SimCity 4 Mod Gives the Classic Game a Modern Twist 21 Years Later

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Is SimCity 4 still a top city-builder?

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Steam API data from early April 2024 shows hundreds of daily players enjoying SimCity 4, affirming its sustained popularity and enduring appeal.

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SimCity 4 Fans Thought 3D Camera Mod Was An April Fools' Joke

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Despite initial skepticism, the custom-made 3D camera plugin faced doubts upon its release on April 1st by Memo.

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Install Memo's SimCity 4 3D Camera Mod by downloading and extracting files to your game directory. Enable the mod in-game and follow instructions for 3D camera controls.

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