# Close Cities — cities + kings + puzzles

> Relaxing city-building puzzle game with 160 levels across different worlds. (iPhone/iPad app by Juan Manuel Altamirano Argudo.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/close-cities/id6475958084 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Juan Manuel Altamirano Argudo](https://appshunter.io/developer/391953849)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Family, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 329 App Store ratings · 35 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 158 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish
- Released: 2024-02-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/close-cities/id6475958084/reviews.md

## What is Close Cities?

Close Cities is a relaxing puzzle game in which you will have to build cities in different worlds over time. Find a road and start there. Solve all 160 levels and become a Close Cities legend!

UNIQUE PUZZLES
You will start each level with an empty map that you will have to fill with beautiful cities. Choose the right road, choose the area and tap or drag with your fingers!

DOES NOT REQUIRE KNOWLEDGE OF ARCHITECTURE
Close Cities offers a fun experience even if you don't know the difference between a square and a bevel. The game's tutorial will show you everything you need to know at a relaxed pace.

CONQUER ITS 160 LEVELS
Each world has its king and 16 levels that you must solve to build his empire.

TRAVEL THROUGH TIME
During the course of the game you will discover different worlds over time with relaxed music to let you go.

## Key features

- Build cities on empty maps
- Solve 160 unique puzzle levels
- Intuitive tap and drag controls
- No architectural knowledge needed
- Travel through different worlds
- Relaxing music and pace

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hints - Medium Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hints - Small Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hints - Big Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads + Hints | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 35)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/close-cities/id6475958084/reviews.md

### 5/5 — fun yet challenging

*2026-04-05, version 2.2*

Just the right amount of difficulty where it’s a challenge but still fun to work through

### 2/5 — Amazing game, Killed by AD

*2026-01-20, version 2.1*

I’m not usually a big reviewer but will give a good rating if deserved, and I would consider changing this as well if this was improved upon

But when a puzzle takes only 30-60 seconds sometimes in the start of the game and you guys are running an ad after every single stage I’m watching ads as much as I’m playing the game. I would have actually just bought the game had you guys not tried to force my hand by shoving ads down my throat every stage when I’m only 12 stages into the game and barely even got to try it for more than 10 minutes. I’m sorry, excellent game but disappointing experience overall

### 5/5 — Добавьте русский язык

*2025-11-12, version 2.1*

Игра хорошая, но правила игры не очень понятны из-за отсутствия русского языка

### 5/5 — One of the best puzzle games I’ve ever played

*2025-04-30, version 2.1*

I love this game. It’s so easy to get started and there’s so many puzzles. I would’ve paid double what I paid tbh. Getting close to finishing the first campaign and starting on the Empires mode and I can’t wait!!

### 1/5 — nope

*2025-04-06, version 2.0*

the game is a rolling advertisement.

it takes 5 seconds to complete a level, and you're forced to watch a 30-60 second advert. it's not even a game at this point, it's one of the minigames you play inside the mobile game advertisements.

0/100 would be generous.

### 5/5 — Wow

*2024-11-18, version 2.0*

Big W

### 5/5 — More Levels Please!!!

*2024-07-29, version 1.0.5*

I love puzzle games so when I saw this game had a pretty good rating I decided why not and got it. I completed the game in a day and I wish I had not. The art style is adorable and the colors are very pleasing to the eye. Each puzzle was unique and I was stumped on a few for a long time. Great game and I look forward to more!

### 2/5 — Cute, Boring, Unchallenging, Adware

*2024-07-07, version 1.0.5*

Cute concept, but very easy and very repetitive.  Blew through the first four levels (62 puzzles), as fast as the ads would let me, while distracted by sports on tv.  There is no game evolution and the levels never get any harder.  Boring, unchallenging.  Delete.

### 5/5 — More please!

*2024-06-22, version 1.0.5*

This game is surprisingly good. The art style is perfect and so are the sound effects. Can't wait for more!

### 2/5 — Fun but too many ads

*2024-06-16, version 1.0.5*

Ads after every single level

## Frequently asked questions about Close Cities

### What is Close Cities?

Close Cities is a relaxing puzzle game where players build cities on various worlds. The objective is to fill an empty map by solving puzzles, with 160 levels to conquer across different themed worlds.

### How do you play Close Cities?

You play by starting on an empty map, choosing the right road, and then tapping or dragging your fingers to build your city. The game offers a relaxed pace and a tutorial to guide you through the mechanics.

### Does Close Cities require any special knowledge?

No, Close Cities does not require any knowledge of architecture. The game is designed to be accessible to everyone, with a tutorial that explains everything you need to know at a relaxed pace.

### How many levels are there in Close Cities?

There are a total of 160 levels in Close Cities. These levels are divided across different worlds, with each world featuring its own king and 16 levels to solve.

### What kind of experience does Close Cities offer?

Close Cities offers a relaxing and engaging puzzle experience. It features unique puzzles, a journey through different worlds over time, and relaxed music to enhance the calming atmosphere.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2 — 2026-03-01

Performance improvements and minor fixes

### 2.1 — 2025-04-22

Performance improvements and minor fixes
Fixed an issue related to advertising

### 2.0 — 2024-10-19

- New Empires mode
- Adds 320 new levels
- Other improvements

### 1.2.2 — 2024-09-20

- Improved tutorial
- Added a pause at the end of each level
- Added a button to restart the level
- Fixed an issue that paused the music

### 1.2.1 — 2024-09-17

- Improved tutorial
- Added a pause at the end of each level
- Added a button to restart the level
- Fixed an issue that paused the music

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