# Craft Builder: City Puzzle — Tile puzzle: build your town

> Swipe-based puzzle game to build a city with blocks. (iPhone/iPad app by Thang Vu.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/craft-builder-city-puzzle/id1431854685 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Thang Vu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1269408753)
- Category: Games, Casual, Puzzle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 71 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-09-06
- Data updated: 2026-09-26
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/craft-builder-city-puzzle/id1431854685/reviews.md

## What is Craft Builder?

Swipe. Merge. Watch a city rise.

Craft Builder turns the classic merge puzzle into a city you build one block at a time. Slide the board, bring two matching buildings together, and they fuse into something bigger - each merge trades two small structures for one larger piece of your skyline.

HOW IT PLAYS
- Swipe up, down, left or right to slide every building on the 4x4 board
- Two identical buildings that meet merge into the next one up
- Ten tiers of architecture to discover, from the first small house to the landmark that crowns your city
- Run out of room and the round ends, so plan your corners and keep the board open

WHY YOU WILL KEEP PLAYING
- One-thumb controls. No tutorial, no timer, no pressure - just one more swipe
- Made a mistake? Undo takes the board back a step and saves a run you thought was lost
- Game Center leaderboards put your best score next to everyone else's
- Plays fully offline, so it works on a plane, a train, or anywhere with no signal
- Short rounds that fit a coffee break, and a high score that keeps pulling you back

Craft Builder is free to play. If you enjoy it, you can pick up undo packs or remove ads with a one-time purchase.

Swipe your first block and see how far your skyline goes.

## Key features

- Swipe to play gameplay
- Build a city with blocks
- Unlock modern buildings
- Score-based progression
- Inspired by 2048 mechanics

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/craft-builder-city-puzzle/id1431854685/reviews.md

### 5/5 — How is this game so good I only could make a night a better game than this

*2023-06-24*

I love this game it’s just so peaceful to but one more thing it kicks me out when I try to go in ding Ding DING

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2022-08-01*

I’m asian so i like the buildings because in a geographical boi

### 3/5 — Frustrated with lag, undos, and continues

*2019-08-25*

I was excited to see a new 2048 game on my App Store. I am an avid 2048 player, and was looking for a new spin on the game. This game was not all that different (as I had expected) but was still fun. However, as the board is 3-D, it is difficult sometimes to slide the pieces in the correct direction. Additionally, sometimes the game will lag and not move for a few seconds. 

The other annoying thing about this game is that it gives you the option to do “undos” where you can take back moves, as well as offering you a chance to watch a video to keep playing when you die. This runs completely in the opposite direction of a good 2048 game, where you have to plan out your moves carefully and think ahead. 

Lastly, this game has cool towers as you level up, but after 1024, the towers do not change at all, it stays as the mountain. It would be cool if there was more after that, but it’s cool how it is. 

In conclusion, if you purchase this game, and are good at it, be prepared to play it a few times, and get annoyed with the laggy movement, and if you are like me, the indignance at second chances at undos. This is a fun game, and could be really cool, it just needs some work.

**Developer response:** Thank you very much for trying our game.
We've updated to fix the issues you mention. Please feel free to try again.

### 5/5 — Played it for awhile

*2019-02-28*

Definitely one of those games that keeps you engaged. You could just go swipe crazy or try to delve into strategy more. A fun version of 2048. Recommended for sure.

### 5/5 — Cool

*2019-01-25*

Very innovative idea to play classic 2048 game with buildings. Perfect for every fan of 2048 game

### 5/5 — Interested game

*2018-10-06*

New graphic version of 2048. I love the graphics, such nice buildings from Japan. Fun to play

### 5/5 — Creative take on old favourite

*2018-09-28*

The new skin is gorgeous. It rekindled my interest in this type of game.

### 5/5 — A very interesting game

*2018-09-09*

I like the concept with buildings. Sometime it lags but overall it is cool!!! It would be great if it had some bonus merging. Sometimes I see that it would be hard to merge certain buildings on the board and I would like to have a feature to merge them for points or something like that

## Frequently asked questions about Craft Builder

### What is Craft Builder?

Craft Builder is a free puzzle game inspired by the 2048 mechanics. Players swipe to combine building blocks and construct a city, unlocking more modern structures as their score increases.

### How do you play Craft Builder?

Gameplay involves swiping on the screen to move and merge building blocks. Each merge contributes to your score, which in turn allows you to build more advanced city elements.

### Is Craft Builder free to play?

Yes, Craft Builder is available for free on the App Store. It does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What devices support Craft Builder?

Craft Builder is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users.

### What is the age rating for Craft Builder?

The game has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young children and families.

### When was Craft Builder last updated?

Craft Builder was last updated on September 6, 2018, with version 1.0. The initial release date was also September 6, 2018.

### What is the user rating for Craft Builder?

Craft Builder has a user rating of 4.4 stars based on 10 ratings. This indicates a generally positive reception from its players.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2026-09-24

- A brand-new splash screen built around the landmark city art
- Undo packs now purchase properly - the 5, 15 and 50 undo bundles all work as expected
- The leaderboard button now connects straight to Game Center
- Rebuilt on a newer engine for better stability and performance on recent devices
- Assorted fixes and polish throughout

Thanks for playing! Ideas or problems? Reach us through the support link.

### 1.0 — 2018-09-06

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

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