Although the May Day holiday is over, I can't stop wanting to continue "urban construction". Planning the layout of the village from scratch, unlocking new technologies to meet the growing needs of the villagers, and witnessing the growth of the village little by little, this sense of accomplishment is not too pleasant! In this article, we'll introduce you to 6 cities building games that are worth checking out, so if you're a fan of the genre, check out a few of them yourself.
>>> Cities: Skylines
Cities: Skylines
Steam Rating: Very Positive (189,240, 93%)
Release date: March 2015
Although the optimization and hardware requirements of Cities: Skylines 2 have tormented players, it is undeniable that this IP is already an insurmountable mountain in the "City Sim" genre, so the quality of the original Cities: Skylines is further highlighted under the premise of the second generation of crotch pulling.
The rich gameplay content will bring players unpredictable simulation fun, and players will experience the hard work and dedication that goes into creating and maintaining a city through transportation, education, hydropower, community safety, firefighting, and medical care. Referring to the economic system created in the real world and the response of city residents in the game to the game scene, it greatly increases the realism of the game and the player's sense of immersion as a creator.
With the alternation of day and night in the game, the number of flashes of lights replaces the specific digital clock, and the presence of the Workshop will allow players to download masterpieces designed by other city builders. If you're a fan of the city-building genre, Cities: Skylines is definitely a must-play.
>>> "Frostpunk Age"
Frostpunk
Steam Rating: Very Positive (86,056, 92%)
Release date: April 2018
The famous "Diaomin Simulator", even in this extremely cold world shrouded in ice and snow, the trapped people still have to "make a big shot" with others for their own needs. As the ruler of the city, players will need to decide which bills to use, reconcile the conflicts between the different factions, and find new energy supplies to cope with the long cold winter nights that follow.
Jobs, medical care, food, and other important aspects of life will affect the hope and satisfaction of the residents, and in the face of unexpected situations, it will also determine whether they will fight with the player or overthrow your leader.
In addition to the base camp, the unknown world outside the city also contains useful information and valuable supplies, try to send expeditions in those frosty lands to find all the resources that can be used to sustain the city's development, or help the survivors trapped there, whose fate is completely in your hands. For players who like apocalyptic atmosphere and city building, Frostpunk is a game that won't disappoint you.
>>> "Exiled City"
Banished
Steam Rating: Very Positive (35,952, 89%)
Release date: February 2014
It's fun, it's really fun! But the bad news is that the author ran away and the official update is gone. Released in 2014, this game will take players on a journey through the joy of managing resources in a farming game. Players need to lead the villagers to gradually urbanize the village in a desolate land, and become bigger and stronger by rationalizing their daily work, controlling the population, storing food, and developing trade.
Since this game blends city building and sandbox survival, players will have to focus on the survival of the inhabitants in addition to developing the village. Whether there is enough food, whether the clothes for the winter are prepared, and how the division of labor is distributed in an aging society will all affect the future of the village in the game. It can be seen that this game is difficult to get started and the operation is a little complicated, but the satisfaction given to players during the game and the happiness of witnessing the growing village will make players linger in the world of "Exiled City". The Chinese mods in the workshop and some folk self-made content can also bring players a good experience in the later stages of the game, which is well worth trying.
>>> "Lords of the Manor"
Manor Lords
Steam Rating: Very Positive (33,868, 88%)
Release date: April 2024
This medieval city-building game developed by an independent producer has a well-established system framework. Players will mine trees, build shelters, and reclaim fields in the early game to provide the villagers in the territory with daily resources. As the village level increases, players will also build their own mansion and collect taxes to recruit powerful elite troops.
Depending on the resources in the territory, players can choose different development routes, whether it is to build trade routes to become an economic hub or become an agricultural powerhouse to sell to foreign countries, and different choices will bring players a surprising experience. Of course, along the way, there will be necessary lord rivalries, for which players will need to bring their loyal subjects into battle, using tactics, weather, and proper maneuvers to defeat each other.
At present, the game is still in the early access stage, and many new and interesting content has not yet been implemented, which is a promising work in the future. However, the current game volume can still support players for dozens of hours of play, if everyone in front of the screen is in a state of game shortage, you might as well go to the world of "Manor Lord" to become a lord for a while. Buy it now in Shanguo Mall, the price of 131.12 yuan after the coupon can realize the player's dream of being a lord, and players in need can come to Shanguo Mall to have a look.
>>> "Storm City"
Against the Storm
Steam 评价：好评如潮（22,327，95%）
Release date: December 2023
Storm City cleverly combines city-building with pigeon elements to create a highly playable city-building simulation game for players. Players take on the role of the Governor who is ordered by the Scorched Queen to travel the wilderness in search of a lost treasure, choose their preferred route through this sprawling grid-shaped map, build settlements to attract fantasy races, unite against the invasion of Immersturm, and meet the conditions to reach the next settlement. In the world of Storm City, every re-entry into the wilderness is seen as a new beginning.
Foxes, beavers, lizards, humans, and ornithishrites are the magical races that will randomly form our advance army, using their racial strengths to balance their different needs and serve the Scorched Queen even harder. Each time you return with a full load, you'll get the resources you need to upgrade Volcano City, and hundreds of variant rules and randomly appearing building blueprints will make for a challenging gaming experience. Players who like random challenges and city building can come and try this game, which is guaranteed not to disappoint.
>>> "The Beaver Floats"
Timberborn
Steam 评价：好评如潮（22,802，95%）
Release date: September 2021
The Chinese translation of the game already explains the content of the game well, and the player will lead this beaver village as they fight to cope with the sudden dry season. Timber was cut down to build houses and various manufacturing plants, and exploration teams were sent to find the metal materials needed in the ruins to build water wheels, engines, and mechanical pumps to build dikes and sluices. Due to the limited land space, players will need to make use of the vertical building system to sustain the expanding social needs by stacking houses and factories, and building platforms and bridges.
In addition to the relentless dry season, toxic waste spilled from the Old World will also encroach on the player's limited land. Use natural water sources and irrigation technologies to direct safe and pollution-free water sources to provide irrigation for fields and forests. Try to build mechanical beavers to speed up the development of the town, they can work 24 hours a day, which is not appropriate for good employees. If that's not enough of a challenge, you can also go to the community and play the maps shared by other players to see if you can be our wise beaver leader!
>>> conclusion
Because it is too high-minded, the city-building genre is often synonymous with "time killer", and dozens of hours have passed before you know it. But looking at the town that I have built little by little, the process of gradually becoming prosperous is also full of happiness and satisfaction. I wonder what are your favorite city-building games in front of the screen? You might as well play in the comment area to Amway other players~