# Topia World Builder > God-like simulation game for creating and managing dynamic, living worlds. (iPhone/iPad app by Crescent Moon Games LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topia-world-builder/id534282109 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Crescent Moon Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/370521012) - Category: Games, Education, Family, Simulation - Price: $1.99 - Rating: 3.60/5 from 236 App Store ratings · 388 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 5.1.1 · 57 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2012-10-11 - Data updated: 2026-08-31 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topia-world-builder/id534282109/reviews.md ## What is Topia World Builder? From the Award Winning Studio Crescent Moon Games and Glenn Corpes, one of the creators of the original Populous series of games, comes TOPIA WORLD BUILDER, a unique world building sim, tailored for iOS devices. Topia World Builder is a world creation simulation. You become god and shape the land as you choose, by the use of touch controls. Swipe your finger to create mountains, valleys, rivers, and oceans. Watch trees grow, spawn thousands of animals - and watch them live and die on the planet of your creation! Features: -Create Mountains -Create Valleys -Create Rivers -Create Oceans -Spawn various animal types -Build enormous herds of animals -Watch predators attack other animals -Save your worlds so you can edit them later -Change the color of land, water, sky -Play in both landscape and portrait modes ## Key features - Create mountains, valleys, rivers, and oceans - Spawn and manage large animal herds - Observe animal interactions and ecosystems - Save and edit worlds - Customize land, water, and sky colors - Supports landscape and portrait modes ## What do users think of Topia World Builder? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 🚀 Smooth and responsive - 👍 Beautiful graphics - 🌳 Relaxing sandbox experience **Cons** - 🐛 Unbalanced animal populations - 🔍 Lack of content and features - 💤 Gets boring quickly **Commonly reported bugs** - Birds getting stuck over the ocean - Land animals drowning in water - Inconsistent controls and UI **Most requested features** - Add humans and civilization building - Introduce natural disasters and weather effects - Expand animal and plant diversity - Improve ecosystem balance and predator-prey dynamics - Implement saving and loading of created worlds ## Recent user reviews (10 of 388) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topia-world-builder/id534282109/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Please update!! *2025-09-23, version 1.6.1* Please update the app and continue working on it! This app was so cool and I’d love to see it continue ### 4/5 — Interesting Demo *2022-05-26, version 1.6.1* Idk how many people actually still play this or will ever see this review but Apple is probably gonna remove this within the next few months cause of its App Store clean up plan so if this *does* look interesting to anyone then it’s notable that a similar game is actually being developed by the Solar Smash Dev. Just to get it out there for the 5 people that’ll read this. K bye lol ### 4/5 — Closest game to populous I could find *2022-03-19, version 1.6.1* I really like the game it would’ve been nice to be able to play before I bought it not that I regret my purchase however will there be any future additions such as either PVP or because the sandbox gets a bit boring after awhile maybe another type of gameplay such as PVP / PVE / natural disasters or perhaps even humans settlement,The engine that the game is designed on is nice and smooth and workable I believe with additions such as I mentioned above it could be a really awesome game that would appeal to a lot of different gamers ### 4/5 — Dang *2021-09-28, version 1.6.1* They promise to add humans, and then the game is fully abandoned. Dang, what a way to go ### 4/5 — A relaxing, yet lacking experience *2020-09-21, version 1.6.1* Been playing this game for a while now, it still holds true to itself even years later. Such a fun, thrilling little experience. The game really should be updated though, it has a lot of open and loose ends to tie that could really make the experience a whole lot more amped up. That aside, it’s a ton of fun. Taught me a lot about how to construct abstract and natural looking environments. Simple yet visually appealing. Very beautiful and smooth day and night cycles. The UI is easy to navigate and world building is simplified well enough. I’d say it’s overall flaw would be that it’s lacking. It’s really just a first hand experience at shaping lands, nothing more. I still wish for the day this game gets major changes. It’s a nice thing to play around with when you’re bored. Great game! So much fun even years after it’s release. ### 2/5 — Nice concept, but barely anything to do. *2020-08-23, version 1.6.1* I played this for about five minutes. After that, I’d done literally everything the game had to offer. Needs more to do. ### 4/5 — Good, but... *2020-08-18, version 1.6.1* I enjoy this game, and I’m willing to be patient with updates. If I were to suggest anything it would be the ability to create roads, or defined pathways. Having humans in the game would be nice, as well as the ability to change the weather. 