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The King is Watching is a roguelite kingdom builder. Rule by the power of your royal gaze! Decide between producing resources, training armies, or balancing both, while adapting to unique events every run

The King is Watching is a rts, dark fantasy and roguelike game developed by Hypnohead and published by tinyBuild.
Released on July 21st 2025 is available only on Windows in 5 languages: English, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian and Simplified Chinese.

It has received 1,345 reviews of which 1,111 were positive and 234 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. 😊

The game is currently priced at 13.49€ on Steam with a 10% discount, but you can find it for 5.05€ on Gamivo.

The Steam community has classified The King is Watching into these genres:

RTS Dark Fantasy Roguelike Fantasy Base Building Strategy Resource Management Tower Defense City Builder Medieval Tactical Deckbuilding Roguelite Replay Value Combat Pixel Graphics Auto Battler Building 2D Relaxing

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System requirements

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Windows

OS *: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8/8.1, 10, 11
Processor: 2.0 Ghz
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: 1Gb Video Memory, capable of OpenGL 3.0+ support (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable)
Storage: 1 GB available space

User reviews & Ratings

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July 2025

Just fyi: Most negative reviews are about the lack of a mid-run save feature, and since a run can last up to hours, it is desperately needed. But the developers already mentioned that this feature is their highest priority and they are working on it, so if not having the save feature is a dealbreaker for you, just wait until it is patched in the coming weeks. Overall it is a great game tho and I am looking forward to sink many many hours into it.

July 2025

I love this game!! But I hate it when the time acceleration stops working during battles. PLEASE FIX THIS! The game is already so slow - it feels like my time is being wasted. There’s no good reason why speed-up should disable in combat.

July 2025

Good Game, as of July 21st 2025 it lacks a mid-run save feature. Considering the existence of an endless mode it is a somewhat big oversight.

July 2025

An Addictive Blend of Strategy and Progression This game is a gem for anyone who enjoys strategy with a twist. At its core, it’s a unique blend of kingdom management, resource allocation, and roguelite progression, wrapped in a deceptively simple mechanic: your gaze. Progress only happens where you’re actively looking, which adds a really clever layer of tension and micromanagement. Farms won’t grow, mines won’t dig, and soldiers won’t train unless you’re watching them. It's a mechanic that sounds quirky at first but quickly becomes both fun and challenging. You start with an empty kingdom abut where you choose to focus determines the fate of your empire. Need food? Watch the fields. Want riches? Keep an eye on the gold mines. Preparing for a siege? Your gaze better be on the barracks. That one mechanic alone makes every decision feel impactful. The resource system is rich and satisfying. Managing water, wheat, stone, coal, and silver makes for deep strategy without becoming overwhelming. Farms keep your people alive, mines give you the currency for upgrades, and workshops provide tools for defense and magic. Every run is a balancing act between survival and expansion. What really gives this game staying power is the roguelite progression. Each run unlocks permanent upgrades, new units, stronger defenses, and deeper strategies. Your reign might fall today, but tomorrow, you return stronger and smarter. And let’s talk about the challenge: Each map throws new curveballs at you. From cursed cemeteries to fiery depths, you’re constantly adapting. Enemies come with unique Generals who force you to change tactics. It’s never just “build and wait”, you’re always thinking, always reacting. But here's the beauty of it: The game scales to how you want to play. Want a more relaxed experience? You can just enjoy the loop of managing your kingdom at your pace. Want to go full optimization mode and min/max every action to push just a bit further than your last run? You absolutely can and the game rewards it. My advice? Try the demo first. It’ll give you a perfect sense of whether this game is your style. But if it clicks with you like it did with me, you’ll find yourself saying, “Just one more run...” over and over again. A brilliant little strategy game that respects your time, challenges your mind, and keeps you coming back with that classic roguelite itch. Don’t sleep on this one.

July 2025

My peasants don't just work-my gaze litrally funds the economy! The game is pure fun & very challenging (many similar games end up feeling way too easy which kinda ruins the fun), It demands both big-picture planning and immediate attention, all while facing real-time threats. The gaze mechanic stands out, forcing you to multitask and adapt on the fly 10/10

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Frequently Asked Questions

The King is Watching is currently priced at 13.49€ on Steam.

The King is Watching is currently available at a 10% discount. You can purchase it for 13.49€ on Steam.

The King is Watching received 1,111 positive votes out of a total of 1,345 achieving a rating of 7.89.

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The King is Watching was developed by Hypnohead and published by tinyBuild.

The King is Watching is playable and fully supported on Windows.

The King is Watching is not playable on MacOS.

The King is Watching is not playable on Linux.

The King is Watching is a single-player game.

The King is Watching does not currently offer any DLC.

The King is Watching does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

The King is Watching does not support Steam Remote Play.

The King is Watching is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for The King is Watching.

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