[Update] Pixel People - the complete guide to residences and buildings
How to build the perfect city (Updated with new building)
Welcome to the first part of our comprehensive guide to Chillingo's extraterrestrial gene-splicing freemium hit Pixel People.
To construct your perfect Pixel People metropolis, you'll need to unlock a huge number of different buildings.
Buildings generate income, and provide spaces for your pixellated citizens to work.
You unlock these buildings as you play. If you splice the profession that is directly linked to each building, it will appear in your city.
Some buildings offer a special feature - like letting you change the backdrop of the game - or open up a list of achievements. Simply tap on the building to find these bonus functions.
Check back with Pocket Gamer soon for guides to animals, professions, and other general tips.
Update (February 14th): Added Dating Agency to Services. EntertainmentRadio Station Jobs: Disc Jockey, Songwriter, Vocalist | |
Stable Jobs: Jockey, Cattle Rustler, Shepherd | |
Stadium Jobs: Athlete, Cheerleader, Coach, Footballer, Referee, Cattle Rustler | |
News Agency Jobs: Reporter, Weather Reporter, Food Critic | |
Museum Jobs: Archaeologist, Paleontologist, Historian | |
Dojo Jobs: Martial Artist, Ninja, Sensei | |
Circus Jobs: Clown, Matador, Ringmaster, Magician, Genie, Carpenter | |
Aquarium Jobs: Marine Biologist, Zoologist, Deep Sea Diver, Zoologist | |
Swimming Pool Jobs: Lifeguard, Olympic Swimmer, Swimsuit Model | |
Arcade Jobs: Game Designer, Programmer, Artist | |
Spa Jobs: Physiotherapist, Hotel Manager | |
Theatre Jobs: Actor, Director, Valet | |
Arena Jobs: Wrestler, Referee, Physiotherapist |
Administration
Sheriff's Office Jobs: Sheriff, Deputy Special Feature: See game credits | |
Arrival Center Jobs: Mechanic Special Feature: Where new clones arrive to be gene-spliced | |
Post Office Jobs: Mailman, Postmaster General, Courier | |
Library Jobs: Librarian, Editor, Poet | |
Police Station Jobs: Detective, Police Officer, Deputy Special Feature: See achievements | |
Town Hall Jobs: Mayor, Assistant, Architect Special Feature: Adjust settings, receive hints, buy in-app purchases | |
Forensic Lab Jobs: CSI, Forensic Scientist, Detective | |
Bunker Jobs: General, Marine, Soldier | |
Courthouse Jobs: Judge, Lawyer, Police Officer | |
Bank Jobs: Secretary, Accountant, Police Officer Special Feature: Fully occupied buildings make double money |
Science
Park Jobs: Zookeeper, Taxidermist, Park Ranger Special Features: Unlocks decorations | |
Greenhouse Jobs: Botanist, Gardener, Farmer | |
Research Lab Jobs: Zoologist, Scientist, Cryptozoologist Special Feature: Reduce heart quota (requires 10u) | |
Lakehouse Jobs: Fishmonger, Captain, First Mate Special Feature: Unlock waterways | |
Utopium Mine Jobs: Engineer, Miner, Geologist Special Feature: You can receive new Utopium every day | |
Gene Pool Jobs: Geneticist, Scientist, Doctor Special Feature: Reproduction available in residential buildings | |
Observatory Jobs: Astronomer, Geologist, Aerospace Engineer Special Feature: Change space backdrop | |
School of Magic Jobs: Wizard, Apprentice, Magician | |
Space Admin Jobs: Astronaut, Aerospace Engineer, Astronomer | |
