Theos: Cities of Myth

The concept

You found a city, a polis, and place it under the protection of an Olympian god. You must satisfy your citizens while meeting the demands of that deity (Steam page). A game begins with a sanctuary, around which you later raise temples. Several reviews, including Uagna and CrazyGameCommunity.it, compare it to Zeus: Master of Olympus and Caesar III, whose foundations it borrows.

Gods that shape the game

Your chosen god steers how the city develops. Each deity brings its own blessings and special buildings, and temples or monuments earn its favour. Your city can then attract heroes and mythological figures and send them on quests (Steam). GamesHedge notes that picking a peaceful god lets you largely avoid combat.

Logistics and distribution routes

As in the genre’s classics, you produce goods, store them and distribute them to homes so they can upgrade. The twist is that you set the patrol routes of walkers and service buildings yourself, for example those of agoras (Analog Stick Gaming, SavePoint Gaming). SavePoint Gaming likes this precision but finds that maintaining routes becomes repetitive as the city grows. Analog Stick Gaming points out that buildings appear instantly once you have the resources.

Game modes

Analog Stick Gaming describes two modes. Adventure follows the story of six cities, with a set god and buildings unlocked chapter by chapter. Sandbox offers nine locations with everything unlocked from the start. GamesHedge finds the sandbox too restrictive and some Adventure objectives grindy.

Colonies, trade and war

Your city can found colonies and trade with other city-states that grow on their own (Steam). You can ally with them, trade or attack them. Combat is the most frequently cited weakness: SavePoint Gaming finds it shallow, and GamesHedge lists it among the game’s flaws. When defending you must hold out for a number of waves; when attacking, you must destroy the enemy town centre (Analog Stick Gaming).

What critics say

EntreMandos (8/10) finds it “very fun and nostalgic” and praises the building route system, but notes that some mechanics are unclear at first. Uagna (8/10) sees a successful tribute to the great city builders with its own identity, though not a revolution. Analog Stick Gaming (8/10) describes a simple city builder anyone can pick up. GamesHedge (7.5/10) enjoys the animations and tutorials but criticises the sound and the sandbox. SavePoint Gaming (7.5/10) and CrazyGameCommunity.it (7.5/10) find it enjoyable overall without excelling in any single area.

Technical side and bugs

All reviews cover PC. Uagna describes a colourful, almost fairy-tale art direction rather than realism. Analog Stick Gaming reports one serious bug: the game believed it was still in Chapter One while the reviewer was in Chapter Four, which was fixed by loading an older save. GamesHedge finds the sound design disappointing. Text is available in French and voices in English (Steam).

Availability and price

The game sells for €19.99 on Steam, the only official store listed by Dotemu. On November 11, 2026, Steam offered it for €15.99 as a launch deal, valid until November 11 at 7 pm (Paris time). Green Man Gaming sold a Steam key for €19.99. No console version has been announced.

Who is it for?

Theos: Cities of Myth is aimed first at fans of Zeus, Pharaoh and Caesar III, but also at newcomers thanks to its detailed tutorials (GamesHedge, CrazyGameCommunity.it). Players looking for deep battles or a very free sandbox may be disappointed.