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Designer City 2

City Building Games · Free download
A Tier
Excellent · #12 of 40
89
4.9★4.2K ratings
Free downloadprice
2mosince update

What is Designer City 2?

Designer City 2 is a city building simulator in which players zone areas, construct housing and services, and build transportation networks. Players can also shape the land with mountains, rivers and coastlines, and add landmarks and over 2,000 buildings to the skyline. The description says the game works offline and has no timers or energy bars.

Pricing. Designer City 2 is free to download on the App Store.

Good for

  • Players who enjoy city builder and tycoon simulation games
  • Designing a custom skyline with landmarks and varied buildings
  • Playing city builds without an internet connection or timers

Screenshots

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Why this app is in A tier

Designer City 2 scores 89 out of 100: rating 97, rating count 78, App Store search rank 80, update recency 99. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and A tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Description

Design and Build Your Ultimate City Skyline in Designer City 2 Tired of waiting in other city games? In this free offline city building simulator there are no timers or energy bars - you control the pace. Design and build your dream town, evolve it into a city, and expand into a massive metropolis with a unique city skyline. BUILD YOUR DREAM CITY Construct houses, apartments and skyscrapers to attract residents. Zone commercial and industrial areas to provide jobs. Add parks, schools, hospitals, police and fire stations to keep citizens safe, happy and productive. CREATE YOUR SKYLINE Design a city skyline filled with world landmarks, monuments and over 2,000 unique buildings. Shape the land by raising mountains, carving rivers, or creating coastlines. Every city is unique, every skyline different. CITY MANAGEMENT & STRATEGY This is more than just a casual builder - it’s a city tycoon simulator. Balance jobs and housing, manage resources, control pollution, and deploy services efficiently. Build complex transportation systems with roads, highways, railways and subways to keep traffic flowing. EXPAND BEYOND THE CITY Boost your economy with airports, seaports and farms. Exp

Compare in City Building Games

MeasureDesigner City 2Rise of CulturesParadise Island 2
TierAAA
Score89 / 10090 / 10088 / 100
Rating4.9 ★4.7 ★4.4 ★
Ratings4.2K21.3K31.2K
Latest ratings · 180d—2.7 ★ · 10 reviews—
Last update70d ago13d ago7d ago
PriceFree downloadFree + IAPFree + IAP

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Where else it ranks

Questions about Designer City 2

Does it require an internet connection?

No. The description says the game works offline and needs no internet connection, though it also mentions an online option.

Does it use timers or energy bars?

The description states there are no timers or energy bars, so the player sets the pace.

Does it have in-app purchases?

The App Store listing shows no in-app purchases. The description says the game is completely free to play.

Is Designer City 2 free?

Designer City 2 is free to download.

What is Designer City 2 good for?

Designer City 2 is built for players who enjoy city builder and tycoon simulation games, designing a custom skyline with landmarks and varied buildings, playing city builds without an internet connection or timers. It sits in the city building games list on AppTierList.

Is Designer City 2 worth it?

Designer City 2 is A tier, ranked #12 of 40 city building game apps with a score of 89 out of 100, from a 4.9 App Store rating across 4,152 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 11 apps rank above it.

How does Designer City 2 compare to Rise of Cultures?

Designer City 2 is A tier at 89; Rise of Cultures is A tier at 90. Rise of Cultures ranks higher. Designer City 2 is free to download, Rise of Cultures is free to download, with in-app purchases.

How often is Designer City 2 updated?

Designer City 2 was last updated on 2026-08-11, 70 days ago.

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All the facts

List
City Building Games
Tier
A (Excellent)
Score
89 / 100
Rank in list
#12 of 40
Ranking certainty
settled
Price
Free download
App Store rating
4.9 out of 5
Number of ratings
4,152
Current version
(70 days ago)
App Store data read
App Store category
Games
Good for
Players who enjoy city builder and tycoon simulation games, Designing a custom skyline with landmarks and varied buildings, Playing city builds without an internet connection or timers
Requires
iOS 16.0 or later
Size
187 MB
Age rating
4+
Languages
11
Maker
unclaimed
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