# RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3

> Strategy

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1008692660](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1008692660)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1008692660`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Atari
- **Category:** Strategy
- **Rating:** 3.90 / 5 (1,685 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.4
- **Last updated:** 2016-03-23
- **First published:** 2015-08-12
- **Size:** 672 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rollercoaster-tycoon-3/id1008692660)

## Description

RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 (RCT3) returns as the classic PC-style strategy simulation on iPhone and iPad. The mobile version preserves the depth, creativity, and sophistication of the original, with a new mobile-friendly UI and no in-app purchases.

Build stunning 3D theme parks with five themes—Generic, Spooky, Western, Adventure and Sci‑fi. Play through 18 PC scenarios, use Sandbox mode to unleash imagination, watch guests react, and enjoy features like Coaster Cam and fully controllable cameras, all under changing weather and beautiful vistas.

## Rankings

- #47,299 — Overall

## Review summary

Overall, users value the nostalgic feel and solid building mechanics, especially in sandbox mode. The top drawbacks are park full messages and build limits, frequent crashes and save issues, and age related compatibility and UI problems due to lack of updates. Many want water features and DLCs, plus modernization for current devices. While the core experience remains appealing for longtime fans, unresolved bugs and outdated design reduce long-term enjoyment.

### Pros

- Nostalgic, fun RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 experience that stays true to the original.
- Excellent ride-building controls that make it easy to place and loop rides.
- Sandbox mode with unlimited money enables experimentation and large parks.
- Mobile availability preserves the classic feel on iPad/iPhone.

### Cons

- Park or park space often reported as full, effectively halting building despite available land.
- Crashes and instability on iPad and Mac, plus save data problems.
- Outdated for modern iOS devices, with screen cropping and aspect ratio issues.
- Sandbox mode has object/build limits and can disable building.
- Missing features and DLCs (water slides, water parks) and lack of content updates.

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