Here are the best 20 mods of July, 2025 for Cities: Skylines (CS2)! This list is based off of the Steam Workshop.
1. North American Midrise Pack
Author - Smilies
Views - 15350
Downloads - 7011
Enhance your Cities: Skylines gameplay with a diverse collection of midrise buildings inspired by northeastern Canadian and American cities. This pack offers a variety of new mirrors, height variations, and corner buildings for a more realistic urban landscape. Discover unique office, residential, and commercial structures to enrich your cityscape and bring a touch of North American flair to your virtual world. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to elevate your city-building experience!
2. Modular Condo Lowrise Set
Author - Smilies
Views - 12518
Downloads - 7226
Try out this mod that offers a set of 8 lowrise modular condos with residential RICO stats included. Each condo comes with 4 color variations and can be painted using the repaint mod. The textures are shared with other modern condo assets, so make sure to enable texture sharing with the Loading Screen Mod. Enjoy creating a unique and vibrant residential area with these customizable condos.
3. Eldercare Center Little Neck
Author - Basco81
Views - 5049
Downloads - 2189
Explore the Eldercare Center Little Neck mod for Cities: Skylines, based on a real facility in Queens, New York. This mod provides a detailed representation of the center, offering services like 24-hour physician availability, long-term nursing care, short-term physical rehabilitation, and stroke rehabilitation. Bring this realistic and essential addition to your city to cater to the needs of your elderly citizens.
4. Smith Tower
Author - Macwelshman
Views - 5524
Downloads - 3601
Explore the iconic Smith Tower in Seattle’s Pioneer Square with this mod for Cities: Skylines! Constructed in 1914 by typewriter magnate Lyman Cornelius Smith, this historic 38-storey skyscraper is a must-have addition to your city. Standing at 140 meters tall, it offers a unique pyramid-shaped cap and rich historical significance, making it a great choice for both office space and tourist attractions in your virtual city. Try out this mod to bring a touch of architectural history to your skyline!
5. Queens Medical Examiners Office
Author - Basco81
Views - 3972
Downloads - 2560
Experience the Queens Medical Examiners Office mod by Basco81, a deathcare facility without any required DLC. Located in the Jamaica Neighborhood in Queens, New York, this facility includes a morgue and autopsy rooms. Add this realistic element to your city and complete your Queens neighborhood with this essential building.
6. Exchange National Bank
Author - Modocero
Views - 4457
Downloads - 3394
Try out this Exchange National Bank mod for Cities: Skylines! It’s a commercial high-rise building that adds a realistic touch to your city. With detailed textures and a low poly count, this mod is a great addition to your skyline. Give it a go and see your city’s financial district come to life!
7. 111 5Th Ave
Author - Modocero
Views - 4096
Downloads - 3320
This mod adds a unique building, 111 5th Ave, to Cities: Skylines. The asset is beautifully detailed with high-quality textures and low polygon count for performance. The real building that inspired this mod can be viewed on Google Maps for comparison. Give your city a touch of realism and elegance by adding this unique structure.
8. 1988 Ford F-250 XLT Lariat SuperCab
Author - jaksch
Views - 2404
Downloads - 1053
This mod adds a 1987-1991 Ford F-250 XLT Lariat SuperCab to your Cities: Skylines game, complete with detailed textures and a prop for added realism. With only 4,407 tris, this vehicle looks great in-game and even has a custom LOD version with just 64 tris to optimize performance. Special thanks to the contributors for their work on this mod, making it a must-have for fans of classic trucks in the game. Give this mod a try and enhance your city with a touch of nostalgia!
9. Starbucks Coffee
Author - KingLeno
Views - 5661
Downloads - 4461
This mod adds a small 1x3 Starbucks Cafe as a level 1 low commercial building to your Cities: Skylines game. Enjoy the realistic touch of having a Starbucks in your city, making it more vibrant and modern. Don’t forget to subscribe to the creator’s YouTube channel and follow them on social media for more cool assets and updates. Give your city a taste of coffee culture with this mod!
10. Groenestraatkerk
Author - Olinater
Views - 2547
Downloads - 1789
Explore the beautiful Groenestraatkerk church, a stunning neo-gothic architectural masterpiece in Nijmegen, Netherlands. This mod faithfully recreates the Heilige Antonius van Padua-Sint Annakerk church, designed by Albert Margry in the early 1900s. With detailed textures and a low polygon count, immerse yourself in the historical charm of this Dutch city landmark in Cities: Skylines.
