When was SimCity 4 released?

SimCity 4 was released on January 12, 2003.

What platforms is SimCity 4 available on?

SimCity 4 is available on PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac.

Who developed SimCity 4?

SimCity 4 was developed by Maxis.

Where can I buy SimCity 4?

SimCity 4 is available starting at 19.99 USD.

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SimCity 4

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Released: January 12, 2003

Developer: Maxis

Publisher: Electronic Arts, Aspyr Media

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SimulatorStrategy

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SimCity 4 is a city-building simultor. You are in the shoes of one or several mayors, and you are tasked with populating and managing your cities.When you have chosen a segment to place your city in, you will be able to chose between 3 game modes. God mode: This mode lets you shape the overall landscapes as you desire Mayor mode: In this mode you build and manage your own cities. My Sim mode: Here the player can choose his own Sims and have them move into the city, or import saved games from the game The Sims.

Where to buy

Steam

$19.99

Prices for US · Updated 8/28/2026

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