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URBO
Developer Door 407
URBO is a relaxing cozy city-building puzzle game where you create beautiful towns on floating islands. Begin with an empty grid of landscape, choose an architectural style and build. Watch the population grow and the city flourish. From the Steam store page
197 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Sep 23, 2026 · last updated Oct 8, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
85
LovedLoved
159 positive · 27 negative
95% range 80–90%
| Source | + | − | = |
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| Steam reviews | 159 | 27 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 1 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
328 of 364 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
85% recommend · 163 yes, 28 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 191 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (633 of 686 positive).
Players describe URBO as a relaxing merge-3 puzzle game similar to 2048. [1][2][3] Many note it is not a traditional city builder despite its appearance. [4][5][6] Some find the gameplay repetitive or boring over time. [7][8][9]
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- [6]
The game is tagged as a city-builder, and has images with a lively city aesthetic reminiscent of games like Islanders. However, the game itself is a flavored-up version of 2048, where one must place 3 similar buildings next to each other to create one building with a higher level. There is no distinction between the buildings whatsoever, they don't play any role and don't interact with each other except for being …
- [1]
Build your own town from scratch URBO is basically that 2048 mobile game from a decade ago wrapped in lovely visuals. I really cannot say much more about the gameplay loop than that you merge buildings together to create bigger buildings, which create even bigger buildings when merged together etc. etc. etc. I found the music in this game very calming. It created kind of a zen vibe, perfect for cozy gaming. Combined …
- [2]
Remember 2048? This is the same, but with buildings instead of numbers, complemented by tranquil art and music. I cannot express the peace I feel when playing Urbo. Beautiful, calming, soothing, tranquil, these are but a few words I would use to describe Urbo. It is a simple yet addictive puzzle game, much like 2048, for those who were around during that craze. The loop is easy to learn, yet hard to master, …
- [16]
This is my go to low-effort, relaxation game. When I want to kill time, or I'm bored at work and want to experience some zen, this is where I go. I love this game. Its not overly complicated but it provides a nice mix of dopamine hits with relaxation
- [3]
Super chill Match 3/2048/Dorf Romantik combo. Real pretty, nice way to relax. Perfect steam deck performance.
Summarised from 34 of the 205 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 13, 2026. How summaries are made
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URBO sits at 85% positive across 186 opinionated reactions from 3 sources. Fresh or rotten — where do you land?
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60 of 197 · most liked firstThe game is tagged as a city-builder, and has images with a lively city aesthetic reminiscent of games like Islanders. However, the game itself is a flavored-up version of 2048, where one must place 3 similar buildings next to each other to create one building with a higher level. There is no distinction between the buildings whatsoever, they don't play any role and don't interact with each other except for being merged. I'm thus a bit puzzled how this game qualifies as a city-builder, since…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I believe it is happening with everyone regularly that while travelling on public transport you just see masses playing crappy games on their phones, like mahjong, match3 and so on. Both apple and google stores are full with millions of boring reskins of those games. I remember I played some of those several decades ago, when those felt new in the beginning of the computer era. Never expected I’ll play and enjoy such a game again, especially not on PC. But I did! If I want to keep it simple,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Boring slide & merge game. I thought this would be more of city builder, which it isn't really. You are just placing down houses and watching them merge. Yawn. I bought it for less than $2 USD and still felt it was a waste. The best part of the game is the relaxing music and fairly decent graphics. I just could not get past the boredom of the game play. I would recommend getting Puzzling Places instead if you want a nice chill game with at least some entertaining value.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →it's 1024 with a coat of paint
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Build your own town from scratch URBO is basically that 2048 mobile game from a decade ago wrapped in lovely visuals. I really cannot say much more about the gameplay loop than that you merge buildings together to create bigger buildings, which create even bigger buildings when merged together etc. etc. etc. I found the music in this game very calming. It created kind of a zen vibe, perfect for cozy gaming. Combined with the pretty art style, you can create some awesome looking towns on…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Remember 2048? This is the same, but with buildings instead of numbers, complemented by tranquil art and music. I cannot express the peace I feel when playing Urbo. Beautiful, calming, soothing, tranquil, these are but a few words I would use to describe Urbo. It is a simple yet addictive puzzle game, much like 2048, for those who were around during that craze. The loop is easy to learn, yet hard to master, requiring you to place and merge three buildings together to rank them up. Note, it…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I appreciate the idea of trying to mix genres, but it feels bad. Nothing relaxing or mediative in trying to get lucky with a random or count everything and get exactly what you want.