4/5 only because this feels somewhat unfinished, I think the game should include more to do. For what it’s worth, it’s a satisfying game to play. ### 5/5 — I support Topia with 5 deserving stars-- *2020-07-31, version 1.6.1* The more support this game gets from the players, the better updates we will have in the future. I have been waiting for this title to be released and I'm so glad to own it on my iPhone! I am very pleased with the look and feel of the game. The controls are simple enough, you don't really need much of a Tutorial to get started (although I'm glad it was there to follow). Any Strategy, RPG or Achievement features in future updates will absolutely have continued support from me. This title sets itself apart from all other games released in the App Store. Great work, Crescent Moon and Glenn Corpes! [EDIT] Crescent & Corpes, Just take a step back to previous releases (such as Topia World Builder) and polish them off a tad bit more ;) Topia is analogous to an unfinished sculpture that shouldn’t take too much effort to polish, but it would be great if the imbalances everyone is mentioning are tweaked. Put your mind to it and create a balance between all ecology. Do that, and players can REALLY create their world and watch it thrive. [ADDENDUM] I’m so happy to see another update on this game. Starting it up right after the update finishes (!) Let’s see how the changes and updates play... ### 3/5 — Humans *2020-06-25, version 1.6.1* Pls add humans it would give so much more to the game if civilisations could grow ### 5/5 — Great but...... *2020-05-23, version 1.6.1* I think this is a great game but the only problem. I can’t figure out how to change the time? Help please. Ok so I figured it out (half a year later) and I still love this game. I have one question. WHY DID YOU ABANDON IT? IT HAS GREAT POTENTIAL THAT YOU CAN STILL USE?!? It seems like you do this with all you’re games. I bet you aren’t even ever going to read this. Probably. And if you are, check how long ago it was written. The game it’s self is great, but please more updates. This is the game I have always wanted, perfect for me, honestly I think there should be more games like this. Update please. ## Frequently asked questions about Topia World Builder ### What is Topia World Builder? Topia World Builder is a unique world creation simulation game designed for iOS devices. It allows players to act as a god, shaping the land, growing forests, and populating their world with animals. ### What are the main features of Topia World Builder? Key features include the ability to create mountains, valleys, rivers, and oceans, spawn and manage large herds of various animal types, and observe their interactions. Players can also save and edit their worlds, change the colors of the environment, and play in both landscape and portrait modes. ### How much does Topia World Builder cost? The application is a paid app. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided data. ### What devices is Topia World Builder compatible with? The game is tailored for iOS devices. It supports both landscape and portrait orientations, offering flexibility in how you play. ### What are some common use cases for Topia World Builder? Players can use the app to design intricate landscapes, create diverse ecosystems, and observe the dynamics of animal populations. It's ideal for those who enjoy creative sandbox experiences and god-like simulation gameplay. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.6.1 — 2014-09-30 This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. Native support for iPhone6 and iPhone6 pus screen resolutions New in 1.6 Herbivores can outnumber and kill a carnivore. Poips now eat trees. Shoals of fish. Amphibious Broncodiles. '3D' gyro driven view motion. Day/Night cycle. 64 bit CPU support (saves power on new devices) bugfixes: Land creatures are less likely to wander into the sea. Birds don't get stuck and interact with the Landscape. +many small fixes. ### 1.6 — 2014-08-28 Herbivores can outnumber and kill a carnivore. Poips now eat trees. Shoals of fish. Amphibious Broncodiles. '3D' gyro driven view motion. Day/Night cycle. 64 bit CPU support (saves power on new devices) bugfixes: Land creatures are less likely to wander into the sea. Birds don't get stuck and interact with the Landscape. +many small fixes. ### 1.5 — 2013-09-18 iOS7 support ### 1.4 — 2013-06-23 Minor Bugfixes ### 1.3 — 2013-05-13 iTunes file sharing Bug fixes Optimizations ## Apps similar to Topia World Builder | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Eden - World Builder](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eden-world-builder/id405743220) | 4.2 (2,084) | $1.99 | Games | | [Home Run High](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-run-high/id1232097854) | 4.3 (85) | $4.99 | Games | | [Juno: New Origins Complete Ed.](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/juno-new-origins-complete-ed/id1294032921) | 4.4 (1,201) | $6.99 | Games | | [Shiny Ski Resort](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiny-ski-resort/id1223392043) | 4.6 (51) | $4.99 | Games | | [Water 2050](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-2050/id6445988041) | 4.5 (11) | Free | Games | | [KittyZ: Cat Simulator, ride](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kittyz-cat-simulator-ride/id1222399904) | 3.0 (11) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Crescent Moon Games LLC - [Deadlock: Online](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deadlock-online/id439931031) - [Razor: Salvation](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/razor-salvation/id528471609) - [Ravensword: Shadowlands](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ravensword-shadowlands/id566839331) - [Dig!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig/id626192197) - [Mines of Mars](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mines-of-mars/id670407610) All apps by Crescent Moon Games LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/370521012 ## Related topics [topia world builder](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/topia-world-builder) · [create world simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/create-world-simulator) · [sim world](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/sim-world) · [topia](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/topia) · [create world games](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/create-world-games) · [topia world](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/topia-world) · [world box god simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/world-box-god-simulator) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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