# Paragon Pioneers

> A city-building idle game

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1599308482](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1599308482)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1599308482`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Tobias Arlt
- **Category:** Simulation
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (327 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.125
- **Last updated:** 2025-10-17
- **First published:** 2022-06-23
- **Size:** 180 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/paragon-pioneers/id1599308482)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://paragonpioneers.com/app\_privacy.html](https://paragonpioneers.com/app_privacy.html)

## Description

Paragon Pioneers is a deep city-building idle game where you discover, conquer and build across islands to satisfy your inhabitants. It features over 100 buildings, production chains for 70+ goods, fleet exploration, and an intuitive combat system against orcs. The game runs offline, with no ads, and includes a unique island generator to tailor maps to your playstyle.

Relaxed by charming medieval-fantasy visuals, the game emphasizes long-term empire planning. The custodian system grants powerful skills that shape your next empires, boosting replay value. This page presents the full version of Paragon Pioneers; the lite version is available separately. Join the community on Discord or reach out to the developer via the project page.

## Rankings

- #85,106 — Overall

## Review summary

Paragon Pioneers is praised for its ads-free, affordable price and deep, satisfying resource management with trade-route optimization. Players enjoy the idle-leaning but highly strategic gameplay and strong developer/community support, along with a world-building aesthetic reminiscent of Anno. Common caveats center on onboarding: tutorials and trade mechanics can be hard to grasp, which may deter casual players. Overall, the game offers rich depth and replayability for those willing to invest the learning curve.

### Pros

- No ads, no in-app purchases, and an affordable price.
- Deep, satisfying resource management and trade-route optimization with strong replay value.
- Idle-friendly yet engaging, with progress that continues even when you’re not actively playing.
- Strong developer/community support, including a wiki and active Discord channel, with ongoing updates.
- World-building and gameplay feel reminiscent of Anno, delivering a rewarding, long-term strategy experience.

### Cons

- Onboarding and tutorials are unclear, making it hard to grasp core mechanics like trade routes and gold early on.
- Trade routes and economy are deep and complex, which can be intimidating for new players.
- Some players feel the game is not for casual players due to its depth.

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