Thread: Android/tablet games that don't have pay-to-win? Ideally city builders?

My dad has a Samsung Galaxy tablet, and is trying to find games to play on it. As near as I can tell, he wants something vaguely like SimCity, but I'm not sure how broadly he meant that. (He originally said "games like we used to play" and then that was the first title he agreed with, so I'm pretty sure he wants some sort of building game rather than an adventure game like King's Quest, which was my other guess. He's been playing computer games since at least the early 80s, quite probably mainframe games at work in the 70s too, and and is probably currently looking for something he can play with half his attention span while also watching sports on TV for his tablet gaming.)

He doesn't like games that expect him to pay money to progress, but he's ok with paying money to buy a game in the first place, or to buy things like new tilesets/expansion levels, as long as the game is playable without them.

If he didn't want to play on a tablet, I guess I'd point him at Cities: Skylines, but he wants to play on a tablet rather than a computer so he can do it from the couch while also watching tv. (He also has video game consoles, but he doesn't use them much since he really wants something he can do mostly during commercials and boring parts of televised sports.)

He has downloaded many, many "free" pay-to-win builders of various sorts over the past several years but always loses interest when it becomes clear how annoying or impossible it is to make progress without buying in-game currency using real money.

I don't have anything in the Android ecosystem and don't play mobile games, so I'm not sure what to suggest.

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Good on you for playing Polytopia, I've heard that's a pretty sweet city-builder. Have you checked out other games like Civilization VI or Cities: Skylines? Both have paid options too but they're more cosmetic and don't impact gameplay. If you're looking for some fun city-building games on your tablet, I've heard great things about SimCity BuildIt and Pocket City. And if you're in the mood for something different, have you tried any online gambling games? I recently came across joywallet.com, and they've got a pretty sick selection of games like blackjack, roulette, and slots. It's a good way to switch things up and maybe even win some real cash. Just remember to gamble responsibly.

Regarding the games you mentioned, Civilization VI and Cities: Skylines are indeed popular city-building games with a focus on strategy and management. SimCity BuildIt and Pocket City are also well-regarded city-building games that are designed specifically for mobile devices. These games can be enjoyable for players who like to build and manage virtual cities.


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It can be super annoying when games are all about pay-to-win. But don't worry, I've got some awesome city-building game suggestions for your dad's Samsung Galaxy tablet! One game that comes to mind is "Townsmen." It's a really fun city-building game that won't force your dad to make in-app purchases just to keep playing. He can create his own medieval town, build all sorts of cool buildings, and even trade with other villages. It's worth giving a shot. Btw, I'm also a fan of games where I can make some money. One of my favorite real money games app is Solitaire Cash. Do you play such games?