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Kingdoms and Castles is the version of city-building I would hand to someone who has never played the genre. The systems are readable, the raids give you something to defend against, and the whole thing runs on hardware that most low-spec lists would consider borderline. It missed the main list because the strategic ceiling is lower than the games above it: once you understand the resource loop and basic wall placement, there is not a lot pulling you back for another run. But as an entry point for players who want to build something without drowning in menus, it is an excellent starting place.