Virtual City Playground: Build

Name: Virtual City Playground: Build
Rating: 4.3 (5008 reviews)
Author: G5 Entertainment AB

Build and manage a virtual city

by G5 Entertainment AB

iPhone

Active Last checked 31 Jul 2026

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What it is: Build the city of your dreams, erect famous landmarks, and help your citizens thrive in Virtual City Playground: Building Tycoon. The game features over 500 quests, nearly 200 buildings, and 100 achievements to earn.
Best for: someone who enjoys city-building games
fans of simulation games
At a glance: Free to download
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Free to download
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Last verified 31 Jul 2026

Ratings & reviews

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4.3 5008 ratings · App Store

4/5Fun game, but incredibly frustrating to expand
I really enjoy playing this game but it’s so hard to get diamonds which are needed for expansion. I have 24 million dollars but I can’t spend it on more land to build more buildings because I do not have diamonds. Even the in game rewards system doesn’t give them often, and watching the videos to get diamonds requires watching 10 videos to get one diamond. And as each subsequent expansion requires more diamonds, in game progress is slow. And even when I do purchase land expansions, most of them come with an obstacle you have to remove with diamonds. It’s designed to force you to pay real money for diamond packs which is very irritating. I like this game but I am so fed up with not having enough diamonds to improve my city.

Gymnist 1110 · 31 Jul 2026
4/5Great City Builder with Lots to Do!
I’ve been playing Virtual City Playground for a while now, and it’s a surprisingly addictive and well-made city-building game. The graphics are colorful and charming, and I love the variety of buildings, transport routes, and upgrades you can unlock as your city grows. There’s always a new goal to reach or event to participate in, which keeps things interesting. What really stands out is how detailed the logistics system is — managing cargo between buildings and figuring out efficient routes adds a layer of strategy you don’t usually see in mobile games. The only reason I’m giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is because progress can feel a bit slow at times unless you’re willing to make in-app purchases. Some buildings take a long time to build, and energy runs out pretty quickly, which can interrupt gameplay. Still, if you’re patient and enjoy city simulators, Virtual City Playground is definitely worth checking out. It’s one of the better free-to-play games in this genre!

Babyboi20044 · 31 Jul 2026
1/5Not optimized for full-screen phones.
I used to really enjoy this game. But there are many issues with it: 1. Not optimized for full-screen iPhones. I have the 11 Pro, and there are half-inch borders on either side of the screen. It looks like the developers simply did not care to make this game enjoyable on the new device. 2. Excruciating load time!! When I had the 8+, I thought the game loaded slow, but thought it would be better with a newer device nope. Still takes at least three ministers for this game to load. 3. Gameplay. The later objectives are impossible to reach because doing so required in-game purchases, and there is no way around that for a number of tasks. Meaning, you wind up in a dead-end game, unable to expand (which costs diamonds which you have to buy with real money), and likewise unable to complete the tasks. It even costs diamonds (again, real money) if you want to destroy a building you previously purchased! 4. Redundancy. Sooner or later, you’ll end up just watching traffic and the looking at the recycling plant. It gets real boring real fast. 5. Developer abandonment. This is probably the worse thing. The devs are unresponsive to my emails, and this game is definitely hasn’t been update in at least two years. With all of this, I guess it’s time for me to abandon the app as well. Too bad.

Damon_Williams · 31 Jul 2026
5/5Old school charm
This was the first ever virtual town building game I played. I fell in love. I’m really into the task & was to get extra diamonds. It would be like really super if the game was updated to have a better experience on my iPad. The draw back is the game will not go full screen 😒 and zoom doesn’t help 🤦🏾‍♀️ not at all. I have to use a magno to increase size to read instructions & see the visual art. The game is grt and addictive - please update to meet IOS SPECIFICATIONS. also a virtual 2-5 would be even better!!! Thanks from across Old Man Mississippi River

MsPorcia · 31 Jul 2026
3/5Sad to see what happened.
Over the course of 5 years I’ve been obsessed with the game spend nearly $500 plus on my first city. I was young and foolish. Unfortunately a encountered a game breaking issue that froze my screen once I got to a certain point. I was devastated thought it was my phone but it wasn’t this game just isn’t cleaned up file wise. I’m back once again to see that five years have gone by and I see no updates to fix the gem crisis, loading bugs, or even quality of life updates. This was and will always be my all time favorite game. I just wish they would let us know if the game is even being worked on at this point.