11. Slope-Friendly House 8 2x4
Author - Smilies
Views - 3954
Downloads - 2622
This mod offers a 2x4 growable low-density residential house that works best when placed manually due to its design. It comes with a built-in foundation model featuring retaining walls and landscaping, making it ideal for placement on slopes. With detailed textures and a unique design, this asset can enhance the visual appeal of your city in Cities: Skylines. Give it a try for a more realistic and aesthetically pleasing residential area in your virtual city.
12. The Himalayas
Author - MAVER1CK
Views - 4527
Downloads - 1181
Explore the stunning Himalayas in Cities: Skylines with this mod featuring 4k textures and custom building textures. The map theme includes detailed visuals with a focus on ore and oil resources, creating a realistic and immersive experience. Try out this mod to transform your city into the majestic Kamet Valley and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
13. JP Tugboat タグボート (Building)
Author - kizuri
Views - 2274
Downloads - 1428
This mod adds a tugboat building in the power category to the game. The 3D model is inspired by the tugboats operated in Tokyo Bay, but it is purely for creative purposes and not affiliated with any real companies or organizations. The mod includes two versions of the tugboat building - one with AI-controlled ships requiring the Sunset Harbor DLC. Try out this mod to enhance your city with a unique and detailed tugboat building!
14. Ronstad
Author - uncle ron
Views - 7465
Downloads - 1682
Explore Ronstad, a fictional city set in a post-war reclaimed land in the Netherlands. Inspired by storm surge barriers and connecting infrastructure, this map offers a unique and picturesque setting for your city-building adventures. Connect this polder city below sea level to the mainland via intricate motorways like the A1 and A6 converging at Maavmeerven Interchange. Dive into the fantasy world of Ronstad and unleash your creativity in building a thriving metropolis.
15. Chicago Bungalow 2
Author - Smilies
Views - 3238
Downloads - 2112
This mod offers a 1x4 growable low-density residential building resembling a Chicago bungalow, complete with a built-in foundation model. It is recommended to hand-place the props for optimal placement, as they may not grow correctly otherwise. The asset has detailed textures and shares them with other narrow and Midwest houses, providing a cohesive look to your city. Give this mod a try to add a touch of Chicago architecture to your Cities: Skylines cityscape.
16. NYC Highrise Tenements
Author - Smilies
Views - 2317
Downloads - 1283
Transform your Cities: Skylines experience with NYC Highrise Tenements mod! Discover two new taller variants of NYC tenements in high-density residential areas, available in four color variations. These assets share textures with other NYC Tenements, giving you a cohesive urban feel. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to paint and customize your city with these detailed and realistic highrises.
17. JP Public Safe Prop / 交通安全・モラル啓発Prop
Author - Ryuichi Kaminogi
Views - 3876
Downloads - 1075
This mod adds twelve Japanese-style props that promote good manners and safety in residential areas, making it perfect for enhancing the community vibe in your city. These assets were created in response to a request and can be used to improve the security of your neighborhood. Give it a try and see how these props can help create a more harmonious and safe environment for your citizens!
18. Freightliner Cascadia 2026 day v1
Author - Shady311
Views - 2491
Downloads - 1526
Try out this mod that adds a Freightliner Cascadia 2026 truck to your Cities: Skylines game. The detailed truck and trailer assets are well-designed with high-quality textures, making your city’s transportation system more realistic and visually appealing. Get ready to enhance your cityscape by adding this impressive truck prop to your game.
19. Slope-Friendly House 15 2x4
Author - Smilies
Views - 2175
Downloads - 2935
This mod adds a 2x4 low-density residential house with a built-in foundation model, retaining walls, and landscaping. The asset is designed to be hand-placed for optimal placement on slopes, ensuring it sits correctly on the terrain. With detailed textures and low poly count, this house is a great addition to your city for a realistic and aesthetic touch. Give this mod a try for unique and visually pleasing residential areas in your Cities: Skylines game.
20. Slope-Friendly House 14 2x4
Author - Smilies
Views - 2079
Downloads - 2351
This mod offers a 2x4 growable low-density residential house that is perfect for placing on slopes. It comes with a built-in foundation model, retaining walls, and landscaping for a realistic look. To ensure proper placement, it is recommended to hand-place the house rather than letting it grow on its own. Give your city a unique touch with this slope-friendly house mod!
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.