The city-building genre in gaming is currently enjoying a surge in popularity with games like Cities Skylines 2 and smaller titles dominating sales charts on Steam. The genre allows players to simulate the creation and management of their own cities or towns, making it a popular outlet for creativity and strategy-minded players. Both big and small developers have been entering the market, with many offering new twists on the genre such as virtual reality capabilities. As more players flock to city-building games, it is likely the trend will continue to grow in the coming years.
City-Building Genre Rises in Popularity Across Gaming Market
The city-building genre is absolutely having a moment right now, whether at the big end of the market (Cities Skylines 2) or, more popularly, the smaller end (just look at Steam’s sales charts on any day of the week).

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