Here are the best 20 mods of April, 2026 for Cities: Skylines (CS2)! This list is based off of the Steam Workshop.
1. Economic Market Atrium
Author - Modocero
Views - 16908
Downloads - 8287
This mod adds a Commercial High 4x4 building inspired by the real Economy Market Atrium. With a low polygon count, it won’t strain your game’s performance. The detailed textures and design make it a visually appealing addition to your city. Check it out and enhance your in-game economic market area today!
2. Ploppable Asphalt+ Renewed
Author - Madisonian
Views - 35812
Downloads - 17761
This mod lets you apply road shaders to various surfaces like asphalt, pavement, grass, and gravel. You can customize the asphalt color to match your roads using sliders in the mod settings. It includes an updated version of Ploppable Asphalt+ with a loading time fix and re-uploaded legacy asphalt assets. Give your city a fresh look by trying out this mod and enhance your urban planning experience!
3. Hibbing High School
Author - Modocero
Views - 11238
Downloads - 7347
This mod adds a detailed Hibbing High School building to Cities: Skylines, featuring various annexes and high-quality textures. The structure is based on the real building located in Seattle, Washington, providing an authentic touch to your city’s education district. Check it out and enhance your city’s skyline with this impressive educational asset.
4. Carriage Number Selector (CNS) v1.3
Author - Alexgazz
Views - 25489
Downloads - 7668
This mod lets you easily adjust the number of carriages on your trains, metros, monorails, and trams in Cities: Skylines. By using the vehicle info panel in-game, you can make your transport vehicles longer or shorter, and increase or decrease their passenger capacity. Simply click on the vehicle, use the [−] and [+] buttons to remove or add carriages, or manually enter a number and press Enter to set it - it’s that simple! Give your transportation system a personalized touch and optimize it for efficiency with this mod.
5. Plaza Praca da Bandeira, Brazil
Author - NameInvalid
Views - 9527
Downloads - 5446
Explore a beautifully crafted park mod inspired by the historic Plaza Praca da Bandeira in Brazil. With intricate details and a unique design based on old photographs, this 11x11 triangle park will add a touch of authenticity to your city. Don’t miss out on experiencing the charm and history of this Brazilian plaza in your Cities: Skylines game.
6. Second & Seneca, Seattle, USA
Author - NameInvalid
Views - 7797
Downloads - 9873
Explore a unique building in Seattle, USA with this mod that accurately replicates a structure located at 1191 2nd Ave. The building is a 9x7 size and can be customized with adjustable wall colors using the RePaint mod. With detailed textures and low LOD requirements, this mod offers a realistic addition to your Cities: Skylines cityscape. Give it a try and bring a touch of Seattle to your virtual city!
7. Boomkerk
Author - kalle___
Views - 11216
Downloads - 8378
Explore the unique Roman Catholic church dedicated to St. Francis of Assisi with the Boomkerk mod. Designed by Architect Bekkers, this church stands out as a historical and architectural gem in your city. Discover the intricate details and immerse yourself in the rich history of this building by adding it to your Cities: Skylines game today!
8. Skyline Screens Cinemas - Commercial
Author - jorge.puerta
Views - 6062
Downloads - 3890
This mod adds a two-storey cinema building to your Cities: Skylines game as a level 3, low-density commercial option. It costs $45,000 in-game money and accommodates 75 people. Consider trying out this mod to enhance the entertainment options in your city and support the creator’s work by donating if you enjoy it.
9. Adaptive Networks (Emergency Fix)
Author - Madisonian
Views - 26057
Downloads - 21865
If you’re a fan of the Adaptive Networks mod but noticed it was abandoned, worry not! A dedicated user has created an emergency fix to prevent the loss of your save files and years of hard work. The fix may have some quirks, like certain flags not working correctly and issues with Direct Connect nodes. Give this emergency fix a try to salvage your city and continue enjoying the benefits of Adaptive Networks while waiting for a proper update.
10. Small shop
Author - 063th
Views - 2737
Downloads - 1673
This mod adds a small shop asset to Cities: Skylines with a tile size of 1x3. The shop has detailed textures and is a great addition to your city to enhance the overall look and feel. You can find this asset on Patreon and easily add it to your game for a more realistic urban environment.
