Steam City

Steam City is a game where you design and manage your own city combining Victorian aesthetics and futuristic technology. Develop resource production, complete tasks for your city's benefit, and chat with friends in this urban planning adventure. Your success as mayor depends on your ability to manage resources and complete tasks efficiently.

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Reviews

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,298 reviews

graphics55 positive mentions

monetization52 negative mentions

Great graphics and gameplay, especially for fans of city building.
The game offers plenty of options for free gameplay and has a relaxing atmosphere.
Events and competitions keep the game interesting and engaging.

Progression becomes painfully slow without spending real money, making it feel like a pay-to-win game.
Touch sensitivity issues make it tedious to select and gather resources.
The warehouse capacity is too limited, leading to frustration in managing resources.

graphics
72 mentions
76 % positive mentions
19 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising their beauty, detail, and aesthetic appeal, particularly in the context of city-building and steampunk themes. However, some players noted inconsistencies, mentioning that while the graphics are stunning, the gameplay can be hindered by resource limitations and monetization pressures. Overall, the visuals are a standout feature that enhances the gaming experience, despite some gameplay frustrations.
- “The graphics in this game are absolutely gorgeous.”
- “The effort that has been put into the graphics can truly be seen.”
- “Beautiful graphics, detailed Victorian architecture, simple gameplay, and no ads unless you choose to watch them for rewards.”
- “Also, the graphics were not that great.”
- “The graphics remind me of an old newspaper, if that makes sense.”
- “Graphics are flat with dull colors but very detailed.”
monetization
66 mentions
9 % positive mentions
12 % neutral mentions
79 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is mixed, with many players appreciating the optional nature of ads that provide rewards without disrupting gameplay. However, there are significant complaints about aggressive in-game purchases and misleading advertisements that do not reflect the actual gameplay experience. While some users find the game enjoyable without spending money, others criticize it as a cash grab with excessive ads and predatory microtransactions.
- “There are no ads, except that you can voluntarily watch ads to get rewards.”
- “You can also enjoy and play the game without spending a fortune in microtransactions.”
- “Good game with plenty of additional challenges that you can progress in (if not win) without in-game purchases.”
- “The worst thing about the game is probably in-game purchases, because the game always wants you to buy things, but it is not pay-to-win, and you can get by and do good in the game even without purchasing things.”
- “Uninstalling for it being a huge cash grab.”
- “Completely not like the ads, it's just another money grab.”
gameplay
23 mentions
35 % positive mentions
52 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is characterized by beautiful graphics and traditional city-building mechanics, but it suffers from slow progression and repetitive tasks that can lead to boredom. While there are options for free gameplay and no forced ads, many players feel that the game prioritizes monetization over engaging gameplay, with some even experiencing locked controls during the tutorial. Overall, the experience is mixed, with some enjoying the visual style and tasks, while others find the gameplay lacking and frustrating.
- “Great graphics and gameplay if you are into city building.”
- “Good visual style and graphics, traditional city-building game mechanics, in general - interesting game.”
- “You don't need to feel stressed over the gameplay, just play at your own pace.”
- “The gameplay was extremely slow and boring.”
- “The developer is focused on getting your money over providing actual gameplay.”
- “This game is missing a critical component of gameplay that is unforgivable.”
grinding
8 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly as it progresses beyond the initial levels. Many express dissatisfaction with the slow earning of resources and the constant need for special items, which can lead to a halt in progression. While some appreciate the game's aesthetics, the overall sentiment leans towards grinding becoming a chore, especially without monetary investment.
- “Overall, a pretty decent game for 20+ levels, then it becomes like all the other games of this type: unimaginative, and just a tedious and continual struggle to expand your warehouse's capacity to keep up with ever increasing demands.”
- “I deleted the game after 1 tedious hour of 'playing'.”
- “Overall a good game but the requirement to constantly have special items but no way to craft them becomes tedious.”
story
7 mentions
43 % positive mentions
14 % neutral mentions
43 % negative mentions
The game's story is engaging and thought-provoking, featuring a mix of new and familiar missions that enhance the overall experience. While it follows typical genre conventions, such as leveling up and completing quests, players appreciate the interesting narrative and challenges, though some suggest improvements in resource gathering timing. Overall, the missions are well-received and contribute positively to the game's storyline.
- “Nice story line and more thought provoking than initially thought.”
- “It's an interesting game with a good story and challenges.”
- “I like how the missions are awesome.”
- “The quests in the game are similar to other games of this genre.”
- “Typical follow the storyline, level up, and pay money to grow.”
- “It does this, mostly, during challenges, which makes it hard to do the quests for the challenges.”
music
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as good and calming, contributing to an enjoyable experience. However, several users express a desire for the option to separate the music from game sounds, as they find the music can become annoying over time. Overall, while the music enhances the game for some, it detracts from the experience for others who prefer to turn it off.
- “Good music, calming, challenging, overall fun.”
- “I really enjoy the game; the only thing is, in the next update, please separate the music from game sounds. I'd like to keep the game sounds but turn off the music. It drives a person crazy after a while. Do that and I'll give you 5 stars.”
- “I enjoy this game very much; beautiful graphics. I wish the music could be turned off while leaving the other sounds on, as the music is annoying.”
- “I really enjoy the game, but in the next update, please separate the music from the game sounds. I'd like to keep the game sounds but turn off the music; it drives a person crazy after a while. Do that and I'll give you 5 stars.”
stability
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent crashes and freezes reported during building upgrades, leading to frustrating experiences for players. Many users recommend postponing installation until these bugs are addressed, as the current state is plagued by execution failures and lost progress.
- “Every time I upgrade a building, the game freezes up and I have to restart it.”
- “Buildings always say 'failed execution,' upgrades don't show up, and I'm out of cash. Horrible and buggy.”
- “Game crashes and freezes.”