Kingdom Eighties

Buy75%

Mostly Positive · 3k player reviews · Medium confidence

Worth it for the right player.

Fury Studios · Exploration · Jun 26, 2023

Player review score
75%
Mostly Positive
Price
$3.59−70%
Lowest ever
Playing right now
All-time peak
Not charted

Steam only charts its most-played games, and this one isn’t among them.

Achievements
31
total to unlock
Steam does not publish achievement rarity.
Languages
11
Full audio0 of 11
Subtitles11 of 11

Should I buy Kingdom Eighties?

Buy it if you like
  • Story: 113 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Gameplay: 104 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Graphics: 36 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • Difficulty: 55 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
  • Multiplayer: 12 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
  • Bugs: 8 reviews raised it, mostly criticism

Based on 3k player reviews · updated

What players think

The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
58% of themes are praise17% are divided25% are complaints
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
113 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
This chapter-based structure gives the game a stronger narrative backbone than any previous Kingdom entry, helping it flow like an 80s coming-of-age movie complete with its own band of archetypal companions.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
104 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
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.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
36 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The environmental design is also exceptional—each chapter’s backdrop feels distinct yet connected through the consistent lighting and tone.
Co-op
Players who bring up Co-op mostly praise it.
31 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Kingdom Two Crowns is a fantastic game and if you are looking for a one button strategic management base defense game to enjoy your with your loved one on couch coop, you should absolutely buy that game instead.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
23 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The soundtrack, composed of electronic beats and ambient synth melodies, amplifies the aesthetic beautifully.
Combat
Players who bring up Combat mostly praise it.
11 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Eigthies brings companions which are very helpful in combat and build towers.

+1 more players loved

Theme by theme

Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.

Players love
Story113 reviews
Gameplay104 reviews
Graphics36 reviews
Co-op31 reviews
Audio23 reviews
Combat11 reviews
Steam Deck6 reviews
Divided opinion
Characters
60% still recommend
Monetization
25% still recommend
Players complain
Difficulty
73% still recommend
Multiplayer
58% still recommend
Bugs
63% still recommend

What you get

Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.

Play modes

  • Co-op
  • Multi-player
  • Shared/Split Screen
  • Shared/Split Screen Co-op
  • Single-player

Controller

  • DualSense Controller Support
  • DualShock Controller Support
  • Full controller support

Store features

  • Family Sharing
  • Remote Play Together
  • Steam Achievements
  • Steam Cloud
  • Steam Trading Cards

Platforms

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux

Valve device support

Steam DeckVerified
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified

Should I buy it now?

Based on Steam price history.

Lowest ever recorded
$3.59$11.99−70%

That's the lowest price we've ever recorded.

7 points recordedtoday · $3.59

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