Get ready to claim the throne! The King is Watching, the highly anticipated roguelite kingdom builder from indie developer Hypnohead and powerhouse publisher tinyBuild, officially launches for PC via Steam on Monday, July 21, 2025. With over 200,000 wishlists, more than 300,000 demo downloads, and a 96% positive user rating on Steam, this innovative title is quickly becoming one of the year’s most buzzed-about strategy games.
A Kingdom Built on Sight – Unique Gameplay Mechanics
In The King is Watching, players assume the mantle of an omniscient monarch, commanding their kingdom not by hand, but by sight. Your royal gaze dictates productivity—peasants only work when watched, forcing you to balance observation, strategy, and expansion in real time. Unlike traditional base-builders, this game incorporates roguelite mechanics, ensuring that no two reigns are ever the same. Adapt, rebuild, and reign again with new challenges each playthrough.
Command, Conquer, and Strategize
Vigilantly prepare for surprise enemy invasions as rival factions vie for power. Use your line of sight to manage resources, train peasants into elite warriors, and outmaneuver your foes. Secure powerful magic spells from the Mages Guild, trade with local villagers to unlock ancient technologies, and dominate the battlefield with strategic precision.
Explore Diverse Biomes and Tactical Terrain
Expand your empire across a variety of richly detailed biomes, each presenting unique environmental conditions and strategic benefits. From fortified palisades to lush highlands, your surroundings will influence every tactical decision. Deploy cavalry champions, arcane wizards, and master tacticians to exploit the terrain and crush any opposition.
Wishlist Now and Join the Royal Court
The King is Watching reinvents the kingdom builder genre with its compelling blend of strategy, resource management, and roguelite gameplay. Whether you’re a fan of tactical warfare, city building, or quirky indie innovations, this title offers a fresh and immersive take on monarchy management.
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