The Royal Writ

Buy83%

Very Positive · 539 player reviews · Medium confidence

Likely worth it. Reviews lean strongly positive.

Save Sloth Studios · Strategy · Aug 7, 2025

Player review score
83%
Very Positive
Price
$14.99
Playing right now
All-time peak
Not charted

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

Achievements
41
total to unlock
Steam does not publish achievement rarity.
Languages
13
Full audio0 of 13
Subtitles13 of 13

Should I buy The Royal Writ?

Buy it if you like
  • Gameplay: 98 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Graphics: 38 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Story: 35 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • Difficulty: 31 reviews raised it, mostly criticism

Based on 539 player reviews · updated

What players think

The recurring themes across 269 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
72% of themes are praise14% are divided14% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
98 of 269 sampled reviews raised it
I cannot really compare it to anything directly, the core mechanic of the game is pretty unique.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
38 of 269 sampled reviews raised it
The graphics are charming and there is a story with cutscenes in between acts.
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
35 of 269 sampled reviews raised it
I really appreciate the two act structure of the game, I haven't seen many roguelike-deckbuilders with a complete story and a major twist that changes all of your cards and a lot of the gameplay.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
23 of 269 sampled reviews raised it
8/11/25 UPDATE: I just want to update my review to appreciate the soundtrack a lot more, it's such a fun jovial and jaunty vibe and very standout distinct.
Combat
Players who bring up Combat mostly praise it.
11 of 269 sampled reviews raised it
Its combat and mechanics are fresh and fun, the Art direction is vibrant and eye catching, and each game is an entirely different beast than the last.

Theme by theme

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

Players love
Gameplay98 reviews
Graphics38 reviews
Story35 reviews
Audio23 reviews
Combat11 reviews
Divided opinion
Characters
75% still recommend
Players complain
Difficulty
87% still recommend

What you get

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

Play modes

  • Single-player

Controller

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

Store features

  • Adjustable Text Size
  • Camera Comfort
  • Color Alternatives
  • Custom Volume Controls
  • Family Sharing
  • Mouse Only Option
  • Playable without Timed Input
  • Steam Achievements

Platforms

  • Windows

Valve device support

Steam DeckVerified
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified

Should I buy it now?

Based on Steam price history.

Prices have been lower
$14.99

The lowest we've tracked is $7.49.

7 points recordedtoday · $14.99

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