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Games like Cities XXL

2015PCSteam Deck playable40 % positive9.99 €

A classic city-building simulation where you act as mayor, planning residential, commercial and industrial zones while keeping citizens happy. With over 1000 buildings and many architectural styles, it offers lots of freedom to shape your own metropolis.

  • Sandbox with your own goals
  • Building and crafting
  • Economy and management
  • Deep systems to master

The closest matches for Cities XXL are Parkitect, RollerCoaster Tycoon and SimCity 4. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Cities XXL special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Parkitect

100 %Match

2018PCSteam Deck playable94 % positive24.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Cities XXL: economy and management, building and crafting as well as a sandbox with your own goals.

A charming theme park management game in the spirit of the classics, where you design coasters, shops and staff logistics while keeping guests happy. Relaxed building meets economic tinkering.

RollerCoaster Tycoon

Economy and management

A classic theme park management sim where you design coasters and rides, balance finances and guest happiness, and clear scenarios. The creative joy of crafting your own roller coasters is its signature appeal.

SimCity 4

Sandbox with your own goals

A deep city-building classic where you act as mayor, sculpt terrain, manage a region and grow cities by balancing traffic, economy and services. Linking multiple cities within a single region is a standout feature.

Cities: Skylines

Sandbox with your own goals

A deep, relaxing city-builder sandbox where you grow a town into a sprawling metropolis, with traffic management as the real brain-teaser. Huge mod support makes the creative possibilities almost endless.

RollerCoaster Tycoon 2

Sandbox with your own goals

The classic theme park management sim where you design your own roller coasters piece by piece and steer your park to profitability across varied scenarios. Charming isometric visuals and a hugely flexible coaster editor make it an endlessly creative sandbox.

Planet Zoo

Sandbox with your own goals

A deeply detailed zoo simulator where you sculpt habitats piece by piece and care for convincingly simulated animals. Creative building meets economic management in a relaxed yet layered sandbox loop.

Zoo Tycoon 2

Economy and management

You turn an empty plot of land into your own zoo, freely designing habitats for many animal species while keeping animals and visitors happy to keep the money flowing. A relaxed management sim with plenty of creative freedom.

SimAirport

Economy and management

A detailed tycoon sim where you plan, build and run an airport from a first terminal to a busy hub. The appeal lies in optimizing passenger flow, staff and flight schedules.

Zoo Tycoon

Economy and management

You build and run a zoo, designing enclosures, keeping animals happy and balancing visitor numbers and finances. A relaxed classic management sim with plenty of freedom to design.

Pocket City

Building and crafting

A relaxed, approachable city-building sim where you act as mayor, zoning districts, building parks and handling crime and disasters. No microtransactions: everything is unlocked through play.

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