Skyscraper Simulator

About

Skyscraper Simulator is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Actalogic and was released on October 21, 2013. It received negative reviews from players.

In Skyscraper Simulator, players take on the role of a construction company tasked with building skyscrapers from the ground up. They must manage resources, workers, and construction machinery to finish projects on time and within budget. With various customization options and realistic physics, this simulator offers a challenging and engaging construction experience.

Genres & Tags

Simulation

Play Modes

Single-Player

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13%

Audience ScoreBased on 421 reviews

optimization3 positive mentions

gameplay12 negative mentions

The game has an interesting concept and could deliver a decent simulation experience.
Some players found it enjoyable as a simple management game, especially for those who appreciate construction themes.
It works on Steam Deck, indicating some level of compatibility.

The game is plagued with bugs, crashes, and performance issues, making it nearly unplayable.
Gameplay is extremely repetitive and lacks depth, often described as boring and unengaging.
Many players experienced difficulties starting the game or found it did not match the description provided.

gameplay
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
71%
23%
The gameplay is criticized for being overly simplistic, repetitive, and lacking depth, with many users reporting numerous bugs and crashes that hinder the experience. Players often find themselves waiting for tasks to complete rather than engaging in meaningful interactions, leading to a sense of boredom and frustration. Overall, the game fails to deliver an enjoyable or challenging experience, making it difficult to recommend.
- “It's very cut and dry when you understand how the mechanics work.”
- “Second, gameplay: I, for one, was ready to face the challenges of building a skyscraper over New York City.”
- “Pros - simple game, easy instructions, rinse and repeat gameplay, decent graphics, simple management.”
- “The actual gameplay in this game is very thin, and it randomly crashes quite often.”
- “The gameplay is so bland, so poor, so repetitive and confusing that I actually felt sad experiencing it.”
- “What little gameplay exists is very simple and repetitive; there is no escalation of difficulty at all, and hardly any variety.”
graphics
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
64%
28%
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as bland, undetailed, and reminiscent of low-quality assets, such as those from Google Earth. While a few reviews mention decent graphics during specific moments, the overall consensus is that the visuals are poorly executed and contribute to a lack of engagement in the gameplay. Many players found the graphics to be a significant drawback, detracting from their overall experience.
- “When the skyscraper is being built, it's not bad graphic-wise.”
- “1: the graphics”
- “Pros - simple game, easy instructions, rinse and repeat gameplay, decent graphics, simple management”
- “This game has basically poop graphics.”
- “This game is like staring at the virtual version of watching the grass grow. If you needed a game that would put you to sleep, then this is the game for you. I paid for this game hoping for at least some enjoyment, but oh no, you're not going to find that here. The graphics look like they weren't done by a professional artist; it just looks like they took a map from Google Earth and stuck it on this game. I could only play the first 15 minutes of it before getting bored.”
- “The first thing that struck me was the bland and undetailed graphics that just made my eyes share some tears for how bad they looked.”
stability
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs and visual glitches leading to frequent freezes that render it nearly unplayable. Many users report that the gameplay is marred by these technical problems, making it difficult to enjoy despite some redeeming content. Overall, the consensus is that the game's stability is a major drawback, discouraging recommendations.
- “I do not recommend this game because it's so buggy, but I also do not recommend this game to people who get easily bored too quickly.”
- “It has way too many bugs and visual glitches that it is almost unplayable and the gameplay is just sitting and watching the machines for multiple minutes.”
- “It's a great idea for those who like this kind of game, but the number of freezes makes this game quite unplayable!”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game lacks a traditional narrative, focusing instead on random events and a clear progression system that allows players to advance from building multistory houses to mega skyscrapers.
- “No story.”
- “The game lacks any narrative depth or engaging plot.”
- “The progression feels disconnected from any meaningful storyline.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
50%
Players have reported significant optimization issues, particularly on Windows 7, which can hinder gameplay performance. The mention of hiring efficient workers like "giga fred" suggests that performance management is a key aspect of the game, but overall, the optimization experience appears to be lacking.
- “Hiring efficient workers such as 'Giga Fred' who has a performance rating of 'adequate' greatly enhances the optimization of gameplay.”
- “The game's optimization has improved significantly, making it much smoother to play on various systems.”
- “I appreciate the focus on optimization, as it allows for a more enjoyable experience without lag or performance issues.”
- “I purchased this game a while ago and recall having quite a few optimization issues when playing on Windows 7.”
- “- Hiring efficient workers such as 'Giga Fred' who has a performance of 'adequate.'”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is highly praised, with many users considering it the best single-song soundtrack in the gaming industry. Its quality and impact have left a lasting impression on players.
- “Listening to the best one-song soundtrack that the gaming industry has ever produced.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players express that grinding in the game is so demanding that it feels like it requires an extra life to manage effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users consistently note that the game offers minimal depth and strategy, resulting in very low replayability. The lack of engaging content and variety contributes to a diminished incentive to revisit the game.
- “There is very little depth, very little replayability, very little strategy, and very rough graphics.”