Imagine a city where the only way to expand is up. Vertical Kingdom, the innovative deck-based city-builder from Farlight Games Industry, has officially launched on Nintendo Switch as of February 27, 2025. This game challenges players to construct towering settlements, managing resources and stacking buildings ever higher to grow their kingdom.
In Vertical Kingdom, you take on the role of a ruler in a land with limited space. Your task is to strategically place structures in a vertical format while managing a deck of building cards. From resource production to grand architectural marvels, every decision you make will shape the success of your city. The game combines cozy aesthetics with deeply strategic gameplay, offering a fresh twist on the city-building genre by blending creativity, resource management, and roguelike progression.
Since its initial release on Steam, Vertical Kingdom has garnered positive reviews for its addictive card-based mechanics, satisfying vertical construction, and endless replayability. Now, Nintendo Switch players can enjoy this experience anytime, anywhere—whether meticulously planning their kingdom in docked mode or stacking buildings sky-high on the go in handheld mode.
Key features of Vertical Kingdom include:
- Build Ever Upward: Carefully stack buildings to create a thriving, sky-high kingdom.
- Card-Based Construction: Strategically manage a deck of building cards to grow your city and tackle unique challenges.
- Travel and Explore: Embark on randomized, roguelite-style expeditions, building new cities with a fresh card-based system and intricate resource economy.
- Strategic Resource Management: Balance food, materials, and population to sustain and expand your settlement.
- Replayable Roguelike Progression: Experiment with different strategies, unlock new building cards, and push your architectural skills to new heights.
- Medieval Fantasy Aesthetic: Immerse yourself in a beautifully illustrated world with charming, hand-crafted pixel art.
Vertical Kingdom is now available on the Nintendo eShop for $19.99 USD, with a 10% launch discount. The game is also available on PC via Steam.
Farlight Games Industry, led by solo developer David, is dedicated to creating unique and engaging gaming experiences. With a background in engineering, David brings thoughtful design and strategic gameplay to life in Vertical Kingdom.
Indie.io, the platform supporting this release, is home to over 100 of the world’s best independent video games and developers. It provides the resources, services, and management tools needed for indie developers to succeed, fostering a diverse and vibrant gaming landscape.
Ready to build your dream city sky-high? Dive into Vertical Kingdom today and see how high you can go!
