DOS · 1989
SimCity
SimCity lets you zone land, connect power and transport, and balance a growing city’s budget and services.
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SimCity
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Control panel
DOS controls (source configuration)
Keyboard and mouse — this title uses its archived JS-DOS configuration.
A compatible gamepad can be used after launch.
Use the controls stored with this JS-DOS game package
The archived source configuration selects the game launcher and DOSBox settings. Game keys still vary by title; check its title screen or in-game help.
System: Use the JS-DOS player menu for fullscreen and input options. The source package remains the authority for title-specific keys.
About SimCity
SimCity lets you zone land, connect power and transport, and balance a growing city’s budget and services.
A city shaped by zones and services
Residential, commercial and industrial zones form the foundation of the city, but they depend on infrastructure and demand. Taxes and maintenance affect what you can afford next. There is no single platform-style finish line: the interest lies in watching planning decisions reshape the city.
Check the connections before expanding
Before zoning more land, check whether the existing area has power and transport connections. Changing taxes also changes the city’s finances, so watch the budget alongside growth. Empty connected plots and disconnected plots need different responses.
Before SimCity 2000
This is the original SimCity for DOS. SimCity 2000 adds different terrain and infrastructure systems.
Background and mechanics: Wikipedia game reference.
Playing this edition
Where are the controls?
The control panel below the game screen shows this edition’s keys. Click inside the game before using your keyboard.
How do I save or change controls?
Open the player menu for the options available in this emulator. Save support varies by game and player; see the playing help for more guidance.
Where can I find more games like this?
Browse city building games across systems, or stay with the DOS catalogue. Related picks below explain how each game connects.
