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City Island 3: Building Sim

City Island 3: Building Sim

Build your own city!

3.1K ratings
301 reviews
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๐Ÿ•น Simulation
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 28, 2015
  • April 3, 2026

Features

Developer

Sparkling Society Games B.V.
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๐Ÿงพ$2.99 - $14.99
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About

Build and manage your own cities across a tropical archipelago. Start with a single house and expand to a bustling metropolis, balancing citizen happiness, jobs, and resources. Decorate your islands with hundreds of items and unlock new buildings and transport options.

โœ“Build and decorate islands
โœ“Manage city resources
โœ“Unlock new buildings
โœ“Complete quests and earn rewards
โœ“Expand to a metropolis
โœ“Offline play
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of City Island 3. Based on 3.1K reviews and a 4.5/5 average, it highlights the 4 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this game.

Positive things

  • ๐Ÿ‘Fun and addictive gameplay
  • ๐Ÿš€Easy to use and intuitive
  • ๐ŸŽจGreat graphics and visuals
  • โฑ๏ธRelaxing way to pass time

Negative things

  • ๐Ÿ’ฐExpensive in-app purchases
  • ๐Ÿ”Lack of clear instructions
  • ๐Ÿ”งBugs and technical issues
  • ๐Ÿ”Repetitive gameplay and content
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What's New in City Island 3

3.9.0

April 3, 2026

Bug fixes and performance improvements

11

In-App Purchases

$2.99

25 Gold

25 in-game gold

User reviews

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I have had enough

This game does ads ten times per minute so I have had enough
Hellomynameis67Hellomynameis67

New Updates

The new update to the game deleted my previous build. Not only that, but this new update is draining battery at an astronomical rate.
@jWeez08@jWeez08

No more

Have not been able to level for a week now. Can make gold unless we watch commercials. It may be to delete and move on.
Maddog 6666Maddog 6666

Top much ads !

Il could be fun but there is too much stupid ads and when you are about to get some gold bar it freez you with a White page !! Desapointing !!
GodbrookGodbrook

Game big bug

Love to place all the town items. Easy to make more money. Long suffering videos to watch butโ€ฆโ€ฆ.then screen goes white red X does not return back to screen. States game overload and you can fix it. Well no you cannot. Not happy with the white screen. Only goes away for a long time. I just have to stop playing at that point. The game at that time stops. Not fun.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Crashes and freezes

Bug

Issues with video ads not working

Bug

Disappearing buildings and lost progress

Bug

Difficulty unlocking new islands

Bug
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Requested Features

4 requests

More building and customization options

Feature

Ability to rotate and zoom the camera

Feature

Faster progression and less grind

Feature

Better rewards and incentives

Feature

FAQ

What is City Island 3: Building Sim?

City Island 3: Building Sim is a free-to-play city-building simulation game where you develop your own cities across a tropical archipelago. You start with basic construction and expand to create villages, cities, and even metropolises.

What are the key features of this city builder game?

Key features include building and decorating over 300 unique items on your islands, managing citizen happiness and jobs, collecting profit from commercial buildings, unlocking new buildings and transport, and completing quests for rewards. The game also supports offline play.

Is City Island 3: Building Sim free to play?

Yes, the game is free to play. However, it does offer in-app purchases for optional items and features, and it also includes advertisements.

What devices is City Island 3: Building Sim compatible with?

The game is designed for easy gameplay and includes tablet support, indicating compatibility with a range of mobile devices, including Android tablets and smartphones.

What are some common use cases for this app?

Players use this app to experience the satisfaction of building and managing their own virtual cities, designing unique island landscapes, and progressing through challenges to unlock new content. It's ideal for those who enjoy strategic planning and creative design in a simulation environment.