20 Minute Metropolis: Build a City in a Rush

8/6/2026, 5:36:41 AM

Release date: 9/3/2020

Tags: #city-builder #building #management #base-building #strategy #simulation #resource-management #economy

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Score: 70%Mostly Positive
Review Count: 44 reviews
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Reference prices

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¥ 299 (JPY)

Steam JP

$2.99 (USD)

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Japan Price: ¥ 299
Global Price: $2.99
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Key highlight

Rebuild civilization in 20 Minute Metropolis, a frantic city-builder where you must manage resources and supply lines under extreme time pressure. Released September 3, 2020, it's a single-player strategy simulation.

Who this is for

Perfect for players seeking a thrilling city-building simulation that challenges efficient development within a strict time limit.

Details

Overview

20 Minute Metropolis - The Action City Builder throws players into a frantic race against time to rebuild civilization. With only twenty minutes on the clock, you'll need to strategically construct infrastructure, manage vital supply lines, and process essential resources like plastics and even the less glamorous byproducts of your growing population.

This simulation and strategy title from Dejobaan Games, LLC challenges your planning and execution skills under intense pressure.

Highlights

Fast-Paced City Building: Rebuild civilization within a strict 20-minute time limit, demanding quick thinking and efficient planning.
Resource Management Core: Players must establish supply chains, mine resources from skyscrapers, and process waste, all while keeping their citizens fed and housed.
Strategic Layout Planning: The game emphasizes the importance of building placement, using 'trails' to transport resources like food and work between structures, with capacity limits requiring careful consideration.

Who It's For

This game is perfect for players who enjoy city-building and management simulations but are looking for a more intense, time-constrained experience. If you thrive under pressure and enjoy optimizing complex systems within a limited timeframe, 20 Minute Metropolis will test your strategic mettle.

Game Info

Developed and published by Dejobaan Games, LLC, with Humble Bundle also listed as a publisher, 20 Minute Metropolis was released on September 3, 2020. It is a single-player experience that supports Steam Achievements and Steam Leaderboards.

The game is a paid title and is available in English with full audio support.