Deal | City builder without money (90% positive) now at a record-low price of $3.41 on Steam

Urbek City Builder offers a laid-back take on the genre with a unique twist – instead of relying on a traditional monetary system, it focuses on managing resources, education, politics, and sustainability. Unlike titles such as Anno 1800 or Tropico 6, Urbek centers on building and developing a modern-day city. Visually, the game opts for a simple, practical voxel art style.

In this city builder, money takes a back seat – players manage resources such as labor, knowledge, energy, and political influence instead. New buildings unlock only when specific conditions are met, including a well-educated population or reliable infrastructure. The city is divided into residential, industrial, agricultural, and recreational districts, each developing differently while directly affecting the others. A strong emphasis on sustainability sets the game apart, as long-term investments in renewable energy, public transport, and education prove more effective than short-term solutions that often create bigger problems later on.

In a review by the German gaming magazine Higher Plain Games, Urbek City Builder earned an impressive score of 9.5 out of 10. Testers described it as a strategic puzzle game in which each building functions like a puzzle piece that must be placed carefully to ensure smooth city growth. The intuitive user interface and the variety of game modes were also praised for keeping players engaged over the long term. Aside from the voxel art style – which may not appeal to everyone – there was little criticism. On Steam, the game continues to perform strongly, with 1,740 reviews and a 90% positive rating. Urbek is also Steam Deck Verified (available on Amazon for around $750), making it well suited for handheld gaming.

82% discount on Steam

Urbek City Builder was developed by Fridus and published by RockGame S.A. in July 2022. The game is normally priced at around $19, though it has seen discounts of 75–80% in the past. Right now, an 82% reduction brings the price down to just $4.41, which SteamDB lists as the lowest price ever. Strategists have until January 20 to grab the deal.

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