Vertical Kingdom: Rebuild an Empire with Cards and Strategy

8/29/2026, 10:35:02 PM

Release date: 4/15/2024

Tags: #city-builder #card-game #roguelite #base-building #building #turn-based-strategy #pixel-graphics #strategy

User Reviews

Score: 78%Mostly Positive
Review Count: 137 reviews
Fetched At: 8/29/2026, 10:35:02 PM

Reference prices

Japan

¥ 1,380 (JPY)

Steam JP

$11.99 (USD)

Steam Global

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Japan Price: ¥ 1,380
Global Price: $11.99
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Key highlight

Rebuild a shattered empire brick by brick in Vertical Kingdom, a roguelite city-builder featuring a unique card-based construction system and intricate resource management.

Who this is for

For a unique blend of strategic city-building and roguelite elements, Vertical Kingdom is well worth checking out. Its novel card-based construction and deep resource management offer highly replayable gameplay.

Details

Overview

Vertical Kingdom invites players to step into the role of the Great Architect in a world shattered by a generation-long war. The once-proud Empire lies in ruins, and it falls to you to meticulously rebuild it, brick by brick. This isn't a conquest of arms, but a testament to construction and strategic planning. The game blends a unique card-based building system with a complex resource economy, offering a fresh take on city-building and empire reconstruction.

Highlights

Roguelite Expeditions: Embark on randomized journeys across the land to gather resources and discover new opportunities for rebuilding.
Card-Based Construction: Utilize a novel card system to construct your cities, adding a strategic layer to the building process.
Intricate Economy: Manage a detailed resource economy to ensure the sustainable growth and prosperity of your burgeoning empire.

Who It's For

This game is perfect for players who enjoy strategic city-building experiences with a twist. If you appreciate roguelite elements that add replayability and enjoy managing complex systems like resource economies, Vertical Kingdom offers a deeply engaging challenge. Fans of turn-based strategy and base-building mechanics will also find a lot to love here.

Game Info

Developed by Farlight Games Industry and published by indie.io, Vertical Kingdom features a charming pixel graphics art style. It supports multiplayer, offers Steam Achievements and Steam Cloud saves, and is available for family sharing. The game is a paid title, often featuring discounts, and has garnered a 'Mostly Positive' reception from Steam users. It supports a variety of languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese.