Will Wright's city simulator got a distinctly Nintendo makeover on the Super NES. Developed in-house by Nintendo under license from Maxis and released in 1991, this version keeps the core of the computer original, zoning residential, commercial and industrial land, laying roads, rail and power lines, and balancing taxes, while adding a cast and personality the PC game never had.
Dr. Wright, a white-haired advisor, pops up with advice and news, and growing cities earn reward buildings such as a mayor's house, parks and even a Mario statue. Disasters include floods, fires and plane crashes, plus a monster attack in which Bowser stomps through town. Scenarios task you with saving historical or fictional cities from crises within a time limit. Soyo Oka's music shifts as the city grows. Many players consider this the friendliest version of the original SimCity.
Tips for SimCity
Build a power plant and connect power lines before zoning; unpowered zones will not develop.
Keep industrial zones away from homes to limit pollution complaints, and add police and fire stations as density rises.
Raise taxes only slightly at a time, since sharp hikes slow growth and drive residents away.
How to Play Simcity
Click Play Now to launch Simcity directly in your browser — no downloads or plugins needed. Arrows move the cursor across the map, and the face buttons place the selected tool and open the build menu. Enter brings up the main menu. You can also connect a USB or Bluetooth gamepad for a more authentic feel.
Save states let you save your progress at any point. Create a free account to sync saves across devices. Press F11 for fullscreen mode.
Click the "Play Now" button to start playing Simcity directly in your browser. No downloads or installations are needed — the game runs instantly using our built-in emulator.
Is Simcity free to play?
Simcity is free to play here on RetroVault.GG. We believe classic games should be accessible to everyone, so there's no cost to jump in.
What console is Simcity for?
Simcity was originally released for the SNES. On RetroVault.GG, you can play it online in your browser without needing the original console.
What genre is Simcity?
Simcity is a action game. It was made for the SNES.
Can I play Simcity on my phone?
Simcity is fully playable on mobile devices. Open this page in your phone's browser and tap Play Now — touch controls appear automatically.