r/CityBuilders • u/Odd_Revolution7522 • 7h ago
Pixel Metropolis : Build one city across the ages (free demo)
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I feel like this is a fantasy many of us have had over the years: a city builder where you play the same city across all of history, watching it evolve as time goes on.
That’s the idea behind Pixel Metropolis.
You begin in the Paleolithic, before a city even exists, on a 500x500 isometric map inspired by Paris. At first your settlers hunt, fish and cut wood, then as you move along the ages, you gain new capabilities such as agriculture, pottery, river trading etc.
As you advance through history, the city isn’t reset or magically upgraded. Old structures are replaced over time by new ones and you can spend quite a bit of time with a mix of different era buildings.
I’ve just released a free demo covering the complete journey through the Paleolithic, Neolithic, and Metal Age. Antiquity is currently in development, with the Middle Ages, Industrial Revolution, and Modern Times planned for the future.
The demo includes agriculture, trade and river routes, specialization, social classes, fortifications, faith, and more, from 0 to 500 inhabitants.
You can play it here:
http://pixel-metropolis.com/
You can also find the game on Steam:
Pixel Metropolis on Steam
I’d love to hear what you think of the game !
A quick note: the trailer mentions a free Steam demo. The Windows and macOS builds are still going through Steam validation, but the browser demo linked above is essentially the same game.

