TheoTown

TheoTown

Released Jun 2019

Build and manage your dream city in this captivating simulation game. Create unique urban landscapes and enjoy compatibility with the mobile versions. Unleash your creativity and shape the metropolis of your dreams.

94% positive · 4,859 reviews
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Active Development

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Steam $9.99
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Evaluation

TheoTown launched on Steam on June 5, 2019 and has been continuously updated since. The developer has shipped two major named content updates post-launch: the Biome Update on October 24, 2023 (adding diverse environments, new regions, and road decorations) and the Transportation Update on October 23, 2025 (a full rework of the bus and train systems, a new monorail, non-square building support, and new music). These establish a pattern of substantial updates roughly every 18–24 months, alongside regular feature patches filling the gaps. The most recent feature patch (Update 1.12.65) arrived on March 31, 2026, adding multi-level elevated railways, tool marker legends, and various improvements — confirming the team is actively working on the game. In January 2026, the developer posted a transparency update about server infrastructure strain caused by a surge of new players, demonstrating ongoing operational engagement. The store description notes that the Steam edition is a "complete premium version" with no ads or in-app purchases, reflecting the game's pricing model rather than a signal that content development has concluded. No future content has been specifically announced, but the developer's active update cadence and continued engagement indicate the game is far from finished.
Evidence
Feature patch 1.12.65 shipped, adding multi-level elevated railways, tool marker legends, city loading improvements, and numerous bug fixes.
news post · Mar 31, 2026 source development ongoing
high
Major Transportation Update shipped, delivering a full rework of bus and train systems, a new monorail, non-square building support, and new music tracks.
news post · Oct 23, 2025 source content shipped
high

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
blueflower
Achievements
54
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer

About this game

TheoTown is a detailed city-building simulation where you design, manage, and expand multiple cities across large regions.

Start with a small settlement and develop it into a complex metropolis. Zone residential, commercial, and industrial districts, provide power and water infrastructure, manage traffic, and respond to evolving demands as your population grows.

Design extensive transportation systems including bus networks, railways, airports, and highways. Control routes, manage vehicle types, and optimize mobility across your city.

Handle challenges such as fires, crime, pollution, disease outbreaks, and natural disasters. Invest in education, public services, and infrastructure to improve living standards and support long-term growth.

Build iconic landmarks and world wonders, or extend the game with community-created plugins that add new buildings, mechanics, and customization options.

The Steam edition is the complete premium version of TheoTown: no ads, no in-app purchases, and all additional content included in a single purchase.

Last evaluated Jun 23, 2026
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