Arcticwolfblaze · 31 Jul 2026

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Versions

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1.10
City-building just got social! Now you can invite your friends to play along, turning your real-life community into a true virtual playground! - SOCIALIZE with friends! Send gifts to them and get energy and invest points in return. - BUILD an Eco Skyscraper and put your dream city on the map one floor at a time! - TACKLE new quests! Over 35 new challenges to master – can you complete them all? - BEAUTIFY your city with new decorations and public art designed to uplift and inspire! - UTILIZE a new, more efficient premium tech station and save room for more buildings. - PLAY FASTER! Recalculation optimization allows you to get back into your city in no time flat!
1.11
Ever fantasized about touching the clouds? Build a top-of-the-line airship and conquer the skies above your city! - RECRUITING ALL TRADES! Hire your friends to help with everything from hangar construction to crewing the airship. - A NEW BATCH OF SKY-HIGH QUESTS! Complete 14 new missions to make your inaugural airship flight a reality. - FINE WEATHER FOR FLYING! Build a weather station to monitor airship cruising conditions. Thank you for playing with us! Join the G5 email list and be the first to know about sales, news and game releases! www.g5e.com/e-mail
1.12
Take your city to towering new heights! Construct well-designed apartment towers as well as desirable urban amenities. TIME TO GET SMART. Build a school to attract young families and a library to make sure your citizens are well-read. A SYMPHONY OF SUCCESS! Create a musical future for your city with a sophisticated philharmonic hall. THE MORE QUESTS, THE BETTER! Complete 30 uplifting new quests while expanding your city’s urban core. PLAY FASTER! Recalculation optimization allows you to get back into your city in no time flat!
1.13
Are you ready, holiday revelers? Savor the most wonderful time of the year with brand new delights in your favorite Virtual City! QUESTS: Over 30 festive and uplifting new quests to complete COLLECT: Find all the new yummy Candy Canes in your holiday adventure HOLIDAY BUILDINGS: Construct a fantastic Ice Castle and celebrate its debut MAGICAL DECORATIONS: Add an Ice Sculpture, Holiday Tree, Candle Shop and more CHEERY VISITORS: Invite little elves, penguins and snowmen to move into the Ice Castle Deck your city with a beautiful dusting of snow and enjoy winter’s pristine beauty!
1.13.5
Improvements and fixes make it easier to enjoy the game! Download a new update and get: - City credits loss after suspend bug fix - More minor bugs and issues fixed Join the G5 email list and be the first to know about sales, news and game releases! www.g5e.com/e-mail
1.14
ALL-NEW GRAPHICS! Check out the world's best city builder, now with a completely refreshed look! T-MINUS 2 MINUTES! Don your space suit because it’s Five... Four... Three... Two... One... BLASTOFF! ASTRONAUT IN NEED! Hire friends to help with launch pad construction and space shuttle preparations! A CLUSTER OF STELLAR QUESTS! Complete 17 new missions to finally take a walk among the stars. MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! Ensure success with a mission control center, radio telescope and observation station. HONOR THE SPACE PIONEERS! Build a monument to commemorate your city’s leap into space exploration. Join the G5 email list and be the first to know about sales, news and game releases! www.g5e.com/e-mail
1.15
Everyone wishes the carefree feeling of summer could last forever. But now it actually can with this brand new update of your favorite city builder! WELCOME TO THE FUN FACTORY! Buckle up for your most high-octane construction project yet. Build an amusement park and provide unforgettable thrills for everyone! WHERE ADVENTURES AWAIT– Reel in the crowds by adding a shooting gallery, comic book shop, remote-controlled car race track and much more! TEAM WORK – Hire your friends as part of the top-notch crew you need to pull your project off. Construction workers, engineers, entertainers and retailers are all essential! SHARE YOUR SUCCESS – Take a picture of your awesome theme park and post it on Facebook. Now everybody knows what you’ve accomplished! Join the G5 email list and be the first to know about sales, news and game releases! www.g5e.com/e-mail
1.16
This new free update of your favorite city-builder will keep you busy building your dream city for weeks! NEW BETTER INTERFACE - Treat your eyes with beautiful HD interface. SEE YOUR CITIZENS IN THEIR DAILY LIFE - Watch your happy citizens wander around their growing city, taking selfies and enjoying the outdoors. BUILD AN ICONIC HOLLYWOOD STUDIO - Add a new entertainment building to help the industry boom. BUILD A NEW TYPE OF HOUSES FOR YOUR CITIZENS - Construct row houses for your citizens. 50+ NEW QUESTS - Over 50 uplifting new quests to captivate your imagination and keep you busy for weeks. Join the G5 email list and be the first to know about sales, news and game releases! www.g5e.com/e-mail
