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Cities: Skylines II
Simulation
Single-player
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Steam Cloud
Family Sharing

Raise a city from the ground up and transform it into a thriving metropolis with the most realistic city builder ever. Push your creativity and problem-solving to build on a scale you've never experienced. With deep simulation and a living economy, this is world-building without limits.

Developers: Iceflake Studios Colossal Order
Publishers: Paradox Interactive
Release Date: Oct 24, 2023
Price (USD): $49.99
Current Players: 6.5k

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Mixed(54%)
realism
creative freedom
graphic fidelity
transport management
traffic management
realistic details
graphical bugs
poor optimization
crashes
excessive DLC
AI issues
Performance issues and technical bugs dominate the feedback from users, despite some praise for realism and content updates by the new development team. Optimization issues remain a significant barrier to enjoyment for many, while there is a broad appreciation for the creative freedom in city-building. The mixed reception results from the ongoing challenges with stability and AI effectiveness, reflecting a shift towards improvement but falling short of expectations.

Positive Points

  • Many users commend the game for its improved realism and graphic fidelity compared to its predecessor.
  • The in-depth city-building mechanics are praised for providing significant creative freedom.
  • The new additions such as built-in pipes and electric systems with roads, as well as transport management, receive favorable reviews.
  • Updates and efforts by the new development studio, Iceflake Studios, are recognized for gradually enhancing the game’s playability and optimization.

    • Negative Points

  • There are widespread complaints about the game's poor optimization, causing significant performance issues even on high-end PCs.
  • Users frequently report crashes and bugs, with some describing the game as unplayable due to these technical issues.
  • Many are discontent with the excessive DLC model, criticizing the game for locking essential features behind paywalls.
  • The AI, especially concerning traffic management, is often described as frustratingly unresponsive and illogical.

    • Mixed Points

  • While some players appreciate the upgrades and realistic details in traffic and transport systems, others are critical of persistent AI issues and unrealistic traffic behavior.
  • The visual graphics are highlighted positively, but some users have experienced graphical bugs and lack of distinct style compared to the first game.
  • Customizable city-building gets mixed reviews due to some players encountering limitations in resources or building functionalities.

    • Common Themes

  • Performance and optimization appear as major concerns for a large number of reviewers.
  • There is shared sentiment regarding the value and scope of DLCs and the perceived impact on the base game's content.
  • Graphics and overall city realism improvements are commonly acknowledged as positive developments.
  • The depth of simulation and city management mechanics are generally praised, though execution is seen as inconsistent due to bugs and glitches.
    • Updated 4/19/2026, 12:01:30 AM UTC
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