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This is a comprehensive index of city-building games, sorted chronologically. Information regarding date of release, developer, platform, setting and notability is provided when available. The table can be sorted by clicking on the small boxes next to the column headings.

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1964The Sumerian GameMabel AddisHistoricalMAINText-based game based on the ancient Sumerian city of Lagash.{{cite book |last1=Rollinger |first1=Christian |title=Classical Antiquity in Video Games: Playing with the Ancient World |date=9 January 2020 |publisher=Bloomsbury Publishing |isbn=978-1-350-06664-9 |page=29 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=lLS9DwAAQBAJ&pg=PA29}}
1969The Sumer GameRichard MerrillHistoricalMAINAdaptation of The Sumerian Game.
1975HamurabiDavid H. AhlHistoricalMAINExpanded version of The Sumer Game. Published later as part of BASIC Computer Games.
1978Santa Paravia en FiumaccioGeorge BlankHistoricalMAIN, 9+ other platforms
1981Kingdom{{cite web |title=The Majesty of Welcome Tape |url=https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/the-majesty-of-welcome-tape |website=Rock Paper Shotgun |publisher=Gamer Network |access-date=22 April 2024 |date=23 July 2009}}David Allenhttp://bbc.nvg.org/doc/Welcome.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=March 2022}}HistoricalBBCA conversion of the game "Hamurabi", it was included as part of welcome package to BBC Microcomputers.{{cn|date=April 2024}}
1982UtopiaDon DaglowContemporaryAQUA, INT
1989SimCityMaxisContemporaryAMI, MAC, 27+ other platformsFirst title in the SimCity series.
1990ActRaiserQuintetFantasyMOBI, SNES, VC2D platform game mix.
1990MoonbaseWessonSci-fiAMI, DOS
1991Utopia: The Creation of a NationCelestialSci-fiAMI, DOS, SNES, ST
1992CaesarImpressionsHistoricalAMI, DOS, STFirst title in the City Building series.
1993Lunar CommandWessonSci-fiDOSUpdated version of Moonbase.
1993SimCity 2000Maxis, Full FatContemporaryAMI, DOS, GBA, MAC, N64, PS1, PSP, SAT, SNESSequel to SimCity.
1993The Settlers (a.k.a. Serf City: Life is Feudal)Blue ByteFantasyAMI, DOSFirst title in the series.
1993Stronghold: Kingdom SimulatorStormfrontFantasyDOS, FMT, PC98, WIN, LIN, OSXHybrid with RTS elements.
1994OutpostSierraSci-fiMAC, WIN3XSci-fi version of SimCity.
1995Caesar IIImpressionsHistoricalMAC, WINSequel to Caesar.
1995LincityVariousContemporaryCROSSOpen source clone of Sim City.
1995SimIsle: Missions in the RainforestIntelligentContemporaryDOS, MAC, WIN3X
1995SimTownMaxisContemporaryMAC, WIN, WIN3X
1996AfterlifeLucasArtsFantasyDOS, MAC, WIN9X
1996Holiday IslandSunflowersContemporaryWIN9X
1996The Settlers II: Veni, Vidi, ViciBlue ByteFantasyDOS, DS, MACSequel to The Settlers. Nintendo DS port was released in 2007.
1996The Settlers II Mission CDBlue ByteFantasyDOSExpansion to The Settlers II: Veni, Vidi, Vici.
1997ConstructorSystem 3ContemporaryPS1, WIN
1998Anno 1602: Creation of a New WorldMaxHistoricalWIN9XFirst title in the series. RTS mix.
1998Knights and Merchants: The Shattered KingdomJoymania EntertainmentHistoricalWIN, LINHybrid with RTS elements.
1998Caesar IIIImpressionsHistoricalMAC, WIN9X, NotSequel to Caesar II.
1998The Settlers IIIBlue ByteFantasyWIN9XSequel to The Settlers II: Veni, Vidi, Vici.
1999Alien NationsNeo SoftwareFantasyWIN, MACHybrid with RTS elements.
1999MobilityGlamusContemporaryWIN, LIN
1999PharaohImpressionsHistoricalWIN9X
1999SimCity 3000MaxisContemporaryiPhone, LIN, MAC, WINSequel to SimCity 2000.
2000Cleopatra: Queen of the NileImpressionsHistoricalWIN9XExpansion to Pharaoh.
2000Cultures: Discovery of VinlandFunatics SoftwareFantasyWIN, iOSRTS mix.
2000Master of Olympus: ZeusImpressionsFantasyWIN
2000SimCity 64HALContemporaryN64Spin-off of the SimCity series.
2000SimCity 3000 UnlimitedMaxisContemporaryLIN, WINRe-release of SimCity 3000.
