Pixel art image of the game Vertical Kingdom, showing floating island cities with waterfalls and a flying machine in the sky.

Pixel art image of the game Vertical Kingdom showing an island with buildings, a waterfall, and a boat in the water.

Pixel art scene from Vertical Kingdom, with floating islands, buildings, and mountains in the background, blue sky and clouds.

Vertical Kingdom game image: a landmass with buildings atop a giant turtle flying through the sky.

Vertical Kingdom is a unique city-builder card game that offers a distinctive gameplay experience. In this game, players are challenged to construct their city in a vertical direction, emphasizing the aspect of building with limited randomized resources. The game mechanics revolve around strategic decision-making, resource management, and city development, all within the constraints of a card-based system.

Players will navigate through the intricacies of urban planning as they design and manage a city that grows skyward. They choose from five different decks and use their cards turn by turn to raise a whole empire as they take on a variety of exciting rogue-lite expeditions, each posing a new and unique challenge. Every card players use and every decision they make is permanent and accomplishing their goal will require you to consider factors such as structural stability, resource distribution, and the optimization of limited space. As players progress, they will encounter new challenges, adding a refreshing twist to the traditional city-building genre.

Vertical Kingdom stands out for its innovative approach to city-building, offering a fresh perspective on urban development within the constraints of a card-based system. With engaging gameplay, strategic depth, and a touch of randomness, this game provides a captivating experience for players looking to explore new horizons in the city-building genre.

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Technical information
Official website
Categories : Strategy
Editor : indie.io
Developer : Farlight Games Industry
Release date : 15 April 2024
Latest patch: 10/01/25
System Requirements
- Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 (64 bit)
- CPU : FX-4350 / Core i3-3210
- RAM : 4 GB
- GPU : Radeon R7 260X / GeForce GTX 750
- Storage : 2 GB
- Recommended
- CPU : Ryzen 3 1200 / Core i5-6400
- RAM : 8 GB
- GPU : Radeon RX 470 / GeForce GTX 1060
- Storage : 5 GB
Age Rating
Steam Deck: Verified