Every SimCity game, in release order
There are 12 main SimCity games, from SimCity (1989) to SimCity BuildIt (2014). The page also lists 2 remasters, ports, compilations and spin-offs.
1,033 critic and player ratings across the series.
Start with SimCity (1989), the first game in the series.
SimCity 4 (2003) is the highest-rated entry, with a critic score of 85/100.
Main SimCity games
Remasters, ports and re-releases
How many SimCity games are there?
There are 12 main SimCity games, from SimCity (1989) to SimCity BuildIt (2014). The page also lists 2 remasters, ports, compilations and spin-offs. Updated November 2026.
In what order should I play SimCity?
Play the main SimCity games in release order: SimCity (1989), SimCity 2000 (1993), SimFarm (1993), SimTown (1995), SimCopter (1996), SimCity 3000 (1999), SimCity 4 (2003), SimCity DS (2007), SimCity Societies (2007), SimCity Creator (2008), …. The highest-rated entry is SimCity 4 (2003), a common starting point for newcomers. Remasters and ports are listed apart: play the version available on your platform.
What is the latest SimCity game?
The latest SimCity game is SimCity BuildIt, released in 2014.