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I love this game. I'm battling some depression and anxiety, and I have a similar numbers-only game on my phone. I saw this and bought it on a whim. The learning curve was simple due to the other game I've played, and I love the "simplistic" modeling and shaders. It's very relaxing and pleasing, and the ambient music is right up my alley. Definitely recommend!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A very simple puzzle game, kind of disappointing when compared to a similar game with just a little bit more meat like ISLANDERS
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →[url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/6142328/] With 1,400+ reviews, make sure to follow The Cpt Froggy Club Curator Page for plenty more! URBO is a city building puzzle game developed by the Door 407 team. You might already know them for their medieval city builder game Diplomacy is Not an Option. Despite its appearance, it is not a traditional city builder. The buildings are purely cosmetic and do not have any specific use besides merging them to complete the puzzle. URBO has a very…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →3/10 oooh its just the numbers game reskinned
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a tentative recommendation. There's nothing wrong with it other than it's not a city builder. At least, not in the way you think a city builder should be. This is a sliding puzzle game. It does what it does well. It's kinda boring but also sorta relaxing - ish. It's definitley not for everyone, and I wish I hadn't bought it, but at the same time I didn't dislike it. Just lower your expectations a bit if you decide to get this game. The game isn't too challenging unless you try to…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very simple but relaxing sliding puzzle game. Don't expect a proper city building game, though.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Simple, yet inviting and addictive puzzle game. Not really a city builder as people have said, but that doesn't really matter with how satisfying the loop is, how cozy the atmosphere is, how great the soundtrack is, and how satisfying the separate locations' special gimmicks are.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Surprisingly relaxing and nice game, strategically challenging even though it looks simple. I am happy with my purchase.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very peaceful and simple experience. A good game to chill out with especially if you need a distraction that isn't going to over-stimulate your senses.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →good chill game if you just wanna sit around and watch some youtube while doing something
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a peaceful game where you build a city via merge-3 mechanics. It is thus a literal city builder. It is not, however, of the City Builder genre, and isn't trying to be, and seems to be an unfortunate overlap of terminology. The game clearly seems to have been made with love. The game isn't revolutionary, it isn't trying to be. It is trying to be nice looking/feeling, simple, and relaxing; perhaps even meditative. The love and passion put into this game is evident, though I think much…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Super chill Match 3/2048/Dorf Romantik combo. Real pretty, nice way to relax. Perfect steam deck performance.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A decent and chill match 3 puzzle game where you build bigger buildings by matching. You have multiple different locations available (each have different grids or gimmicks), different building skins, times of day and game modes you can play around with. On top of that you can also earn card power ups to help you on your city building journey. I wish there was some way of getting rid of buildings once they are built to the max level (8) so they are out of your way to be able to build even more…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Speaking as someone who plays many puzzle and strategic games, this game is just really boring and simplistic. I recently was playing Magic Research 2, a game where you also combine three tier 1 items to make a tier 2 item which you can combine with two other tier 2 items to make a tier 3 item... except that was an idling/RPG game, and it was something that you set up to happen automatically in the background because it's there to make you either set up more resources into making the thing go…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It was one of my preferable game until performance was totally broken in VR on truly Hi-End configuration.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is my go to low-effort, relaxation game. When I want to kill time, or I'm bored at work and want to experience some zen, this is where I go. I love this game. Its not overly complicated but it provides a nice mix of dopamine hits with relaxation
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I was looking for city builders. This isn't a city builder it's a merging puzzle game. Don't get me wrong, it's a good puzzle game but it's not a city builder.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Playing a sponsored game rn called Urbo and then maybe some GTA if the pc allows it. Come catch the new Tori if you haven't already! Link below! ⬇️⬇️ #vtuber #envtuber #streamer
neutral · AI labelView post →Also Urbo store.steampowered.com/app/2141770/...