2000StarPeaceOceanusSci-fiWINMMOG.
2001Master of Atlantis: PoseidonImpressionsFantasyWINExpansion to Master of Olympus: Zeus.
2001The NationsJoWooD ViennaFantasyWINSequel to Alien Nations. Hybrid with RTS elements.
2001StarTopiaMucky FootSci-fiWIN
2001StrongholdFirefly StudiosFantasyWIN Hybrid with RTS elements.
2001The Settlers IVBlue ByteFantasyWINSequel to The Settlers III.
2001TropicoPopTopContemporaryMAC, OSX, WIN, WIN9X
2002Cultures 2: The Gates of AsgardFunatics SoftwareFantasyWINSequel to Cultures.
2002Emperor: Rise of the Middle KingdomBreakAway, ImpressionsHistoricalWIN
2002MetropolismaniaMedia FactoryContemporaryPS2First title in the series.
2002Moonbase CommanderHumongousSci-fiWIN
2002Stronghold: CrusaderFirefly StudiosHistoricalWINHybrid with RTS elements.
2002Tropico: Paradise IslandBreakAwayContemporaryWIN, WIN9XExpansion to Tropico.
2003Anno 1503: The New WorldMaxHistoricalWIN9X, WINSequel to Anno 1602: Creation of a New World. RTS mix.
2003Anno 1503: Treasures, Monsters and PiratesMaxHistoricalWINExpansion to Anno 1503: The New World.
2003SimCity 4MaxisContemporaryOSX, WINSequel to SimCity 3000.
2003SimCity 4: Rush HourMaxisContemporaryOSX, WINExpansion to SimCity 4.
2003Tropico 2: Pirate CoveFrog CityHistoricalOSX, WIN
2004Immortal Cities: Children of the NileTilted MillHistoricalWIN
2004Outpost Kaloki XNinjaBeeSci-fiWIN, X360
2005Medieval Lords: Build, Defend, ExpandMonte CristoHistoricalWIN
2005Stronghold 2Firefly StudiosFantasyWIN Hybrid with RTS elements.
2005Settlers: Heritage of Kings, TheBlue ByteFantasyWINSequel to The Settlers IV.
2005The Settlers: Heritage of Kings - Expansion DiskBlue ByteFantasyWINExpansion to The Settlers: Heritage of Kings.
2005The Settlers: Heritage of Kings - Legends Expansion DiskBlue ByteFantasyWINExpansion to The Settlers: Heritage of Kings.
2006Anno 1701RelatedHistoricalWINSequel to Anno 1503: The New World. RTS mix.
2006Caesar IVTilted MillHistoricalWINSequel to Caesar III.
2006City LifeMonte CristoContemporaryWIN, DS
2006CivCity: RomeFirefly, FiraxisHistoricalWIN
2006Dwarf FortressBay 12 GamesFantasyWIN, LIN, MAC
2006Glory of the Roman EmpireHaemimontHistoricalWIN
2006The Settlers II 10th AnniversaryBlue ByteFantasyWINRemake of The Settlers II: Veni, Vidi, Vici.
2006Stronghold LegendsFirefly StudiosFantasyWINHybrid with RTS elements.
2006Tycoon City: New YorkDeep RedContemporaryWIN
2007Anno 1701: Dawn of DiscoveryKeenHistoricalDSHybrid with RTS elements.
2007Anno 1701: The Curse of the DragonRelatedHistoricalDSExpansion to Anno 1701: Dawn of Discovery. RTS mix.
2007SimCity DSEA Japan, AKI CorporationContemporaryDS
2007SimCity SocietiesTilted MillContemporaryMOBI, WINSpin-off of the SimCity series.
2007The Settlers II: 10th Anniversary - The VikingsBlue ByteFantasyWINExpansion to The Settlers II (10th Anniversary).
2007The Settlers: Rise of an EmpireBlue ByteFantasyWINSequel to The Settlers: Heritage of Kings.
2008A Kingdom for KeflingsNinja BeeFantasyX360
2008Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a KingSquare EnixFantasyWiiHybrid with RPG elements.
2008HinterlandTilted MillFantasyWINHybrid with RPG elements.
2008Imperium RomanumHaemimontHistoricalWINSequel to Glory of the Roman Empire.
2008MicropolisDon HopkinsContemporaryCROSSOpen source version of SimCity.
2008SimCity DS 2EA Japan, AKI CorporationContemporaryDS, WiiAka SimCity Creator ww.
2008SimCity Societies: DestinationsTilted MillContemporaryWINExpansion to SimCity Societies.
2008Settlers: Rise of an Empire - The Eastern Realm, TheBlue ByteFantasyWINExpansion to The Settlers: Rise of an Empire.
