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SimCity BuildIt

SimCity BuildIt

Build your extraordinary city.

85K ratings
10141 reviews
With Ads#60 in top-grossing Simulation
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 17, 2014
  • August 11, 2026

Developer

Electronic Arts
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Design and build a bustling city metropolis, managing resources, citizen happiness, and urban challenges like traffic and pollution. Trade with other players, compete in city wars, and unlock unique landmarks and regional styles to create your dream city.

✓Design and build city metropolis
✓Manage citizen happiness and services
✓Solve urban challenges like traffic
✓Trade with other players
✓Compete in Club Wars and contests
✓Unlock landmarks and regional styles
✓Build and customize train networks
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of SimCity BuildIt. Based on 85K reviews and a 4.1/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this game.

Positive things

  • 🌟Great game
  • 🌇Beautiful graphics
  • 🕹️Enjoyable gameplay
  • 🤝Supportive club community
  • 🕰️Relaxing and not too demanding

Negative things

  • 💰Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🕰️Slow progression without paying
  • 🔍Difficult to find needed items
  • 🤖Aggressive monetization tactics
  • 🤯Frustrating club war mechanics
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What's New in SimCity BuildIt

1.81.1

August 11, 2026

Experience your city in a new light and embark on an adventure worthy of Homer’s Odyssey with SimCity BuildIt's Greek Islands Season! - Use the Meteorology Center to enjoy your city in your favorite lighting! - Progress on the Mayor's Pass to unlock magnificent landmarks. - Surround them with elegant Cycladic Homes. - Craft authentic Greek Items for a limited time. - Get breathtaking attractions like the Red Beach. - Upgrade the Knossos Palace to restore its legendary beauty!

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In-App Purchases

$4.99

Pocketful of SimCash

Pocketful of SimCash

Charts

Top Grossing

📈 60+6

Simulation games

This game rose +6 positions in Simulation games chart.

Last updated on August 29, 2026.

Top Free

📈 75+4

Strategy games

This game rose +4 positions in Strategy games chart.

Last updated on August 29, 2026.

Top Grossing

📈 82+5

Strategy games

This game rose +5 positions in Strategy games chart.

Last updated on August 29, 2026.

Top Free

📈 148+1

Simulation games

This game rose +1 position in Simulation games chart.

Last updated on August 29, 2026.

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User reviews

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FasalaldferrFasalaldferr

Entertaining games but…

This games will keep you entertained, but will encourage you to spend money, as the progress without paying is very limited.
Rob2342Rob2342

Luna Vista

The game routinely freezes up! Constantly Forced to shut off and reboot! Try to report the issue and I get dropped in seconds from the “help” section?! That’s help? I believe I’m being punished for not paying to play! Frustrating they’d treat players this way!
Chicken Fried Steak Lover!Chicken Fried Steak Lover!

Ruined game by changing it.

Was a great past time. Spent money here. Now, what once were 5 great cities, are now all dead. I pay to upgrade, only to find it isn’t enough now and I need to destroy population, to make room for more services. This game now sucks rocks. All my semolians are gone. And my cities are still destroyed. Whoever did the SERVICE UPGRADE, FIND THEM! FIRE THEM!

Game still lags, but can play on my iPad now.
Took long enough!
Think people….
If you can’t play….
 You can’t pay!
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Frostbite Falls Min.Frostbite Falls Min.

best game in 2026

make the game better.
Mr. Gary StewartMr. Gary Stewart
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Cars phasing through trains

Bug

Inconsistent traffic patterns

Bug

Disappearing delivery trucks

Bug

Frequent crashes and connection issues

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Add city layout editor

Feature

Allow raising/lowering train tracks

Feature

Improve free-to-play experience

Feature

Introduce search function for trade depot

Feature

Add option to disable construction bubbles

Feature

FAQ

What is SimCity BuildIt?

SimCity BuildIt is a city-building and simulation game where you act as Mayor to design and create your own bustling city metropolis. You'll make strategic decisions about placing buildings, managing resources, and keeping your citizens happy while expanding your city's skyline.

What are the key features of SimCity BuildIt?

Key features include designing and building your city with various structures, managing services like power and police, solving urban challenges such as traffic and pollution, trading with other players, competing in Club Wars and the Contest of Mayors, and unlocking unique landmarks and regional architectural styles.

Is SimCity BuildIt free to play?

The game is free to download and play, but it does include optional in-game purchases of virtual currency. This currency can be used to acquire virtual in-game items, including a random selection of items, to help with building and progression.

What platforms is SimCity BuildIt available on?

While the provided data doesn't specify platforms, city-building simulation games like this are typically available on both iOS and Android mobile devices. Users can usually find it on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

How do I compete with other players in SimCity BuildIt?

You can compete with other players by joining a Mayor's Club to trade supplies and discuss strategies. Additionally, you can engage in Club Wars to defend your city or attack others, and participate in the Contest of Mayors by completing weekly challenges to climb the League ranks.