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The original was posted on /r/citiesskylines by /u/unwaged_wave4 on 2025-01-07 14:55:06+00:00.

Hey everyone,

I wanted to share something that’s been on my mind lately. I’ve been completely hooked on Cities: Skylines—spending around 2 hours a session, about 3-4 times a week fine-tuning traffic, building road networks, or designing new districts. Watching my city grow and run smoothly is so satisfying—it’s honestly hard to stop sometimes!

That’s where my problem comes in. Lately, I’ve been playing so much that it’s started to affect my studies. I’m in my last year of high school, so this year is super important for me, and I really need to focus. But I keep finding myself saying, “Just one more roundabout,” or “I’ll fix this traffic jam and then stop,” only to realize hours have flown by.

It got me wondering—how do you guys balance your love for this amazing game with the rest of your life? Have you ever struggled with a Cities: Skylines addiction?

On the flip side, I know part of why I’m so obsessed is because this game is just amazing. It lets me be creative, solve problems, and build something uniquely mine. That sense of control and creativity is honestly therapeutic. I bet I’m not alone in feeling that way, right?