Steam Workshop::Suggested (but generally essential) Mods One Click List

Created by BloodyPenguin

Prevents large props (like planes, containers etc.) from disappearing on zooming out. Adjusts LOD distance for trees depending on their size. The larger is prop/tree, the further it is visible! For small props visibility distances should remain the same as...

Additive Shader

Created by Ronyx69

Allows to use the soft additive particle shader (used for light effects) for props and vehicle sub meshes. It's also possible to use custom on/off time of day. Required for assets using the additive shader. Building, sub building, and sub mesh support is n...

American Traffic Lights (from Cities in Motion 2)

Created by BloodyPenguin

Replaces traffic lights with kind of North American-looking versions from Cities in Motion 2 These traffic lights appearance is based off traffic lights found in another Colossal Order's game 'Cities in Motion 2'. They bear some resemblance to New York tra...

AnimUV Params

Created by Ronyx69

While previously created props still require the AnimUV Params mod, a new method for saving shader parameters by boformer has removed the requirement for a mod. See the AnimUV Shader article: https://cslmodding.info/shader/animuv/...

Building Themes

Created by boformer

This mod makes possible to apply building themes to a district or the whole city. Only buildings which are contained in one of the selected themes will grow in a district. You can subscribe to theme mods from the workshop, or create your own themes in the ...

Camera Positions Utility

Created by Katalepsis

What? Why? I've always been annoyed by the fact that the game doesn't remember your camera position when you save a city. Similarly, when making assets, I often found it tedious to line up the camera for identical screenshots across bundles of assets (eg. ...

Crossings

Created by Spectra

Update: I've just pushed a new version that re-enables the Harmony-based implementation, this time using the CitiesHarmony compatibility layer. Hopefully this will improve interaction with other mods without breaking stuff using older Harmony versions. I k...

Daylight Classic

Created by BloodyPenguin

https://i.imgur.com/CYNzkiJ.png Brings back original daylight color and fog settings from pre-After Dark versions of C:S IT'S A MOD, NOT A LUT! This mod doesn't require After Dark DLC! Are you annoyed with that yellow tint that turns days into permanent ev...

Decal Hover Area

Created by Ronyx69

This mod allows changing the hover area for big decals in real time. UPDATE 1: Added option to reduce decal culling. (disappearing when looking away from center of decal) https://youtu.be/dRuir2Lm0cs NOTE: The camera will jump up over the decal, so use Cam...

Decal Prop Fix (deprecated)

Created by boformer

This mod is for players who want to use decal assets with a size larger than 8x8m and/or tiled decals. Make sure that the mod is enabled! This mod does not mess with save files, simulation or the user interface. It is safe to use and can be disabled at any...

Electric Roads Mod 2023 - Final

Created by Klyte45

https://i.imgur.com/a0VrMRr.png https://i.imgur.com/z8nO6Sc.png https://i.imgur.com/awC3SmD.png NOTICE: 81 tiles 2 support now available! This mod turns all roads in the city into electric conductors. So, you won't need anymore to pass power poles around t...

Elektrix's Road Tools 2.93

Created by Gabrielium

Add Node Tool Select a place on a segment where you would like a node inserted. Remove Node Tool Click a node to remove it. Resolve Overlaps Tool Select two segments (left-click to select, right-click to deselect). Hit enter to intersect them. Flip Road To...

Environment Changer (+ Improved Theme Selection )

Created by BloodyPenguin

https://i.imgur.com/vGVs7xb.png Allows to change a saved game's, map's or theme's environment. It also decouples environment selection from custom theme selection. This mod allows to change environment of an existing save game. It adds a drop down to main ...

Extra Landscaping Tools

Created by BloodyPenguin

Allows to place natural resources in-game + provides configurable tree brush&pencil, terraform and water tool. https://i.imgur.com/CYNzkiJ.png Provides some Map Editor tools in-game (like Resources Tool) and movable 'Brush Options' toolbar. Available throu...