neutral · AI labelView post →It's a very chill game, it's basically a premium merging 2048 style game, with different architecture, settings and very relaxing music. I would recommend picking it up on sale, it's well crafted but there's not a huge amount of substance to it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Totally thought this was an actual city building game. This is not a city builder. I'm not going to say this is a bad game, I was simply not the target audience. I got this game in the "Build Your Own Empire" bundle on Fanatical, which was another false lead. It's simply a relaxed and casual puzzle game. If maximum potential of 2048 sounds cool, maybe this is the game for you.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is pretty tough, and I wouldn't personally consider it relaxing and meditative. If you're looking for a game that you can turn your brain off and enjoy clicking around matching things, this isn't it. You have a small, limited area to work within, and the goal is to merge structures of the same size into a larger structures while keeping enough space to continue to add more buildings. To play the game without it ending quickly you need to consider several steps ahead related to…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is awesome to unwind with. Visuals are gorgeous and the premise is simple enough to get the hang of, but pretty difficult to master. Highly reccommend this one.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →*Last paragraph for medical info* It's quite obvious that I'm a huge fan of this game - as I've bought it several times as gifts for friends It's one I tend to play to help me wind down/relax, either after playing something more intensive, or just in general - and you do not feel the time passing The music is gorgeous, the way you can change the lighting is stunning (and also helpful). It scratches an itch, in a very gentle manner, without setting a goal I have actually shown it to two of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Cute, relaxing, and a really nice game to vibe to when you want to have a nice and chill evening with a cup of tea!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Good game, gets a little bit repetetive after an hour I would say, but it was definitely worth playing. The game mechanics reminded me a little bit of Tetris but different. The goal is to combine small buildings to create even bigger buildings that can house more population (in this case the population is simply the score and has no other effect). You can see the next 4 buildings coming up - similar to the next block appearing in Tetris. However you are not under any time pressure, so you can…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I got this game thinking that it'd be similar to Godus but have been disappointed by how it seems more of a concept stage than an actual full game. You are done in 1 or 2 minutes and then that's it, you start over. Sort of reminds me of the FreeCell card game where you play for a few minutes but at least those take longer to complete.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I seem to have accidentally gotten this game when purchasing Diplomacy Is Not an Option, but I think it was a happy accident. This game is super chill, with nice ambient music, and relaxing game play. Its super satisfying to get the buildings to merge, and takes a little thought and strategy to plan out your next move. Its the perfect combination of chill and engaging. If you're looking for something to relax with and pass the time, this is for you.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →URBO is a chill game. It's basically 2048 but a little more complex. This version of the game comes with a few twists that were not here on the free demo URBO : Dream One. Do you truly miss anything by only playing the demo ? Not really but for a little more than 5 bucks you'll have a fun little game that will last you a few hours. I found myself really enjoying the chill atmosphere of the game while looking for a stress-free experience after work. Did all the achievements for fun, those…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Sadly, I have to agree with all of the negative reviews. The game is incredibly misleading. I was expecting something similar to Islanders. However, this game is still good. Just not for me. Nonetheless, due to my disappointment, I can't give this anything other than a negative review.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Soothing, relaxing and hard to stop playing. At the same time, it's a little boring... games get longer and longer as you advance, and you may find yourself wishing for it to be over already! However, by the same token it's perfect to play while listening to a podcast or watching a show. Just remember to quit and go to bed when the show is over ;)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you're looking for a City Builder, keep looking. URBO is in fact relaxing and meditative, but as other reviewers have pointed out, it's just a dressed up version of 2048. If you're into that, it's fine, but I feel like this is false advertising. Also, I can't actually tell but the achievement art looks AI-generated? Absolutely not a fan, thank you.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →URBO: A Relaxing Merge-3 Game Worth Playing Are you looking for a relaxing and enjoyable gaming experience? Look no further than URBO, a delightful merge-3 game that offers simplicity and satisfaction in equal measure. In URBO, players are invited to immerse themselves in a charming urban landscape where the goal is to merge similar buildings to create larger and more advanced structures. One of the standout features of URBO is its simplicity. With easy-to-understand mechanics, even novice…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I started playing and then four hours later realized that I was still playing the same level. Time seems to fly playing this one, which is a good thing. Peaceful and rewarding. Easy to perfect all achievements (did it in 12 hours which could have done much sooner). Not sure how often I will return to this, but I know it's easy to resume if I do.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's a pleasing little puzzle game with neat visuals, relaxing music and a number of different locations and styles of architecture to unlock. It's relatively simple to achieve 100% if that appeals to you - I doubt there's much chance of me returning to it, so shelf life may be limited but the lack of time pressure is certainly an appeal (most of my game time was idling).
