Forge of Empires: Build a City

Build a city across the ages

Forge of Empires: Build a City is a strategy game about developing a settlement into a larger civilisation. You place buildings, gather resources and decide how your city should grow. Its historical progression gives the game a clear long-term structure: start with an early settlement, then move through later periods as your empire develops.

A steady mix of planning and expansion

This suits players who enjoy management more than quick reflexes. Progress depends on balancing construction, resource collection and expansion rather than simply adding buildings as fast as possible. The city is your main project, but exploration and territorial growth add decisions beyond the town layout.

• Develop a settlement through different historical ages.
• Collect resources to support construction and progress.
• Plan the placement and growth of your city.
• Expand your territory and shape a larger empire.
• Work with other players through guilds and shared alliances.

Best for patient strategy players

The game is a good fit if you like watching a small settlement become more developed over time. It combines city building with broader empire management, so there is more to consider than decoration alone. Players looking for a relaxed but ongoing strategy game may find its gradual progression more appealing than a short, match-based experience.

Scale and reception

Forge of Empires: Build a City is published by InnoGames GmbH and listed in the Strategy category. It has passed 10,000,000+ installs and holds a rating of about 4.18 from 1,125,200 reviews. That gives it a substantial player base and plenty of public feedback behind its city-building formula.