A waterfront city skyline at golden hour.

Not Another City Game

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Build a city worth getting lost in. A browser-based city-building simulation for desktop, tablet, and phone.

Explore the game

Build. Connect. Grow.

An isometric city-building game in your browser

Start with streets and neighborhoods, then shape a skyline of homes, businesses, parks, and landmarks. Balance your city's budget and services as it grows.

Shape your neighborhoods

Lay out roads, plan districts, and develop homes, shops, and industry. Add green space and landmarks to give your city its own character.

Keep the city working

Provide utilities and civic services while managing costs and growth. Inspect buildings and respond to the needs of your neighborhoods.

Connect daily journeys

Build the elevated Metropolitan Line alongside roads and highways. Watch trains, station queues, boarding, and alighting bring everyday activity to the city.

Return to what you built

Save and resume your city with your account. Invite sister cities for read-only visits without giving other players control of your city.

How to start playing

  1. Choose Play Now and sign in with Google.
  2. Create a city or resume your saved one.
  3. Build streets and neighborhoods, then expand transport and services as your city grows.

Questions before you play

What kind of game is Not Another City Game?

It is a browser-based, isometric city-building simulation. You plan neighborhoods, build transport and services, manage a budget, and develop your skyline.

Do I need to install an app?

No separate game installation is needed. Play in your browser on a desktop, tablet, or phone.

Do I need an account?

Yes. Google sign-in is required to create or resume a city. The public page you are reading does not require sign-in.

Can I save my city and visit friends?

You can save and resume with your account. Sister-city visits are invitation-based and read-only; visitors cannot edit your city.

Are my account and saved city public?

No. This game description is public, but gameplay, accounts, saves, and invitation-based visits require authentication. They are not public search pages.