Cities in Motion

Cities in Motion

Colossal Order · February 22, 2011 · Simulation, Management, Strategy, City Builder, Singleplayer

Buy Cities in Motion from Driffle INC at $1.39 — the cheapest of 16 stores we compare.

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Standard Edition · Steam
-15%
$16.96
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Fanatical
Standard Edition · Steam
-11%
$17.88
$19.99
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GamersGate
GamersGate
Standard Edition · Steam
-10%
$17.99
$19.99
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GamesPlanet
GamesPlanet
Standard Edition · Steam
-10%
$17.99
$19.99
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PlanetPlay
PlanetPlay
Standard Edition · Steam
-10%
$17.99
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Steam
Steam
Standard Edition · Steam
$19.99
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AllYouPlay
AllYouPlay
Standard Edition · Ubisoft Connect
$19.99
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GOG
GOG
Standard Edition · DRM-Free
$19.99
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Standard Edition · Steam
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Driffle INC
Standard Edition · Steam
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CJS CD Keys
CJS CD Keys
Standard Edition · Steam
$1.53
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Standard Edition · Steam
$1.60
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Standard Edition · Steam
-86%
$3.21
$22.74
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Cities in Motion price by region

Cities in Motion costs £0.81 in the United Kingdom, €0.91 in Europe (EUR), $1.39 in the United States, zł5.04 in Poland, R$7.25 in Brazil, $16.96 in Georgia (USD), A$22.99 in Australia, CA$23.97 in Canada and NZ$23.99 in New Zealand right now.

Cheapest Cities in Motion offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
United Kingdom £0.81 −94% £13.60 £0.81 16
Europe (EUR) €0.91 −94% €15.87 €0.91 17
United Statesyour region $1.39 −92% $16.96 $1.39 16
Poland zł5.04 −93% zł69.34 zł5.04 13
Brazil R$7.25 −88% R$60.18 R$7.25 13
Georgia (USD) $16.96 −15% $16.96 — 11
Australia A$22.99 −15% A$22.99 — 12
Canada CA$23.97 −15% CA$23.97 — 12
New Zealand NZ$23.99 −15% NZ$23.99 — 11

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About Cities in Motion

✦ AI summary

Build and manage public transportation networks across four iconic European cities from 1920 to 2020, balancing profitability with commuter satisfaction using buses, trams, subways, and more. Tackle 12 campaign scenarios or create your own cities with the advanced map editor, watching realistic traffic flow through gorgeously detailed urban environments.

Rendered in rich detail, four of the world’s greatest cities - Vienna, Helsinki, Berlin, and Amsterdam - await the steady hand of a planner to manage their transportation needs in Cities in Motion.
Overseeing the changing needs of people from 1920 to 2020, it’s up to you to manage everything from buses, trams and subway trains to maximize profits while pleasing commuters.

Key Features

  • Explore four different cities: Vienna, Helsinki, Berlin, and Amsterdam
  • Engage in a campaign with 12 scenarios, as well as a sandbox mode where all campaign cities are playable
  • Experience realistic 3D graphics with more than 100 unique, highly detailed buildings
  • Use the advanced map editor to create your own cities
  • Play through 100 years of transportation history throughout four eras spanning from 1920 to 2020
  • Choose between more than 30 different vehicles based on real-life models of buses, trams, water buses, helicopters, and subways, complete with an underground view
  • Experience a real-time city and traffic simulator as each location's bustling population commutes between their homes, jobs, and leisure sites

Cities in Motion — game info

Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux / SteamOS
Player modes
Single-player
PC Game Pass
Not included
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What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Cities in Motion is praised by players for its unique focus on transportation logistics rather than traditional city building, with a distinctive charm and depth that sets it apart from other management games. Players consistently recommend it as an enjoyable and well-designed simulation, though there are technical issues reported on Linux that may prevent some users from playing. The game appears well-regarded enough that players consider it worth experiencing, particularly for those seeking a different take on city management.

Not recommended Apr 22, 2026
It does not start on Linux and Valve cannot help.
2 found this helpful
Recommended Dec 31, 2025
Cities in Motion is a focused and methodical transportation management simulation developed by Colossal Order and published by Paradox Interactive that places the player squarely in the role of an urban transit planner rather than a traditional city builder. Instead of asking you to manage zoning, taxes, or population happiness in a broad sense, the game narrows its scope to one essential system: how people move through a city. This deliberate focus gives Cities in Motion a distinctive identity, emphasizing efficiency, logistics, and long-term planning over spectacle or rapid expansion. The core gameplay revolves around designing and maintaining public transportation networks that evolve alongside growing cities. Players are responsible for placing stops, drawing routes, purchasing vehicles, and adjusting schedules to meet changing demand. A wide variety of transportation options are available over time, including buses, trams, metro systems, ferries, and helicopters, each with different capacities, speeds, and costs. The challenge lies not in simply connecting points on a map, but in understanding how commuters behave—where they live, where they work, and how their needs shift th…
2 found this helpful
Recommended Dec 17, 2025
its some eurojank for sure. but this game makes me so happy. it feels nothing like all the other city building games out there. this game just has this feel, this magic to it that i cant put my finger on.
2 found this helpful
Recommended Dec 11, 2025
I very love this game!!
1 found this helpful
Recommended Jun 22, 2026
A fun game with many different ways to connect the citys transport systems. Would recommend.
Recommended Apr 4, 2026
great game

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