So what Sim/Civ city building games would you recommend? In my opinion Tropico 3 is pretty decent, had some fun times with that game. CivCity Rome is another decent one if you were a fan of Caesar 3, there's also several other classics such as Pharaoh, Emperor: Rise of the Middle Kingdom and there was also another one which I can't recall the name of set in the Hellenic era, or something like that.

Simcity 4 is one of my favorite games, so I'm going to go ahead and mention it. Simcity 4.

I do love Tropico 3, and I had lots of fun with one of the old Sim City games. It might possibly have been the very first Sim City game, since I don't remember flashy graphics and fancy isometric views.

Galactic Civilization. Its like Masters of Orion, but better IMO. Not really city building, but I always liked the old Tycoon games. Namely the old 2D Roller Coaster Tycoon and Zoo Tycoon.

I always svck at city building games. Like Pharaoh, those darn citizens were so blasted picky about where they lived and what I build near them. Gardens aren't good enough, they need access to three different types of entertainers. *throws up hands* Like you have any time, you're supposed to be employed building my monument! And why do you break your pottery so often?!

A-Train

Pretty much what SimpsonFly said. SimCity 4 is the best city building game from the best city building francise.

Also would recommend SimCity 3000, as well.

Anno 1404

Is Dwarf Fortress a city-building game?