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2011 PC 19.99 € 👍 77 % Mostly positive, 1,067 reviews on Steam

A transport simulation where you plan bus, tram and subway networks across Vienna, Helsinki, Berlin and Amsterdam from 1920 to 2020. The fun lies in optimizing routes and schedules so the system turns a profit while keeping passengers happy.

What defines Cities in Motion:

  • Cosy, great for unwinding
  • Tactical depth

The closest matches for Cities in Motion are Caesar IV, SimCity 3000 and Ostriv. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Cities in Motion special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Caesar IV

98 %

2006 PC 👍 71 % Mostly positive, 782 reviews on Steam

  • Cosy, great for unwinding
  • Realistic visuals
  • Gameplay comes before story

As a Roman provincial governor you build and manage cities, keep citizens supplied, handle trade and defense, and climb the political ladder toward Caesar. A classic, measured city-builder set in antiquity.

SimCity 3000

Cosy, great for unwinding

A classic city-building sim where you plan zoning, traffic, power, finances and services for a growing metropolis. Trading with neighboring cities and famous landmarks like the Empire State Building or Big Ben add flavor.

Ostriv

Cosy, great for unwinding

A city-builder set in 18th-century Ukraine where you govern a town, laying out organic settlements without grid or angle limits on 3D terrain while managing the economy and your villagers.

Caesar III

Realistic visuals

A classic city builder set in ancient Rome: you keep citizens fed, watered, entertained and protected while managing trade and provinces. The blend of logistics and careful planning is its main appeal.

Mashinky

Cosy, great for unwinding

A train-focused transport tycoon where you plan routes, research new locomotives and grow a rail empire on procedurally generated maps. Tricky track layout and a gradual tech progression define the experience.

Sid Meier's Railroads!

Cosy, great for unwinding

An accessible railroad tycoon from Sid Meier: lay track, connect cities and industries, and grow a profitable rail network in a colorful 3D world. Economic planning and stock dealings add depth without being stressful.

Railroad Tycoon II

Realistic visuals

Build a railway empire across the 19th and 20th centuries by laying track, running trains, delivering goods and outmaneuvering rivals on the stock market. A classic business sim with plenty of planning depth.

Transport Fever

Cosy, great for unwinding

A transport tycoon simulation where you start in 1850 and build rails, roads, harbors and airports, growing a thriving transport company across more than a century. The appeal lies in planning efficient networks and watching cities grow.

Rise of Industry

Cosy, great for unwinding

An early 20th-century tycoon game where you build production chains, delivery routes and an industrial empire in a procedurally generated world, optimizing it against rival companies.

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