.17 at Instant Gaming on May 31, 2026 โ€” the current best price is 12% above it.

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