Buy it if you like
- Audio: 27 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 23 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Gameplay: 22 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Crashes: 14 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Linux compatibility: 10 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 788 player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
50% of themes are praise25% are divided25% are complaints
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
27 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The game’s iconic soundtrack, composed by Jerry Martin, is a soothing blend of jazz, ambient, and orchestral pieces that perfectly complement the city’s rhythms.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
23 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The game’s isometric 2D visuals remain timeless in their clarity and detail, presenting cities that feel vibrant and alive even within the constraints of their era.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
22 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts, the game builds upon the solid foundation of its predecessor, SimCity 3000, while expanding its features, aesthetic variety, and customization options to a remarkable degree.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
10 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Lots of mechanics to learn that the game won't tell you about so be warned the learning curve is a tad steep but very manageable if you stick with it.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Audio27 reviews
Graphics23 reviews
Gameplay22 reviews
Difficulty10 reviews
Divided opinion
Interface67% still recommend
Monetization67% still recommend
Players complain
Crashes57% still recommend
Linux compatibility90% still recommend
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Single-player
Controller
Steam lists no controller support.
Store features
- Family Sharing
- Steam Cloud
Platforms
- Windows
Valve device support
Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachinePlayable
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$4.99
The lowest we've tracked is $1.24.
3 points recordedtoday · $4.99
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