233+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed
With an average user rating of 4.5★, the city building ancient category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 233+ apps and games we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | 4.7★ (1.4K) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 2 |  | Free | 3.4★ (474) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 3 |  | $3.99 | 4.3★ (3) | No | No | Aug 2026 |
| 4 |  | Free | 4.9★ (4.1K) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 5 |  | Free | 4.6★ (2K) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 6 |  | Free | 4.7★ (3.3K) | No | No | Aug 2026 |
| 7 |  | Free | 4.5★ (3.1K) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 8 |  | Free | 4.3★ (5K) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 |
Build and manage your own ancient empire. Develop cities, extract resources, forge unique cultures, and engage in trade and diplomacy with other civilizations. Create magnificent structures and expand your territory to become a legendary ruler.
Build and manage an ancient city, growing a small village into a thriving empire. Explore diverse civilizations like Egypt, Persia, Greece, and China, constructing wonders and developing your domain.
Construct and manage an idyllic ancient Roman city, providing services to happy residents. Earn money, fame, and honor through a comprehensive campaign or custom scenarios. Enjoy a classic time management simulation with trophies and awards.
Design and build your dream city without timers or energy bars. Construct residential, commercial, and industrial zones, manage resources, and create a unique skyline with landmarks and over 2,000 buildings. Play offline or online.
Collaborate with up to 40 players to build, trade, and expand a shared city. Design unique structures, manage resources, and engage in market trading to grow your collective cityscape. Participate in mayoral elections to influence city-wide decisions in this ad-free, relaxing simulation.
Build your dream city, manage its policies, and live the life of a mayor. Explore your creation as your avatar, adopt pets, fly planes, and engage in various city activities and challenges.
Build and manage your own cities across a tropical archipelago. Start with a single house and expand to a bustling metropolis, balancing citizen happiness, jobs, and resources. Decorate your islands with hundreds of items and unlock new buildings and transport options.
Design and manage your dream city by constructing various buildings, setting up transportation, and ensuring citizen happiness. Expand your metropolis with unique landmarks and complete quests to earn rewards. Play offline or online.
Design and build your dream city without any waiting times. Construct various buildings, manage resources, and create a unique skyline with over 2,000 landmarks. Play offline or online with optional in-game purchases.
Construct a Roman city from its foundations and expand it into a vast empire. Experience the growth of your civilization from a small settlement to a dominant force.
Develop a small town into a bustling metropolis in this idle city-building simulation. Earn profits, invest in upgrades, and unlock new buildings and vehicles to expand your urban landscape. Customize your city with famous landmarks.
Become a mayor and build your dream city from the ground up. Construct essential facilities, manage production lines, and engage in foreign trade to grow your metropolis. Explore a rich storyline, unlock new buildings, and visit neighbors to share your creations.
Engage in three unique city simulation experiences: govern an ancient Roman province, manage a modern metropolis with zoning and infrastructure, or build a sprawling 20th-century transport network. Each mode offers distinct challenges and objectives for aspiring city builders.
Design and build futuristic cities with a focus on innovative transportation. Optimize traffic flow and implement eco-friendly transit options. Create vibrant, functional, and sustainable urban landscapes.
Design and build a medieval fantasy kingdom in this free-to-play city-building game. Shape your realm from the ground up with a vast array of buildings and strategic placement. Enjoy a casual, stress-free experience with no resource gathering or wait times.
Design and expand your own city from a small village to a bustling metropolis across exotic islands. Unlock hundreds of unique buildings, manage resources, and keep your citizens happy in this offline casual simulation game.
Build a futuristic metropolis on an alien planet in this relaxing city-building simulation. With over 950 building options, you can terraform landscapes, manage resources, and ensure your citizens thrive. Enjoy a sandbox experience with in-depth analytics and achievements, playable offline and across devices.
Develop your dream city on a private island. Manage your real estate business, earn cash, and expand your empire. This offline city builder offers an idle tycoon and clicker experience with intuitive gameplay and challenging tasks.
Build a sci-fi utopia on a new planet as the first Grand Architect. Manage resources, expand your city with futuristic buildings, and uncover ancient secrets and threats in this story-driven idle builder.
Become a mayor and construct your own thriving metropolis. Design residential, commercial, and industrial areas, add recreational spaces, and manage challenges like crime and disasters to see your city flourish.