I like CS and the CS2 hype so far is really exciting. But I can tell CO has made the right decision to balance realism with aesthetics, simplicity, and gamification.
I’m curious if there is another city simulation that emphasizes realism. For analogy, there are “serious” flight simulations like MS Flight Sim and DCS. Is there a “serious” simulation for cities?
I’m especially interested in an aesthetic that is more like an architectural site plan and rendering like the picture I posted. (Source is here, but not really on topic.)
The closest I can think of is Workers and Resources, where you have to handle constructing buildings and roads, as well as manufacturing and delivering goods yourself. Though it’s a lot more complex and has more micromanagement than Cities: Skylines - there are no “zones”, instead you plop all buildings yourself.
