City building games are a genre of video games where players create and manage their own cities. These games often involve planning infrastructure, zoning areas for residential, commercial, and industrial use, and ensuring the well-being of the city's inhabitants. Players must balance resources, manage budgets, and respond to challenges like natural disasters or population growth. Popular examples of city building games include SimCity, Cities: Skylines, and Anno. These games typically feature detailed graphics and complex systems that simulate real-world urban planning. Players can express creativity while learning about city management and development strategies.