University Jobs: Mathematician, Philosopher, Physicist | |
Space Port Jobs: Pilot, Flight Attendant, Flight Controller | |
Farm Jobs: Farmer, Homemaker, Winemaker |
Business
Pharmacy Jobs: Pharmacist, Nurse, Accountant | |
Law Firm Jobs: Lawyer, Assistant, Detective | |
Farmer's Market Jobs: Greengrocer, Milkmonger, Homemaker, Farmer, Florist, Fishmonger | |
Business Center Jobs: Accountant, Secretary, Mathematician | |
City Square Jobs: Plumber, Baker, Carpenter, Watchmaker, Janitor, Tailor | |
TBA | Building Firm Jobs: Architect, Painter, Real Estate Agent Special Feature: Lets you buy buildings |
Hotel Utopia Jobs: Receptionist, Hotel Manager, Valet | |
Enterprise Jobs: Industrialist, Secretary, Receptionist Special Feature: All businesses work on longer cycles (in-app purchase) | |
Flower Shop Job: Florist | |
Nursery Jobs: Landscaper, Gardener, Florist Special Feature: Unlock trees |
Creative
TV Station Jobs: Reporter, Cameraman, Writer | |
Ad Agency Jobs: None | |
Dance Studio Jobs: Choreographer, Ballet Dancer, Break Dancer, Rapper, Cheerleader, Disc Jockey | |
Photo Shop Jobs: Photographer, Model, Cameraman | |
Publishing House Jobs: Editor, Writer, Lawyer | |
Weddings R Us Jobs: Wedding Planner, Photographer, Tailor | |
Gallery Jobs: Art Dealer, Artist, Calligrapher, Interior Designer, Photographer, Poet | |
Film Studio Jobs: Director, Actor, Stunt Double | |
Fashion Studio Jobs: Model, Swimsuit Model, Tailor |
Food & Beverage
Restaurant Jobs: Chef, Waiter, Songwriter | |
Sushi Bar Job: Sushi Chef | |
Diner Jobs: Waiter, Cook, Janitor | |
Fast Food Jobs: Cook, Janitor, Plumber | |
Bar Jobs: Comic, Bartender, Vocalist | |
Cafe Jobs: Barista, Poet, Writer | |
Tavern Jobs: Bartender, Buccaneer, Time Traveller, Deep Sea Diver, Genie, Cryptozoologist |
Services
Ninja HQ Jobs: Ninja, Secret Agent, Greengrocer | |
Dentist Jobs: Dentist, Radiologist, Receptionist | |
Fire Station Jobs: Firefighter, Paramedic | |
Hero House Jobs: Super Hero, Atomic Hero, Anti Hero, Ancient Hero, Secret Agent | |
Tech Support Jobs: Programmer, System Admin, Mathematician Special Feature: Upgrade buildings | |
Funeral Parlor Jobs: Coroner, Grave Digger, Landscaper | |
Hospital Jobs: Radiologist, Nurse, Doctor | |
Animal Shelter Jobs: Animal Trainer, Vet, Zoologist | |
Construction Yard Jobs: Construction Worker, Painter, Mechanical Engineer | |
Astro Church Jobs: Preacher, Ancient Hero, Oracle Special Feature: Offers up hourly tips | |
Fortune Teller Jobs: Oracle Special Feature: Offers a daily hint | |
Garage Jobs: Car Designer, Mechanical Engineer, Engineer | |
Clinic Jobs: Doctor, Nurse, Physiotherapist | |
Altar Job: Centaur | |
Dating Agency Jobs: Dating Advisor, Matchmaker |
Residential
Rocky Mansions
Land Cost: 1 Capacity: 2 Cost: 5,000 Coins Build Time: 2 minutes | |
Terra Terrace
Land Cost: 2 Capacity: 4 Cost: 12,000 Coins Build Time: 4 minutes | |
Solar Nexus
Land Cost: 3 Capacity: 6 Cost: 20,000 Coins Build Time: 8 minutes | |
Atomic Cottage
Land Cost: 1 Capacity: 4 Cost: 30,000 Coins, 3u Build Time: 2 hours Unlocked at 60 land | |
Heavenly House
Land Cost: 3 Capacity: 6 Cost: 60,000 Coins, 3u Build Time: 3 hours Unlocked at 60 land | |
Shiny Tower
Land Cost: 1 Capacity: 6 Cost: 200,000 Coins, 6u Build Time: 1 day Unlocked at 110 land |