Published Mar 8, 2026, 1:00 AM EST
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It may have first launched way back in 2015, but this hit Steam game still boasts a 'Very Positive' rating with almost 100,000 reviews to its name. If you enjoy a simulation title, and you want a game that will see you sink countless hours into it, this brand-new Steam offering may be free to download, but it will be for only a limited time.
Available as part of a limited-time promotional offer, the selection celebrates all things building management and simulation, so if that is your kind of genre, this 2015 hit is not one to miss out on for a second time.
Steam Gamers Can Play Cities Skylines For Free Until March 9
Available to download for free until 9 March (yes, the full game and not just a demo), Cities: Skylines is up for grabs. Launched over a decade ago by Colossal Order, it was soon followed by Cities: Skylines II in 2023, but that does not mean that the original release is not full to the brim with content as players are tasked with building and managing their very own city. Offering a "modern take" on the building simulation genre, Cities: Skylines aims to make players "realize the thrill and hardships of creating and maintaining a real city."
With multiple DLCs under its belt, the base game is still packed with essential requirements such as education, water, electricity, police, fire fighting, healthcare and much more, as you can take on the role of the city's mayor with big plans. With the sky being the limit, the options are endless, but the quicker your city grows, the more residents will call it home, and the demand for supplies and resources can easily become overwhelming. Featuring realistic traffic simulation, a day and night cycle, and extensive modding support, Cities: Skylines offers hundreds of hours of gameplay, and now, it is available to download for absolutely free.
Steam Always Has Something Free To Play
The Steam PC storefront is always home to a free game to play, whether that is courtesy of free demos or playtests, or in this case, entire games available for free for a limited time. Whether you are looking for a well-rated narrative hit, one of Steam's most successful titles, or a hidden gem, you are guaranteed to find a freebie which appeals to you, and I don't know about you, but a game hits even better if you have not had to pay a penny for it. For now, build your very own city empire in the free download for Cities: Skylines.
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