What’s the most important dlc's to have?

[Mesmerrow]

It's obvious at this point that you’re not meant to purchase every single dlc this game has to offer, that's why I am asking for myself and for future refence for other people considering which dlc to go for.
My question is simple, which dlc'(s) would the Cities: Skylines community recommend and optionally why?

Thanks in advance.

[MarkJohnson]

It really depends on you play the game. Try making a couple of cities and seeing how things go, then look at the DLC to see what you want to add.

After dark focuses on tourism, Industries DLC focus on ploppable industry buildings, ParkLife focuses on tourism, Mass Transit offers more transportation options, and Airports DLC on large airports.

You just need to play and see wjat you think you'd like to add to the city.

FYI, the Steam workshop can add a lot to the game as well, without any cost, other the time it takes to manage the workshop.

[Free1]

Originally posted by Mesmerrow:

It's obvious at this point that you’re not meant to purchase every single dlc this game has to offer, that's why I am asking for myself and for future refence for other people considering which dlc to go for.
My question is simple, which dlc'(s) would the Cities: Skylines community recommend and optionally why?

I second MarkJohnson's advice. Experiment with starting a couple of cities (your first few may fail financially if you play without cheats), then watch some Youtube DLC reviews. The base game will present some challenges that are best overcome before adding DLCs.

I absolutely enjoy what Industries and Parklife add to the dynamics. They both contain ploppable assets that help to generate alot of money. Industries also will make you an expert or break you with the extra traffic influence. After that it would be Mass Transit for the additional transportation and road assets. Green Cities offers different residential and commercial assets, they generate less waste, consume less water and the commercial is quieter.

[Tsubame ⭐]

Depends on what you like. Play the game and see what do you want more out of it.

I personally prefer Snowfall and Mass Transit for the transit options, for example.

[ROE]

Absolute musts? I would have to say mass transit and industries. Maybe park life.

After dark, park life, and campus adds to the quality of life.

Haven't tried sunset harbor, snowfall, or green cities.