Underplayed Gems

Citalis (2016)

Citalis cover
Developer
Matt Hooper
Publisher
Sometimes You
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating
2.5 of 5, 229 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A high-pressure city management game where you frantically balance resources and deal with sudden crises to avoid bankruptcy.

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What players say

Players describe Citalis as a stripped-down city builder that can be relaxing at first but quickly becomes repetitive and shallow. The core loop involves manually clicking buildings for income, and many find the tutorial vague and the strategic depth lacking. Once the mechanics click, the game feels too easy.

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Screenshots

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