Metropolis 1998 — Release Date, Trailer & What We Know
A fresh, modern city builder with charming aesthetics. Releasing 2026.
Official trailer & screenshots via Steam
About Metropolis 1998
Metropolis 1998 is a fresh take on simulation games from the 90s and 00s while applying modern-day features to the city builder genre. As the player, you will be able to see inside of your citizens homes, featuring two different camera modes: classic isometric and top down. Demand is no longer zone based, but driven by your citizens specific needs. As the mayor, you'll be able to set aside land and designate where specific businesses can open up their doors. The game features: State of the art traffic simulation, capable of pathing around 100,000+ people/vehicles. No more CPU death! (at least, for a very long time) Granular demand based on the summation of your citizens needs A true 2D isometric game engine (with pixel art assets) Complex simulation of the citizens. They will go to work, sleep, relax, eat, and more! Optionally design your own buildings in game and share with other players! Micro Map Mode
Description via Steam.
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Should You Play Metropolis 1998?
Metropolis 1998 is a fresh take on simulation games from the 90s and 00s while applying modern-day features to the city builder genre. As the player, you will be able to see inside of your citizens homes, featuring two different camera modes: classic isometric and top down. Demand is no longer zone based, but driven by your citizens specific needs. As the mayor, you'll be able to set aside land and designate where specific businesses can open up their doors. The game features: State of the art traffic simulation, capable of pathing around 100,000+ p…
Metropolis 1998 is single-player on Steam and runs on Windows. It's drawing steady follower growth ahead of its 2026 release.
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System Requirements & Platforms
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Platforms: Windows
Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system · OS: Windows 10 64 bit · Processor: Intel / AMD: 2 GHz - (Intel 6th Gen or Later) · Memory: 1 GB RAM · Graphics: A Graphics card. Game needs 2+ GB of *available* VRAM · Storage: 100 MB available space · Additional Notes: Requires a 64 bit operating system
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system · OS: Windows 10 64 bit · Processor: Intel / AMD: 3 GHz - (Intel 6th Gen or Later) · Memory: 4 GB RAM · Graphics: Dev uses GTX 3060, more than enough · Storage: 100 MB available space · Additional Notes: Requires a 64 bit operating system
Metropolis 1998 — Frequently Asked Questions
- When does Metropolis 1998 release?
- Metropolis 1998 is set to launch on 2026 (Coming Soon on Steam).
- What kind of game is Metropolis 1998?
- Metropolis 1998 is a Strategy game. A fresh, modern city builder with charming aesthetics.
- Is Metropolis 1998 multiplayer or co-op?
- No — Metropolis 1998 is listed as single-player only on Steam.
- Is Metropolis 1998 on Steam Deck or consoles?
- Metropolis 1998 runs on Windows via Steam; Steam Deck compatibility has not been confirmed. No console release has been confirmed.
- How much does Metropolis 1998 cost?
- Pricing has not been announced yet (N/A). Wishlist it on Steam to be notified at launch.
- What are Metropolis 1998's system requirements?
- The developer has not published detailed system requirements yet.
- Is Metropolis 1998 worth wishlisting?
- If you enjoy Strategy games like Tempest Rising, Pixel Darts: From Pub to Glory, Landlord Simulator, yes. It's drawing steady follower growth.
- Who made Metropolis 1998?
- Metropolis 1998 is developed by Yesbox Studios.
- What games is Metropolis 1998 similar to?
- Metropolis 1998 sits alongside Strategy games such as Tempest Rising, Pixel Darts: From Pub to Glory, Landlord Simulator.
- What platforms is Metropolis 1998 on?
- Metropolis 1998 is available on Windows.
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