Steam's City Builder & Colony Sims Fest is now live

If you're a fan of city-building or economic management games, you probably know that the popularity and variety of these genres have skyrocketed in recent years.

This is why the latest Steam sale features an impressive array of deals on countless popular games from this broad category. These discounts will only last for a week, so be sure to pick up your favorites before the Steam City Builder & Colony Sim Fest concludes on March 31 at 17:00 UTC.

Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic is perfect for those who love detailed city planning and management. Your goal is to build a socialist utopia, but challenges abound. From intricate rail networks to resource production, every decision impacts efficiency. Balancing worker satisfaction, pollution, and industry is key to achieving self-sufficiency—can you handle it?

If rebuilding civilization after disaster intrigues you, try New Cycle. This colony sim tasks you with guiding a struggling society through harsh conditions and scarce resources. Procedural resource distribution and seasonal hardships make each playthrough unique. Progress through Cycles, unlock tech, expand settlements, and keep morale high to survive.

For a political twist on city-building, check out Tropico 6. As El Presidente, you’ll manage an island nation across eras, balancing citizens' needs, foreign relations, and your offshore account. The new archipelago system requires strategic transport planning. Build supply chains, issue decrees, and shape your tropical empire as you see fit.

As is customary, the event comes with a collection of free items from the Steam Point Shop, ideal for a fun night out in the virtual world. This bundle includes an animated City Hub avatar, an Expansion frame, and an animated Formation sticker.

Remember, the event runs through until March 31st at 17:00 UTC. And as always, make sure to use our comparator to find the best deals on your upcoming favorite games.