Some city builders go all-in on deep simulation - SimCity 4, Cities: Skylines - giving you traffic headaches and budget crises that feel painfully real. Others, like Tropico and Anno, lean into the fun, letting you bend the rules for the sake of a good time.
So, what’s the most realistic city builder when it comes to planning, infrastructure, and economics? And more importantly, does that actually make it better? Do you want a city builder that plays like a logistics spreadsheet, or do you think fun should come first, even if it means a few liberties with reality?
So, what’s the most realistic city builder when it comes to planning, infrastructure, and economics? And more importantly, does that actually make it better? Do you want a city builder that plays like a logistics spreadsheet, or do you think fun should come first, even if it means a few liberties with reality?
