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SimCity 4

2003
Strategy
⏱ ~3h average playtime
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SimCity 4 was released in 2003. It is a Strategy game. Players report about 3 hours of playtime on average.

About SimCity 4

SimCity 4 Deluxe Edition includes the bestselling SimCity 4 and the all-new SimCity 4 Rush Hour Expansion Pack. Create the most massive region of cities ever, with a farming town, bedroom community, high-tech commercial center, and industrial backbone. Take complete control of your city's transportation system, and solve U-Drive-It missions — from fighting crime to tackling disasters. Watch your population skyrocket as you get your Sims on the go and create the ultimate living, breathing megalopolis — the most expansive SimCity 4 compilation ever.Features Create an Entire Region of Cities — Weave together a tapestry of cities linked by a fully integrated transportation network and watch them share and compete for resources.

Wield God-like Powers — Sculpt the landscape to create a world based on your imagination, then summon volcanoes, tornadoes, meteors, and lightning.

Be a Responsive Mayor — Build a world-class city with stadiums, airports, universities, and real-world landmarks. Deploy emergency vehicles and join in the action as they battle blazes, mobs, and more.

Get Insight from Your Sims — Read the rhythm of the city, from commuter hell to mellow cruising, noon-time crowds to night-time calm.

Includes SimCity™ 4 Rush Hour:

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Frequently asked questions about SimCity 4

How long does it take to beat SimCity 4?

Players report about 3 hours of playtime on average for SimCity 4. Actual time varies with playstyle, difficulty and how much side content you do.

What genre is SimCity 4?

SimCity 4 is a Strategy game, released in 2003.

Is SimCity 4 worth playing?

SimCity 4 is a strategy game from 2003. Fans of this game often enjoy titles like Planet Coaster, Majesty Gold HD, Cities: Skylines. You can add it to your backlog on nxto.app to track it.

What games are similar to SimCity 4?

Games similar to SimCity 4 include: Planet Coaster, Majesty Gold HD, Cities: Skylines, RollerCoaster Tycoon 3, Dwarf Fortress, WW2 Rebuilder, RollerCoaster Tycoon, OpenTTD, Academia: School Simulator, Prison Architect. You can discover and track all of them on nxto.app.