What games are like Cities: Skylines II?

The best games like Cities: Skylines II on Steam right now include Planet Zoo, Cities: Skylines, Planet Coaster. They share Cities: Skylines II's genre and gameplay (City Builder, Simulation, Building) and are ranked using live Steam similarity and current follower momentum, updated daily.

How are these similar games chosen?

Each game is scored by how many Steam genres and gameplay modes it shares with Cities: Skylines II, plus a bonus for the same developer, then tie-broken by how fast it is gaining Steam followers right now.

Games Like Cities: Skylines II (2026)

The best similar games on Steam — matched by shared genre and gameplay, with a reason for every pick.

Updated daily · July 17, 2026

Looking for games like Cities: Skylines II? The closest matches on Steam right now are Planet Zoo, Cities: Skylines, Planet Coaster — chosen by shared genre and gameplay (City Builder, Simulation, Building) and ranked by how fast each is currently gaining followers. Full ranked list of 12 below, each with why it's a match.

Best games similar to Cities: Skylines II

#	Game	Genre	Shared with Cities: Skylines II
1	Planet Zoo ▲	Casual	Management, Open World, City Builder, Realistic
2	Cities: Skylines	Simulation	Management, Realistic, Economy, Great Soundtrack
3	Planet Coaster	Action	Management, Atmospheric, Realistic, Economy
4	American Truck Simulator ▲	Indie	Management, Atmospheric, Open World, Realistic
5	Manor Lords	Simulation	Management, Open World, Early Access, Economy
6	Motor Town: Behind The Wheel	Adventure	Management, Atmospheric, Open World, Early Access
7	Planet Coaster 2	Simulation	Management, Atmospheric, Realistic, Economy
8	Clanfolk	RPG	Management, Open World, Early Access, Economy
9	Railroad Corporation 2	Simulation	Management, Atmospheric, Early Access, Economy
10	Truck & Logistics Simulator	Casual	Management, Atmospheric, Open World, Realistic
11	Euro Truck Simulator 2 🔥	Indie	Management, Atmospheric, Open World, Realistic
12	Factorio	Casual	Management, Open World, Moddable, Sandbox

Why these are like Cities: Skylines II

1. Planet Zoo

Both are tagged management, open world, city builder; both offer single-player. Build a world for wildlife in Planet Zoo.

2. Cities: Skylines

Both are tagged management, realistic, economy; both offer single-player. Cities: Skylines is a modern take on the classic city simulation.

3. Planet Coaster

Both are tagged management, atmospheric, realistic; both offer single-player. Planet Coaster® - the future of coaster park simulation games has arrived!

4. American Truck Simulator

Both are tagged management, atmospheric, open world; both offer single-player. Experience legendary American trucks and deliver various cargoes across sunny California, sandy Nevada, and the Grand Canyon State of Arizona.

5. Manor Lords

Both are tagged management, open world, early access; both offer single-player. Manor Lords is a medieval strategy game featuring in-depth city building, large-scale tactical battles, and complex economic and social simulations.

6. Motor Town: Behind The Wheel

Both are tagged management, atmospheric, open world; both offer single-player. Enjoy realistic driving in the open world.

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