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The most relaxing game I've ever played, without losing focus. I could not stop playing, I was glued to my seat. Coming home after work to play this is better than bliss.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →What a boring repetitive game. All you do is merge the same buildings in the same way over and over again. It's like "Merge Boss" from AliExpress but you have to pay to play.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Bought for relaxing vibes and beautiful visuals. Stayed for intense last minute plays to bump my score.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Cozy game, pretty graphics, and smooth scenery, lots of different levels. Once I figured out the way to change the look of things too that was much more satisfying. Definitely cozy vibes
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Not for me, I guess.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The 50% off Door 407 Developer Bundle means I got this for less than 1.30$NZD (like 0.85$USD) and I still don't feel this game is worth it. I was 100% baited by the images. There are free matching games you can get on the cell phone...
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I got my moneys worth and more of the demo a few years back, and I'm happy to give a few quid to the folks behind it. The paid version adds a few new maps and playthrough quirks like different tile sizes and puzzle setups.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great game love trying to beat my population score. Even my girl likes playing 10/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Incredibly chill puzzle game that is great for when you are having a bad or rough time. It really allows you to just forget about life's problems and just relax. Music is incredibly relaxing and fits the game perfectly.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very chill meditative puzzle game, only complaint is that it crashed my computer in a big way once and that was a pain T_T
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This unassuming game is probably my favorite game to come home to after work, in the same vein as Dorfromantik. Easy to learn, but hard to master. The ambient music, the colors, the controls; I'm positive it couldn't have been made any better.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really enjoyed this game in a calm way. It is relaxing calm music with strategic thinking for the placement of pieces. Simple yet enjoyable. I got the game for free to review but will look into gifting this game to my community. For this type of game it's score for me is 9 out of 10 but i haven't completed all of the game yet so there is room for a 10. *** Update ***** For it's type of game I will say 9.5 out of 10. I think the only reason why not a 10 is now that i beat the game 100%…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A nice and calm city builder without stressful timers or other annoyances. I can fire it up for 10-20 minutes after work or after getting owned by 8 yr olds on Fortnite or COD lol and just unwind.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very Simple, Addictive and FUN! APPROVED!!! [url=https://youtu.be/7cOegmoNzr8] First Look Video [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/28820007] Recommendations [url=https://www.youtube.com/@kreatorb] YouTube [url=https://www.tiktok.com/@iplaykreatorb] TikTok [url=https://www.twitch.tv/iplaykreatorb] Twitch [url=https://rumble.com/user/KreatorB] Rumble
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Has a nice puzzle element that is often missing from these chill world-builders, but still a little too passive/unengaging for full-attention PC gaming for me. Probably good for second-screen gaming while watching netflix/etc
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very pretty. Fun. Good for it's price. However, I came into this expecting a strategic city builder, and it's more like that number matching game, 2048. Still though, nice game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The gameplay is simple and easy to understand, but also a bit repetitive. It's very beautiful and the best part is seeing the different worlds and buildings. But as you get better at the game, it also becomes longer than it can keep being exciting and in some of the individual games/level, you do start to think about just ending the playthrough instead of keeping on as long as you can. Though, if you are fine with it being just something for some hours, possible a relaxing way to end the day…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →just 2048 (simple number combiner) made pretty.
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