Forest Brush v1.3

Created by Katalepsis

Lets you create, edit, and save mixed tree brushes. Forest Brush lets you paint realistic and varied forest, grasslands, gardens or just patches of plants with ease and convenience. It features a slick and intuitive interface and extensive customisation op...

Improved Public Transport 2

Created by BloodyPenguin

Also known as IPT2. Provides improved control of public transportation. https://i.imgur.com/CYNzkiJ.png Compatible with More Vehicles, TM:PE, Vehicle Selector! YOU MUST DELETE ANY OTHER VERSIONS OF THIS MOD AND RESTART THE GAME BEFORE USING THIS! This is a...

[ Marked Incompatible ] Loading Screen Mod

Created by thale5

Update May 22, 2021 Support for the new DLCs. Update Oct 31, 2020 Support for the Chinese language. My thanks to @Yuuki for the translation! Update Sep 23, 2019 New Safe Mode loading options. Read here. Update Jul 28, 2019 New feature: Optimize thumbnails ...

Map Editor Tunnels Enabler

Created by BloodyPenguin

Allows to place tunnels in Map Editor https://i.imgur.com/CYNzkiJ.png For some reason CO didn't allow us to place tunnels in Map Editor. Well, this mod fixes that. This mod shouldn't conflict with any of existing mods and it's not required to play maps cre...

More Flags ( + flags replacer )

Created by BloodyPenguin

Adds more flags props and also allows to replace stock flags with any of those flags This mod requires Prefab Hook by @boformer to function properly!. Like stock flags (United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Spain, France) prop, most props this mod provi...

More Network Stuff

Created by BloodyPenguin

https://i.imgur.com/zjZm3kK.png Adds more network stuff to Asset Editor for modders to place. Also allows editing ship and airplane paths ingame and placing regular roads and metro tunnels in MapEditor. Read description carefully before using this mod! IMP...

Move It

Created by Quboid

Move It 2.10.8 Compatible with Cities Skylines 1.18.1 (23rd October Update) New in 2.10.8: - Updated for game version 1.18.1 - Added support for Nyoko's Procedural Objects fix This mod allows you to select, move and align various things. https://i.imgur.co...

[Obsoleted by Net Picker 3.0] Net Picker 2.0

Created by Gabrielium

Net Picker 3.0 has been finished by Quboid, and has been released on his account. Please use it instead!...

Network Extensions 2

Created by sniggledigit

Now Using Harmony 2.2 What's New (v.1.2.2.0) Updated for Hotels & Retreats (v.1.2.1.0) Now compatible with Better Education Toolbar (v1.2.0.0) Updated for compatibility with Plazas & Promenades https://i.imgur.com/a0VrMRr.png Source: https://i.imgur.com/n2...

PLEASE UNSUBSCRIBE (Legacy Network Skins)

Created by boformer

Discontinued. New version at: https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1758376843...

Network Tiling

Created by Ronyx69

Loads custom tiling values for network segment and node textures. The mod is required for people who want to use networks which depend on this mod. Makes it easier for asset creators to texture networks (roads, walls canals etc.) by allowing to control the...

No Radioactive Desert And More!

Created by BloodyPenguin

Brings sanity to ground color and makes trees lush green no matter how much pollution there (Configurable) IT'S A MOD, NOT A THEME! YOU CAN USE IT WITH ANY THEME YOU LIKE In addition to pollution and shoreside colors this mod can disable natural resources ...

NoPillars ( v1.1+ compatible )

Created by BloodyPenguin

https://i.imgur.com/vGVs7xb.png Its name says everything about it This is my fixed and improved version of some danny's excellent NoPillars mod.Original mod seems to be abandoned and I've adopted it. This version of NoPillars is compatible with European Bu...

Parallel Road Tool

Created by S__T

https://i.imgur.com/a0VrMRr.pngParallel Road Toolhelps you easily drawing parallel and stacked networks.Main features are: Limitless parallel/stacked configurations: you can choose any network (not only roads!) and distances (both horizontal and vertical) ...

