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About Clicky Islands
Clicky Islands is an indie clicker/city-builder hybrid from Karrot Games released in 2026. Set in a tropical archipelago, you act as a governor tasked with growing settlements through resource management and incremental upgrades. The game blends automatic resource generation with manual clicks to gather materials like wood and stone. Players expand islands by constructing buildings, unlocking new districts, and optimizing production chains. It runs on PC and Linux with minimal system requirements. The core appeal lies in its low-effort progression loops and colorful visuals, though it lacks deep strategic complexity. Best suited for players who enjoy idle mechanics with a light city-builder twist.
Gameplay
Each session starts with clicking on palm trees and rocks to collect basic resources. After a few hours, you unlock buildings that automate production, but manual clicks still matter for maximizing output. You allocate resources to build farms, workshops, and residential zones, which in turn generate more materials and population growth. Upgrades let you merge islands, unlock special districts like harbors, and reduce click requirements. The pace is intentionally slow; early progress feels rewarding, but late-game expansion requires grinding for rare resources. Controls are simple, left-click to gather, right-click to manage menus. The loop is relaxing but repetitive, with minimal penalties for inactivity.
What Players Think
PlayPile users rate it 7.8/10, with 42% completing the final island tier. Average playtime is 18 hours, though 60% quit before unlocking all districts. Community moods are split between "Relaxing" (34%) and "Addictive" (28%), but 19% call it "Uninspired." Critics praise the vibrant art style but note shallow mechanics. One review says, "It's like a Tamagotchi for city-building, but the upgrades get boring after 10 hours." Achievement completion is 58%, with 50 total trophies rewarding milestones like building 100 structures. Price at launch was $14.99, with a 20% discount on the first month.
PlayPile's Take
Clicky Islands works best as a browser-like distraction, not a deep strategy game. It’s ideal for players who want to zone out while watching numbers grow, but its repetitive late-game and lack of customization may frustrate others. The $14.99 price tag is fair for casual clickers, but don’t expect lasting engagement beyond 20 hours. If you’ve enjoyed idle games like Cookie Clicker with a light city-builder overlay, this is a decent pick. Otherwise, skip it.
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