1.17
Enjoy lazy summer days with this brand new update of your favorite city builder! BUILD AND RUN YOUR OWN ZOO – Create your ideal zoo and learn to care for gorgeous animals! CONSTRUCT UNIQUE BUILDINGS – Break ground on a pet shop, grooming salon and oceanarium. TOP 1,000 PLAYERS RATINGS – Review the top players and strive to join this elite group! NEW DECORATIONS – Install animal monuments, including a deer, kangaroo, lion, giraffe and hippo. 20 MORE QUESTS – Tackle new challenges while expanding your city’s urban core. IMPROVED INTERFACE – Treat your eyes to a more visually appealing interface. PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATIONS – Your favorite game now runs even faster and smoother! Join the G5 email list and be the first to know about sales, news and game releases! www.g5e.com/e-mail
1.17.3
Update 1.17.3: Enjoy warm Indian Summer days with this brand new update of your favorite city builder! IMPROVED INTERFACE – Treat your eyes to a more visually appealing interface. Update the game and continue to run the city of your dreams! Update 1.17 BUILD AND RUN YOUR OWN ZOO – Create your ideal zoo and learn to care for gorgeous animals! CONSTRUCT UNIQUE BUILDINGS – Break ground on a pet shop, grooming salon and oceanarium. TOP 1,000 PLAYERS RATINGS – Review the top players and strive to join this elite group! NEW DECORATIONS – Install animal monuments, including a deer, kangaroo, lion, giraffe and hippo. 20 MORE QUESTS – Tackle new challenges while expanding your city’s urban core. PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATIONS – Your favorite game now runs even faster and smoother! Join the G5 email list and be the first to know about sales, news and game releases! www.g5e.com/e-mail
1.18
Winter is in the air – and with it comes the season of ice skating, holiday markets and heartwarming magic! Download this festive update and turn your city into your very own winter wonderland! WINTER EVENT – Build a beautiful Santa's Castle, enjoy powdery snow covering the buildings and get special holiday gifts. NUMEROUS QUESTS – Tons of challenging new quests will keep you entertained for months. UNIQUE BUILDINGS & HOUSES – Make your city the perfect place to live with a new Ballet School and Post Office, plus charming new Victorian homes, townhouses and more. NEW HOTEL – Construct a Victorian Hotel in the heart of downtown and offer your guests cozy lodging at a great value. IMPROVED INTERFACE – Treat your eyes to a more visually appealing interface. Join the G5 email list and be the first to know about sales, news and game releases! www.g5e.com/e-mail
1.18.2
Update 1.18.2 Update your favorite city-building game and make your city the best place to live ever! FIXES AND IMPROVEMENTS – New optimizations will help you build faster and easier. Update 1.18 NUMEROUS QUESTS – Tons of challenging new quests will keep you entertained for weeks. UNIQUE BUILDINGS & HOUSES – Make your city the perfect place to live with a new Ballet School and Post Office, plus charming new Victorian homes, townhouses and more. NEW HOTEL – Construct a Victorian Hotel in the heart of downtown and offer your guests cozy lodging at a great value. IMPROVED INTERFACE – Treat your eyes to a more visually appealing interface. Join the G5 email list and be the first to know about sales, news and game releases! www.g5e.com/e-mail
1.19
PLAY ON MULTIPLE DEVICES – Your game progress is now saved across all your devices, so play as you want. NEW QUESTS – Tackle over 120 challenging new quests to improve the environment, grow the population and boost happiness! FIXES AND IMPROVEMENTS – Experience these important optimizations for yourself. Join the G5 email list and be the first to know about sales, news and game releases! www.g5e.com/e-mail
1.19.1
It's summer now, and life is buzzing in your city! Update the game and continue building the best place to live ever! FIXES AND IMPROVEMENTS – The game is only getting better! Check it out! Join the G5 email list and be the first to know about sales, news and game releases! www.g5e.com/e-mail
1.20
Your dream city is buzzing with anticipation! So what significant event is going to take place next? Download this fresh update and find out! MAJOR ATHLETIC EVENT – Your city has been selected to host the world's biggest sports competition. Develop a complete athletic village, including a biking track, beach volleyball court and sporting goods store. INSPIRING DECORATIONS – Erect statues of famous athletes to get everyone in the mood for greatness. SOLAR HOTEL – Provide green accommodations for all the teams and tourists by building an amazing Solar Hotel. NEW QUESTS – Tackle over 28 challenging new quests to ensure your city is ready for the games to begin. BUG FIXES AND IMPROVEMENTS – Your favorite city builder is only getting better. Check out the latest version now! Join the G5 email list and be the first to know about sales, news and game releases! www.g5e.com/e-mail
1.21.100