Plop the Growables

Created by Katalepsis

Allows you to manually plop growable buildings with Find It! and having them remain where you put them. In essence this mod removes the "Demolish me" signal growables normally send to the game when they are not in a zoned area or not in the correct distric...

Ploppable Asphalt +

Created by Ronyx69

Allows using road shaders on props for ploppable asphalt, pavement, cliff, grass, gravel surfaces. Also includes legacy asphalt props, they are outdated but still work fine if you used them before, from now on I recommend using the new set. http://steamcom...

Precision Engineering

Created by Simie

http://i.imgur.com/oLnq6h3.png Precision Engineering augments Cities: Skylines by adding angle snapping, guidelines and additional information to assist you when building roads, train lines, pipes and power lines. http://i.imgur.com/voLHeOi.gif Installatio...

Prefab Hook (Mod Dependency)

Created by boformer

This mod is used as a bridge between different mods (for better compatibility). Using Harmony for redirection. Note: If you are a mod creator, consider using Harmony instead to add prefixes/postfixed to InitializePrefab! This mod was created before the exi...

Prop & Tree Anarchy

Created by BloodyPenguin

Place props & trees wherever you like With this mod enabled you can place props & trees: - under water - on roads - within building's footprint This is useful when placing props with More Beautification mod. I also recommend to use Prop Snapping to snap pr...

Prop Line Tool [PLT] (vAlpha)

Created by Alterran

Prop Line Tool Draw lines of props and trees like how you draw roads! This mod will save you time by placing items one by one for you! Compatible with Campus DLC and Patch Concerning Campus Update I've tested this mod with Campus patch and everything is in...

Prop Precision

Created by SamsamTS

Compatible with Cities Skylines 1.10.0-f3 (Park Life) This mod allows props to be placed much more precisely. This is not a new tool but allows existing tools to place props with a lot more precision. It saves additional data to preserve the precision of t...

Prop Snapping

Created by BloodyPenguin

https://i.imgur.com/vGVs7xb.png Allows to snap props to buildings and elevated roads - just like in asset editor! This mod does the same job as Tree Snapping, but for props. This mod won't break your save games, and can be safely disabled at any time. But ...

Prop it Up! 1.4.4

Created by Judazzz

About this mod Prop it Up! is a mod with a number of features that allow you to access and replace props and trees that are free-standing and embedded in buildings - in real-time. These features can be divided in global and asset-based tools. So, how do I ...

Quay Anarchy

Created by BloodyPenguin

https://i.imgur.com/vGVs7xb.png Allows to place quays and flood walls anywhere. Also fixes 'Height too high' for quays, flood walls, cargo and passenger harbors For those wondering what quay is, word 'Quay' means the same as 'Wharf'. Draggable quays were a...

Random Tree Rotation for Natural Disasters

Created by Judazzz

Hey all, many of you may have noticed that ever since the release of Natural Disasters (C:SL version 1.6) Boformer's Random Tree Rotation mod no longer worked properly: trees disappeared when viewed from certain angles, and textures were flickering wildly....

Relight

Created by Ronyx69

--- UPDATE JULY 2023: This mod is old, Nyoko and algernon made a new mod which includes Relight's features and more called Lumina: https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2983036781 --- Rebalanced and customizable lighting and tonemapping. A...

Remove Decoration Sprites ("Grass" and "Rocks")

Created by Katalepsis

If you are like me and dislike the games "decorative" grass and rock sprites, this mod is for you. With this mod enabled no decoration sprites will be rendered in the game, possibly even saving on some FPS and making the game nicer to look at from first pe...

Roundabout Builder

Created by Strad

This mod automatically builds roundabouts for you. It clears the area of the roads and snaps them onto the roundabout. Network Anarchy is recommended. VERSION RELEASE 1.9.7 Experiencing issues? Reinstall (resubscribe) the mod If you cannot run this mod at ...

