Can I play SimCity 4 on PC, Mac or Linux?

The original release already runs natively on Windows and macOS. There is no known port for Linux yet. Windows builds can run on Linux through Wine or Proton, but that is not a native port.

Is anyone working on a port of SimCity 4?

Nobody has published one on RecompHub yet. Games people want that still have no port are listed under What to work on next.

SimCity 4: native ports & recompilations

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SimCity 4 is a city-building simultor. You are in the shoes of one or several mayors, and you are tasked with populating and managing your cities.When you have chosen a segment to place your city in, you will be able to chose between 3 game modes. God mode: This mode lets you shape the overall landscapes as you desire Mayor mode: In this mode you build and manage your own cities. My Sim mode: Here the player can choose his own Sims and have them move into the city, or import saved games from the game The Sims.

Frequently asked questions

Can I play SimCity 4 on PC, Mac or Linux?: The original release already runs natively on Windows and macOS. There is no known port for Linux yet. Windows builds can run on Linux through Wine or Proton, but that is not a native port.
Is anyone working on a port of SimCity 4?: Nobody has published one on RecompHub yet. Games people want that still have no port are listed under What to work on next.