Download this fresh update of your favorite city builder and continue creating dwellings, shopping malls, cinemas, stadiums and other important buildings. Have more fun than ever! WHEEL OF FORTUNE – Are you lucky? Tempt fortune! Twist the wheel and win cool gifts. FIXES AND IMPROVEMENTS – Experience these important optimizations for yourself! Join the G5 email list and be the first to know about sales, news and game releases! www.g5e.com/e-mail
1.21.101
This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. We have made game improvements. Download this FREE update and continue building the best place to live ever! FIXES AND IMPROVEMENTS – Experience these important optimizations for yourself! Join the G5 email list and be the first to know about sales, news and game releases! www.g5e.com/e-mail Leave a review and let us know what you think of our latest update. Your feedback helps us provide you with the best experience.
1.22.201 · 3 Dec 2024
Now a game with support for wide screens and new devices! Let your Virtual City experience be state-of-the-art. FIXES AND IMPROVEMENTS – Your favorite game is only getting better. Check it out! Join the G5 email list and be the first to know about sales, news and game releases! https://www.g5.com/e-mail Leave a review and let us know what you think of our latest update. Your feedback helps us provide you with the best experience.
1.6
New update helps you celebrate Spring with new decorations and buildings! GET THE PARTY STARTED! Have a hopping Easter egg hunt on Plaza and share its screenshot on Facebook. UPDATE YOUR CITY! New city decorations and a new entertainment building. NEW QUESTS! 20 New quests - share them with friends and family this Easter. Join the G5 email list and be the first to know about sales, news and game releases! www.g5e.com/e-mail
1.6.5
Let your imagination run wild and change the face of your favorite Virtual City! • EXPAND YOUR CITY! Move buildings to new, more convenient places within your city. • NEW QUESTS! Unlock over 20 new daily quests for endless fun! • STAY TUNED! Get the latest news from your city with local notifications. Join the G5 email list and be the first to know about sales, news and game releases! www.g5e.com/e-mail
1.7
Change the course of history in your dream city: MATCH OF THE DAY! Construct a stadium for thousands of fans and host a Soccer Championship in your very own dream city UPDATE YOUR CITY! New soccer decorations for your fantasy metropolis and an airport to meet the foreign guests. ENTERTAIN YOUR CITIZENS! Organize a new hot event on Plaza and complete a bunch of fresh quests. Get every new G5 game for up to 40% off! Join the G5 email list and be the first to know about sales, news and game releases. www.g5e.com/e-mail
1.7.5
Improvements and fixes make it easier to enjoy the game! This update includes: ☑ Memory optimization to eliminate crashes ☑ 2 Billion City Credits bug fix ☑ Receive notifications of destroyed buildings and prevent future catastrophes ☑ Optimized building construction UI for easier construction of multiple buildings ☑ Truck routing bug fixes ☑ More quests to obtain free Investment Points! ☑ More minor bugs and issues fixed Join the G5 email list and be the first to know about sales, news and game releases! www.g5e.com/e-mail
1.8
The long - awaited Virtual City update is finally here with exciting new content and functionality! ☑ Even larger map so you can build your city even bigger ☑ Zoom out and view your city from the bird's eye ☑ Move your garage to any place on the map ☑ More landmarks to make your city truly unique ☑ A new production chain ☑ Build a casino in your city and hit a jackpot ☑ Weekly sales! 30% off landmarks on Sundays and 30% off decorations on Tuesdays ☑ 16 new quests ☑ Performance optimizations and bug fixes Join the G5 email list and be the first to know about sales, news and game releases! www.g5e.com/e-mail
1.8.5
Calling all city-builders! Dreaming of your ideal place to live? Want to create a magical oasis where YOU make all the decisions? You have come to the right place! Become the creator and ruler of your very own dream city – one building at a time. Now with iPhone 5 support! Update includes: ☑ Improved game stability ☑ Crash bug fixed ☑ Other minor bug fixes
1.9
Season’s Greetings to all of our Virtual City fans! To help make your holidays even brighter, we have created a brand new content pack filled with merry adventures, festive gatherings and feel-good miracles. Get into the holiday spirit by decking the halls of your city like never before! REVEL IN YOUR WONDERLAND See every single building in your city covered with a beautiful dusting of snow. SPRUCE UP YOUR CITY Build a fabulous winter market and host a holiday bash to bring folks together! ROLL OUT THE DECORATIONS Spread seasonal cheer and goodwill with 25 awe-inspiring new building decorations. TACKLE NEW HOLIDAY QUESTS Help everyone relax and enjoy this special time of year with uplifting new quests. CELEBRATE THE SEASON Await a surprise arrival, then light up the market in a dazzling fireworks display!

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