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Cities: Skylines vs Tropico 3
Side by side on what we actually measure: scores and review counts from Steam, price against the lowest we've ever recorded, and peak concurrent players from our own hourly sampling.
Cities: SkylinesCities: Skylines is a modern take on the classic city simulation. The game introduces new game play elements to realize the thrill and hardships of creating and maintaining a real city whilst expanding on some well-established tropes of the city building experience.
Tropico 3Become the dictator of a remote island during the Cold War. Charm, persuade, intimidate, oppress, or cheat your people to stay in power! Are you a kind and generous leader? A corrupt and ruthless tyrant ruling with an iron fist?
| Cities: Skylines | Tropico 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Metacritic | 85/100 | 79/100 |
| Steam reviews | 219,560 | 839 |
| Price now | $8.99 (−70%) | $4.49 (−70%) |
| Historic low | $8.99 — that's now | $4.49 — that's now |
| Peak players | 13,462 | 6 |
| Playing now | 8,413 | 6 |
| Released | 2015 | 2009 |
| Platforms | PC, PS4, Series X|S, Switch, Xbox One | PC, iOS |
| Genres | Simulation, Strategy | Simulation, Strategy |
| Developer | Colossal Order | Haemimont Games |
| Publisher | Paradox Interactive | Kalypso Media Digital |
| Languages | 10 | 5 |
| DLC | 76 | — |
| Steam Deck | Playable | Playable |
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