# Close Cities

> cities + kings + puzzles

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.juan.ma.tinycastle](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.juan.ma.tinycastle)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.juan.ma.tinycastle`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Juanma Altamirano
- **Category:** GAME\_PUZZLE
- **Downloads:** 171,274
- **Rating:** 3.99 / 5 (2,308 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-24
- **First published:** 2024-02-15
- **Publisher country:** ES
- **Size:** 87 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.juan.ma.tinycastle)
- **Website:** [https://thepangry.com](https://thepangry.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://thepangry.com/privacypolicy/](https://thepangry.com/privacypolicy/)

## Description

Close Cities is an engaging and relaxing puzzle game where players build beautiful cities across different worlds through time. With 160 unique levels spread across various worlds governed by kings, players will start each level with an empty map and strategically place roads and areas by tapping or dragging. The game is accessible to everyone, requiring no prior knowledge of architecture, as it offers clear tutorials at a comfortable pace. Journey through time accompanied by soothing music, unraveling each challenging puzzle to build your empire and become a Close Cities legend.

## Rankings

- #171,327 — Overall
- #11 — close

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Close Cities is a cute, relaxing puzzle game with engaging, bite-sized challenges, charming visuals, and pleasant music. Many players praise its accessible design, but most reviews flag the heavy ad load in the free version, which disrupts flow. Some notes of repetition over longer play sessions exist. A low-cost paid option is widely regarded as worthwhile, potentially removing ads and improving the experience. Overall, it's a quality casual puzzle title that shines with the paid upgrade.

### Pros

- Cute art style and visuals
- Engaging, challenging yet accessible puzzles
- Pleasant music and sound design
- Short, bite-sized levels ideal for casual play
- Low-cost paid option that reviewers say is worth it

### Cons

- Ads after nearly every level in the free version, interrupting gameplay
- High ad load makes the free experience feel like an ad-watching cycle
- Puzzles can feel repetitive over time

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