Sharp Textures

Created by Ronyx69

This mod makes textures appear sharper by increasing anisotropy and decreasing mipmapping. Settings can be adjusted in real time. Anisotropy makes textures look better at grazing angles. The vanilla anisotropy varies between 0 and 8 for various textures. M...

Show It!

Created by Keallu

Compatible with Cities Skylines 1.17.0-f3 (Hotels & Retreats) This mod shows vital indicators for all zoned buildings - that means residential, industrial, commercial and office buildings. NEW IN 1.11 - Recompiled for Cities Skylines 1.17.0-f3 (Hotels & Re...

Softer Shadows

Created by boformer

One problem of the game is that the shadows on 3D objects are too dark. Of your you can use a LUT to make the shadows brighter, but that will also remove the contrast of all textures. This mod simply brightens the shadows of 3D objects, independent from th...

Surface Painter

Created by BloodyPenguin

Allows to change terrain surface https://i.imgur.com/CYNzkiJ.png Are you tired of endless list of filler assets cluttering your parks panel and exhausting your buildings limit? Then this mod is for you! This is a plugin for my Extra Lanscaping Tools mod th...

Theme Decals

Created by Ronyx69

Adds decals which match the current map theme. 32m/16m versions for grass/cliff/sand/gravel/ruined/oil/ore and 32m/16m corner/16x8m edge versions for pavement. Known issues: If the mod is disabled, it won't work, because it's disabled. If you change graphi...

Topographic Lines Toggle

Created by Komb

Please consider using "Toggle It! by Keallu" instead. Thank you ;) https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1764637396 ==================================== Small mod which lets you manually toggle persistent native topographic lines overlay a...

Transparency LODs Fix

Created by Katalepsis

If you like this mod, please take a moment to rate+, it really helps me stay motivated to continue creating mods for the community. Also, if you're feeling generous, consider making a small donation. Even 10 cents can add up to a lot if more people donate....

Tree LOD Fix

Created by Katalepsis

Increase the quality of Tree LODs Use the options menu to select between 4 Tree Lod Resolutions: Low = Vanilla (512px²) Medium = noticeably better (1024px²) High = great (2048px²) Ultra = totally amazing (4096px²) NOTE: Tree LODs in Cities Skylines are ren...

Ultimate Eyecandy v1.5.2

Created by Judazzz

Hey all, I've been enjoying Cities: Skylines basically since release day, immensely helped by all the awesome stuff the community created. So after so much taking, I figured it was time for a little giving. In real life I'm a web developer (mainly front-en...

Unlimited Trees Mod v1.12

Created by DRen72

UNLIMITED TREES MOD v1.12 https://i.imgur.com/vGVs7xb.png Current code by BloodyPenguin and mod site hosted by DRen72 Latest Code Update: May 24, 2018 (Compatible and tested with v1.12.2 and Campus DLC) This mod unlocks the games limitation of 262,144 tree...

Zen Garden Cherry Blossom Unlocker

Created by BloodyPenguin

Unlocks for placing the Cherry Blossom tree that is bundled with Zen Garden Unlike custom tree assets, it simply makes Cherry Blossom tree that's bundled with vanilla game to be possible to place using Beautification panel. This mod doesn't provide any cus...

Toggle It!

Created by Keallu

Compatible with Cities Skylines 1.17.0-f3 (Hotels & Retreats) This mod allows to toggle different visual elements in the game. NEW IN 1.23 - Recompiled for Cities Skylines 1.17.0-f3 (Hotels & Retreats). NEW IN 1.22 - Fixed issue with Dark Info Views making...

Rebuild It!

Created by Keallu

Compatible with Cities Skylines 1.17.0-f3 (Hotels & Retreats) This mod allows to automate the rebuilding of buildings. NEW IN 1.11 Recompiled for Cities Skylines 1.17.0-f3 (Hotels & Retreats). NEW IN 1.10 Recompiled for Cities Skylines 1.16.1-f2 (Hubs & Tr...