2009Anno 1404Related, Ubisoft, Blue ByteHistoricalWIN, OSX, DS, WiiSequel to Anno 1701: Dawn of Discovery. RTS mix.
2009Cities XLMonte CristoContemporaryWIN
2009Grand Ages: RomeHaemimontHistoricalWINSequel to Imperium Romanum.
2009OpenCityDuong-Khang NguyenContemporaryCROSSOpen source. A development version is available.
2009Tropico 3Haemimont GamesContemporaryOSX, WIN, X360Successor to Tropico.
2010A World of KeflingsNinja BeeFantasyX360
2010Cities XL 2011Focus Home InteractiveContemporaryWIN
2010Settlers 7: Paths to a Kingdom, TheBlue ByteFantasyOSX, WINSequel to The Settlers: Rise of an Empire.
2011Anno 2070Related DesignsSci-fiWIN
2011Cities XL 2012Focus Home InteractiveContemporaryWIN
2011MegaCityColePowered GamesContemporaryiOS, X360, DROIPuzzler with city-building looks.
2011Stronghold 3Firefly StudiosFantasyWIN, OSX, LINHybrid with RTS elements.
2011Tropico 4Haemimont GamesContemporaryWIN, X360, OSX
2012SimCity SocialPlayfish, MaxisModernBROWDefunct online, social SimCity spin-off.
2012Stronghold: HDFirefly StudiosHistoricalWINModest enhancement of Stronghold (2001). RTS mix.
2012The Simpsons: Tapped OutEA MobileParodyiOS, DROIFreemium title. Delisted 2024.
2012TownsXavi Canal, Ben PalgiFantasyWIN, LIN, OSXRPG hybrid with few influences. Abandoned in 2014.
2013SimCityMaxisContemporaryWIN, OSXRelaunch of Simcity Series.
2014BanishedShining Rock SoftwareHistoricalWIN
2014Stronghold Crusader IIFirefly StudiosHistoricalWINHybrid with RTS elements.
2014Tropico 5Haemimont GamesContemporaryWIN, OSX, LIN, X360, PS4{{cite web|url=http://blog.us.playstation.com/2015/02/10/9-ways-to-dictate-like-a-pro-in-tropico-5-on-ps4/|title=9 Ways To Dictate Like A Pro In Tropico 5 on PS4|date=10 February 2015 |publisher=|accessdate=2 October 2016}}
2015Anno 2205Blue ByteSci-FiWINSequel to Anno 2070.
2015Cities: SkylinesColossal OrderContemporaryWIN, OSX, LIN, PS4, XOne, NXBased on the engine used for Cities in Motion 2.
2015Cities XXLFocus Home InteractiveContemporaryWIN
2015Concrete JungleColePowered GamesContemporaryWIN, OSX, iOS, DROICity-planning deck-builder. Sequel to MegaCity.
2015PlanetbaseMadruga WorksSci-fiWIN, OSX, XOne, PS4Survival city-builder.
2015Valhalla HillsFunatics SoftwareMythologyWIN, LIN, OSX, Cloud, XOne, PS4City builder, RTS.
2016Clockwork EmpiresGaslamp GamesAlternate History, LovecraftianWIN, OSXLovecraftian colony sim. Delisted 2019.
2017Aven ColonyMothership EntertainmentSci-FiWIN, PS4, XOne
2017Block'hoodPlethora ProjectModernWIN, LIN, OSXNeighbourhood builder.
2017Life is Feudal: Forest VillageBitboxHistoricalWINSurvival town builder.
2017Kingdoms and CastlesLion ShieldFantasyWIN, OSX, LIN, XOne, XSX/S, PS4, PS5
2018Frostpunk11 bit studiosSci-FiWIN, OSX, PS4, XOne
2018Judgment: Apocalypse Survival SimulationSuncrashPost-apocalypse, DemonsWINColony sim & real-time tactics.
2018MaiaMachine StudiosHard sci-fiWIN, LIN, OSXSurvival colony sim with a first person mode.
2018Surviving MarsHaemimont GamesSci-FiWIN, OSX, LIN, PS4, XOne
2019Anno 1800Blue ByteHistoricalWIN, XSX/S, PS5Industrialization-age exploration building sim.
2019Dawn of ManMadruga WorksHistoricalWIN, OSXPrehistoric city builder. Eras: Paleolithic to the Iron Age.
2019IslandersGrizzly GamesFantasyWIN, OSX, LINCasual city builder with low-poly aesthetic.
2019OutlandersPomelo GamesContemporaryiOS, WIN
2019Rise of IndustryDapper Penguin StudiosHistoricalWIN, LIN, OSXTycoon sim with minimalist 3D graphics. Former name: Project Automata.