11. Hide TM:PE Unconnected Tracks Renewed
Author - cylis
Views - 8263
Downloads - 5394
This mod hides unconnected tracks in Cities: Skylines when using the TMPE lane connector tool. Simply subscribe to and enable the mod along with TMPE, then connect your tracks using the lane connector. The unconnected tracks will vanish, providing a cleaner and more organized city layout. For additional support with station tracks, you can tweak the track-families.txt file. Give it a try for a smoother and more visually appealing transportation network in your city!
12. Small Town America 3
Author - Smilies
Views - 6757
Downloads - 3211
This mod adds 2x3 growable low density commercial buildings with 4 color variations to your Cities: Skylines game. With detailed textures and a color map, these buildings can be painted using the repaint mod for customization. The assets are created by Smilies and are a great addition to create a charming small town America feel in your city. Don’t forget to enable texture sharing using the Loading Screen Mod for optimal performance. Give it a try and transform your city into a picturesque small town!
13. Stockholm Art Nouveau Complex
Author - kalle___
Views - 6809
Downloads - 4705
Experience a stunning Art Nouveau building complex from 1907-1912 in Cities: Skylines. Admire the intricate architectural details like arched storefront windows, dolphin heads, and corner towers. This asset will add a touch of elegance and history to your city - give it a try and marvel at its splendor!
14. City Edge Apartments
Author - 063th
Views - 2589
Downloads - 1570
Add some stylish City Edge Apartments to your Cities: Skylines city with this mod. These assets are designed with high-quality textures and low polygon counts, ensuring they look great in your city without sacrificing performance. Give your city a modern and realistic touch with these 4x2 tile size buildings.
15. Milwaukee Gallerie
Author - Modocero
Views - 3580
Downloads - 2351
Check out this unique 5x5 building called Milwaukee Gallerie in Cities: Skylines! With detailed textures and low LOD tris count, it adds a touch of realism to your city. This building was inspired by a real structure and is a great addition to your urban landscape. Give it a try and enhance your city’s skyline today!
16. Shibuya Hikarie
Author - kkgbn
Views - 8955
Downloads - 12035
This mod adds the iconic Shibuya Hikarie building from Tokyo to your Cities: Skylines game. It is a unique and high-quality asset that will enhance the look of your city. Show your support by trying out this mod and enjoy the detailed recreation of this famous landmark in your virtual cityscape.
17. Slope-Friendly House 9 2x4
Author - Smilies
Views - 8824
Downloads - 6360
This mod offers a 2x4 growable low-density residential house with a built-in foundation model, retaining walls, and landscaping. It is recommended to hand-place the house for the best results as it may not grow correctly if left to the game’s algorithms. With detailed textures and a unique design, this mod is perfect for creating realistic neighborhoods in your Cities: Skylines city. Give it a try and enhance your city-building experience with this slope-friendly house.
18. Sage
Author - Modocero
Views - 3121
Downloads - 2456
This mod adds a commercial building that is based on a real structure found at a specific location on Google Maps. The high-quality textures and detailed design make it a visually appealing addition to your city in Cities: Skylines. Give your city a touch of realism by incorporating this unique building into your skyline.
19. Hide TM:PE Crosswalks: Renewed
Author - ary
Views - 45377
Downloads - 45425
This mod allows you to hide crosswalks in Cities: Skylines when using Traffic Manager: President Edition (TMPE) or when using Network Skins 2 (NS2) to remove them. It’s a handy tool to keep your city looking realistic and organized without unnecessary crosswalks cluttering the streets. For more details and instructions on how to use it, check out the original mod page or the GitHub repository provided. Give it a try to enhance the visual appeal of your city!
20. Hillside Terrace Apartments Pack
Author - Smilies
Views - 10084
Downloads - 6190
This mod offers a pack of 14 lowrise modular condos, including 10 growables and 4 angled corners that are RICO ploppables. With 4 color variations and the ability to rename buildings to enable green roofs, it provides a customizable and aesthetically pleasing addition to your city. You can easily enhance your skyline with these modern terrace apartments and create a vibrant urban landscape.
NOTE - Mod descriptions in this topic were generated by ChatGPT. I do try to go through each one and improve/rewrite them when I can.