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The King is Watching: Crowns of History

2026 · Xbox Series X|S · PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation 5 · Nintendo Switch · Strategy · Indie

About this game

Play as Cleopatra, Taizong of Tang, and Xerxes, three legendary-inspired rulers with radically different playstyles. Master death and rebirth, dominate with devastating defenses, or risk everything for overwhelming power.

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.

Ah, my glorious kingdom! A land where peasants toil, miners dig, and knights train... but only when I look at them! My gaze is law—progress thrives where I watch, but the moment I turn away? Laziness! Chaos! I must choose wisely: should I focus on the fields for food, the mines for riches, or the barracks for defense? With resources, I can even expand my all-seeing gaze, ensuring my kingdom flourishes… and that no one slacks off under my rule! Water, wheat, stone, coal, silver—every resource fuels my empire! Farms feed my people, mines fund my ambitions, and workshops forge mighty defenses. Shall I invest in archers, reinforce the walls, or harness magic? Even my castle needs repairs when the enemy strikes! Every decision shapes my reign, and only a well-managed kingdom will survive the storm. Rulership is no easy task! Each land presents new trials, from cursed cemeteries to infernal depths, forcing me to adapt. Yet every defeat is a lesson! As a true roguelite, my efforts grant permanent upgrades, unlocking new abilities, stronger defenses, and powerful strategies for my next reign. A true king doesn’t just rule—he evolves, forging an unstoppable legacy with each attempt! Each battlefield hides unpredictable threats—enemies are led by unexpected Generals, demanding unique tactics to defeat. Want to conquer them all? You’ll need multiple runs! But fear not! My royal council aids me with cavalry masters, arcane sages, and cunning strategists. With their wisdom—and my unwavering gaze—victory is inevitable!

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Game facts

Release date

Mar 16, 2026

Developer

Hypnohead

Publisher

tinyBuild

Platforms

Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch

Genres

Strategy, Indie

Themes

Fantasy, Historical

Game modes

Single player

Perspective

Bird view / Isometric

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