A city-building game (also called a citybuilder or town-building game) is a genre of simulation video game in which players act as the overall planner and leader of a city or town, viewing it from above and being responsible for its growth and management strategy.
Definition
A city-building game, also referred to as a citybuilder or town-building game, is a genre of simulation video game. Players act as the overall planner and leader of a city or town, looking down on it from above, and are responsible for its growth and management strategy.
How It Plays
Players choose building placement and city management features such as salaries and work priorities. The city then develops accordingly to those decisions, meaning the gameplay centers on strategic planning and ongoing management rather than direct control of individual units.
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