Vibe City Islands Architect

Vibe City Islands Architect is a small indie city-building game set on a cluster of tropical islands surrounded by ocean. Buildings are placed freely without a grid, and each one is constructed instantly with a blueprint-style visual effect. The population grows as more buildings are added, with new citizens arriving each time.

The game offers two modes. In High Score Mode, players work towards four city objectives: Housing, Jobs, Parks/Nature and Tourism. Progress is measured through five Architect ranks, and each rank unlocks 40 new buildings, for a total of 200. Sandbox Mode removes budgets, targets and restrictions, giving access to all 200 buildings from the start. The interface can be hidden with the spacebar so the finished city can be viewed without on-screen elements.

Players can also drive around their city in a golf cart, which collides with buildings but passes through citizens. The soundtrack is delivered through 10 selectable radio stations covering various music genres, with 220 songs amounting to roughly 11 hours of music. The developer lists Islanders, Tropico 4, Urbek, Manor Lords and GTA Vice City as inspirations.