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City States Idle

Forge a thriving empire on a dynamic hexagonal landscape. Strategize production and elevate your city!

Strategy4.6 rating623,000 plays

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City States Idle

Loading the game board. If controls do not respond right away, tap or click once inside the frame.

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How to play

Use your keyboard and mouse to interact with the game. Click inside the game screen to start playing and follow the on-screen instructions.

About City States Idle

City States Idle puts a strategic kingdom-builder on a hex-tiled map and lets your civilization tick along even when you're not watching. Place farms, mines, and workshops on the right terrain to maximize output, then funnel resources into upgrades, new districts, and military expansion. The idle layer means progression keeps rolling between sessions, but active play unlocks meaningful choices about trade routes and city specialization. Numbers grow satisfyingly large, milestones come at a steady drip, and the hex layout gives every save its own geography puzzle. A strong pick for strategy and idle fans who appreciate light 4X flavor in a browser format.