Quetzi vs Close Cities
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Quetzi
This game reimagines a classic arcade experience with a blend of ancient mythology and striking artwork. Guide the Feathered Serpent through vibrant worlds, overcoming challenges and defeating deities.
- Classic arcade gameplay reinvented
- Teotihuacan mythology theme
- Stunning artwork by Raul Urias
- 18 challenging levels
- Defeat mighty gods
- Free to play option
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What would happen if the game of the Snake was mixed with the legend of Quetzalcoatl? Well, that is QUETZI. Quetzi is the remake of a classic game mixed with millenary mythology and stunning art. Based on the Teotihuacan imagery, Quetzi will challenge you to complete the body of the Feathered Serpent through different worlds, sorting all kinds of obstacles and defeating mighty gods. - The Feathered Serpent seeks revenge: Help Quetzi return to his place in the Teotihuacan Burial. - The reinvention of an arcade classic: A game mode known by millions that adds new dynamics, obstacles and deities to defeat throughout 18 levels. - Outstanding art and visual identity: From the hand of renowned Mexican artist Raul Urias; Quetzi is inspired by Teotihuacan mythology to create a visually stunning game. - A free game, but also available for purchase: You can choose to play for free or make a one-time payment to play Quetzi with no ads, and enjoy your adventure to the fullest without interruptions from start to finish.
Close Cities
Build beautiful cities on diverse worlds by solving unique puzzles. This relaxing game guides you through 160 levels with a simple tap or drag interface, requiring no architectural knowledge. Conquer each world's challenges and travel through time with its calming soundtrack.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Quetzi at none against Close Cities's shown. Quetzi also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (84% vs 69%). Close Cities's advantage is ratings volume (356 vs 34). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Quetzi sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Close Cities sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Quetzi against 4.8 for Close Cities. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Close Cities has 356 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Quetzi's written reviews are positive against 69% of Close Cities's.
Quetzi ships an update weekly, Close Cities every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Quetzi | Close Cities |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (34 ratings) | 4.8 (356 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 84.0% of reviews — better | 69.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 34 | 356 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 269 MB | 158 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Capital Digital SAPI de CV | Juan Manuel Altamirano Argudo |
Customer experience
Quetzi
Close Cities
In-app purchases
Quetzi
- Ad Sacrifice$0.99
Close Cities
- Hints - Small Pack$0.99
- Hints - Medium Pack$2.99
- Remove Ads + Hints$2.99
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- Hints - Big Pack$5.99








