Is Browser City Tycoon free?
Yes. The whole game is free to play in your browser. There is nothing to download or install.
Can I play on my phone or tablet?
Not yet. The game is designed for a mouse and keyboard, so it needs a laptop or desktop computer. You can read the guides on any device.
Which browsers are supported?
Any up-to-date desktop browser should work, including Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari. If the game feels slow, lower the life detail in Options and close other heavy tabs.
How is my progress saved?
Your game saves to the cloud automatically as you play. As a guest, the save belongs to the browser you are using. Sign in with Google from the main menu to keep the same company on any computer. You can also save manually from the pause menu.
Do I need an account?
No. You can play as a guest straight away. An account is only needed to play on several computers and to choose the nickname and flag shown on leaderboards.
What is the Daily Challenge?
Once a day, everyone gets the same map and 30 real minutes to build the most valuable company. Your final net worth is your score. You get one attempt per day, and a new map arrives at midnight Central European Time.
Why can I not build here?
Hover over the tile and the cursor tells you why. The most common reason is that you do not own the land yet. Buy the bordering parcel from the Land tab. Other reasons include a building in the way, water without a shore to start a bridge from, or a feature that unlocks at a higher level.
Why are no passengers waiting at my stop?
A stop needs at least 15 people in its catchment to accept passengers. Move it closer to the centre of town, where more buildings fall inside the circle. The preview card shows the number before you build.
My vehicle says "no route". What happened?
A road or track it relies on was removed, or the two stations were never joined. Fix the gap and the vehicle finds its way again within a few seconds.
How do I unlock trains, planes and ships?
Trains unlock at company level 2, ships at level 5 and planes at level 6. Better models of every vehicle unlock at later levels. The Company window shows the requirements for the next level.
What are Heritage Points?
A second currency used to unlock landmarks. You earn them from daily tasks, weekly goals, login streaks, level-ups, some neighbour orders and large achievements.
Does the game have sound?
Yes. There is an original soundtrack and sound effects for building, trains, ships and planes. Music, effects, dialogue sounds and volume can each be changed in Options.
Who made the game?
Browser City Tycoon was designed and directed by an independent developer and built with the help of the AI assistant Claude. Read the full story on the About page.
Still stuck? See the beginner’s guide or contact us.
Ready to try it? The game runs in your browser on a laptop or PC, and it is free.
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