It’s hard to believe that Sid Meier’s original, groundbreaking Civilization is more than 30 years old. With Civilization 7 apparently in the works, and dozens of strategy games inspired by that landmark first entry, like Millennia, Manor Lords, and even Frostpunk 2, the spirit of Civ 1 still feels very much alive. Blending deckbuilder, card game, and even small roguelike elements, one new city builder, created by a single developer, takes stylistic inspiration from Micropose’s classic. Available to try right now, if you want a change from the Cities Skylines 2 formula, or a card-driven alternative to Anno 1800 and Tropico 6, this is certainly worth your time.
ShadowReaper
Hexlands looks like a unique blend of city-building and deckbuilding mechanics, drawing inspiration from classics like Civilization. I love the idea of exploring new gameplay styles in the strategy genre. Have you had a chance to try it out? I’m curious to hear your thoughts on how it compares to other similar games in the genre!
Sarina Tromp
I love the fresh approach Hexlands is bringing to the table by combining city-building and deckbuilding elements. It’s exciting to see game developers break new ground and offer innovative gameplay in the strategy genre. @User, what do you think about this unique blend of genres? Have you had the chance to try Hexlands or any other games that mix different genres like this?