2019Rise to RuinsRaymond DoerrFantasyWIN, OSX, LINIndie city-builder with survival and god game mix.
2019Tropico 6Limbic EntertainmentContemporaryWIN, OSX, LIN, PS4, XOne
2020Before We LeaveBalancing Monkey GamesSci-fiWIN, OSX, NX, XOne, XSX/S, PS4, PS5
2020Per AsperaTlön IndustriesSci-fiWINCity-builder about terraforming Mars.
2020Airborne KingdomThe Wandering BandSci-fiWIN, OSX, PS4, PS5, XOne, XSX/S, NXSteampunk flying city.
2021Actraiser RenaissanceSonic Powered, Square EnixFantasyiOS, DROI, NX, WIN, PS4Big remaster of ActRaiser.
2021Dice LegacyDESTINYbitFantasyWIN, NX, XOne, PS4, XSX/S, PS5Roguelike survival with dice rolls.
2021Endzone: A World ApartGentlymad StudiosPost-apocalypseWIN, XOne, XSX/S, PS5Post-apocalyptic survival city-builder.
2021NebuchadnezzarNepos GamesHistoricalWIN, LINSet in Ancient Mesopotamia.
2021PatronOverseer GamesHistoricalWINSurvival city-builder.
2021Stronghold: WarlordsFirefly StudiosHistoricalWINHybrid with RTS elements.
2021Surviving the AftermathIceflake StudiosPost-apocalypseWIN, NX, PS4, XOne, XSX/SSurvival city-builder. Sequel to Surviving Mars.
2021TownscaperOskar StålbergFantasyWIN, OSX, MOBIIndie city-builder with a specially intuitive gameplay and interface.
2022FloodlandVile MonarchPost-apocalypseWINSurvival city-builder.
2022IxionBulwark StudiosSci-fiWIN, PS5, XSX/S
2022Urbek City BuilderEstudios KremlinoisContemporaryWIN, PS4, PS5, XSX/S, NXPuzzle aspects with voxels.
2023Against the StormEremite GamesDark fantasyWINRoguelike.
2023AquaticoDigital Reef GamesHistoricalWIN
2023Cities: Skylines IIColossal OrderContemporaryWIN, XSX/S, PS5Sequel to Cities: Skylines.
2023Pharaoh: A New EraTriskell InteractiveHistoricalWINRemake of Pharaoh.
2023The Settlers: New AlliesUbisoft DüsseldorfFantasyWIN, NX, PS4, PS5, XOne, XSX/SReboot of The Settlers series.
2023Stranded: Alien DawnHaemimont GamesSci-fiWIN, XOne, PS4, PS5, XSX/SSurvival sim.
2023SteamWorld BuildThe StationSci-fiWIN, NX, XOne, XSX/S, PS4, PS5Steampunk city-builder.
2024Bulwark Evolution: Falconeer ChroniclesTomas Sala (Person)FantasyWIN, LIN, XOne, PS4, PS5, XSX/SOpen world builder.
2024Frostpunk 211 Bit StudiosAlternate historyWIN, PS5, XSX/SSequel to Frostpunk.
2024Olympics Go! Paris 2024Nvizzio CreationsContemporaryWIN, iOS, DROISports game mix. Based on 2024 Summer Olympics.
2024SummerhouseFriedemann AllmenröderContemporaryWIN, OSXOpen-ended sandbox game.
2024Tiny GladePounce LightHistoricalWIN, LINMedieval, cosy diorama builder.
2024Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic3DivisionHistoricalWINCity builder with a focus on a communist economic system.
2025Anno 117: Pax RomanaUbisoft MainzHistoricalWIN, PS5, XSX/SSequel to Anno 1800. RTS mix.
2025Builders of EgyptStrategy LabsHistoricalWINAncient Egypt setting. Covers full pharaonic Egypt history.
2025FoundationPolymorph GamesHistoricalWINMedieval indie city-builder.
2025KaiserpunkOverseer GamesAlt-HistoricalWINGrand strategy mix.
TBAFlotsamPajama Llama GamesPost-apocalypseWINSurvival town builder on water.
TBAInfection Free ZoneJutsu GamesPost-apocalypseWINSurvival city-builder.
TBAManor LordsSlavic MagicHistoricalWIN, XOne, XSX/SCity-building & real-time tactics.
TBA{{ill|The Wandering Village|de|The Wandering Village}}Stray FawnSci-fiWIN, LIN, OSX, XOne, XSX/SMobile city-builder.
TBATimberbornMechanistryFantasy, FuturisticWIN, macOSBeaver colony.

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External links

  • [https://www.mobygames.com/genre/city-building/ Database of city building and construction sims] at MobyGames

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