Worth it for the right player.
At $11.99. It has been as low as $3.59.
- Story and characters: 143 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Gameplay: 75 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 37 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Multiplayer: 14 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Bugs: 10 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 3k player reviews · updated 3 days ago
What players think
The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
While the narrative and aesthetic lean heavily into nostalgia, the gameplay foundation remains rooted in what defines the Kingdom franchise: the delicate rhythm of building, defending, and expanding, all while surviving the relentless cycle of day and night.
While the narrative and aesthetic lean heavily into nostalgia, the gameplay foundation remains rooted in what defines the Kingdom franchise: the delicate rhythm of building, defending, and expanding, all while surviving the relentless cycle of day and night.
Since I first stumbled upon the original Kingdom, it's been my go-to for that cozy gaming experience – you know, the one that lures you in with its calming tunes, charming pixel graphics, and a gameplay mix that's simple yet surprisingly intricate.
The soundtrack, composed of electronic beats and ambient synth melodies, amplifies the aesthetic beautifully.
All of them worked great on steam deck and are a good game to unwind with.
Theme by theme
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Ranked by how many sampled reviews mention each topic. A topic sits in a column by what reviewers said about that topic; the percentage beside it is how many of them recommended the game anyway. One more theme was raised by fewer than 6 sampled reviews and is not shown.
Should you buy it now?
Crit’s read on the price, from Steam price history.
Currently $11.99. The lowest we've tracked is $3.59.
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