King Of The Castle
Tributary Games · 2023 · Strategy, Choices Matter, Story Rich, Fantasy, Co-op
PC
Very Positive90% · 1,390
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About King Of The Castle
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Become the Monarch of a chaotic medieval kingdom where you rule through cunning politics and impossible choices while up to 24 players on your Council scheme to betray you. With nearly a million words of branching narrative, 80 unique endings, and gameplay that remembers every deed, no two reigns are ever the same—perfect for game nights, video calls, or Twitch streams where your audience becomes your would-be assassins.
Please Note - King of the Castle is a multiplayer only game which requires a minimum of 4 players.Only one player needs to own the game for the other 3 or more to play.Become the Monarch in this medieval party game and navigate a hilarious world of politics, treachery, and all-out rebellion, as your decisions see an empire flourish or come crashing to your feet.
King of the Castle is a multiplayer game of shifting power dynamics and intrigue. Host games of 3 to 24 other players who join as the 'loyal' Nobles of your Council, voting on your decisions - and twisting the story to their own sinister ends.
The perfect addition to your game night, tabletop group, or friends who just love to scheme against one another.
Plot regicide (and worse) in video call or couch co-op, with each game featuring them as central characters in this Game of Phones.
King of the Castle is fully Twitch-integrated and makes for the ultimate community game!
Streamers play as the Monarch and - with a simple “!join” command in chat - their Council can be joined by an unlimited amount of players, who use chat commands and our Twitch Extension to try and bump them off the throne.
King of the Castle is a multiplayer game of shifting power dynamics and intrigue. Host games of 3 to 24 other players who join as the 'loyal' Nobles of your Council, voting on your decisions - and twisting the story to their own sinister ends.
The perfect addition to your game night, tabletop group, or friends who just love to scheme against one another.
Plot regicide (and worse) in video call or couch co-op, with each game featuring them as central characters in this Game of Phones.
- With over 900,000 words across 950 possible Events and 80 unique Endings, no two reigns will be alike!
- Balance the competing demands of your Kingdom's Regions, each with 18 possible Schemes to overthrow you.
- Five unique Regions with their own Events - the brash Barons, ruthless Counts, wealthy Patricians, honourable Grandees and pagan Chiefs.
- Forge a unique history of your realm. King of the Castle remembers your every deed or misdeed and knits them into the story of your game.
- Build a narrative across over 17,000 choices, with each player a central character in their own emergent tale of ambition and betrayal.
- Play on after your victory (or usurpation) in Dynasty Games, with special Events and choices based on your previous game.
- Bribe, persuade or beg to get the votes you need, or just alter the Laws of Land to twist democracy in your favour...
- Tax to watch the gold (and salt) pile up.
- Watch your back! If Defiance gets too high, Regions can revolt in a Rebellion that'll tear your Kingdom apart.
- Personalize your Monarch or Noble with over 10 Quadrillion customisation combinations, including premium only options.
- By owning the game, take the starring role and appear in both Twitch and Party Games more often.
- Will you be the one to overthrow your favourite streamer?
King of the Castle is fully Twitch-integrated and makes for the ultimate community game!
Streamers play as the Monarch and - with a simple “!join” command in chat - their Council can be joined by an unlimited amount of players, who use chat commands and our Twitch Extension to try and bump them off the throne.
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
King Of The Castle is a unique blend of party game, political simulator, and interactive storytelling developed by Tributary Games and published by Team17. Rather than focusing on combat or resource management, the game places social interaction at the center of the experience. One player assumes the role of the monarch while everyone else becomes influential nobles competing for power, wealth, and survival. The result is an entertaining mix of diplomacy, manipulation, and unpredictable decision-making where every conversation has the potential to reshape the kingdom. Its simple setup, requiring only one game owner while other participants join through their phones or browsers, makes it an inviting choice for groups looking for a fresh multiplayer experience. Every campaign revolves around governing a troubled medieval realm filled with difficult choices and competing interests. The king must decide how to respond to crises involving taxation, diplomacy, succession, justice, and regional disputes, while the noble houses attempt to influence these decisions for their own benefit. Although the ruler technically holds the crown, they are constantly pressured by ambitious council memb…1 found this helpful
This is the most miserable game I have ever had the displeasure of playing
Great fun with friends
The H dynasty will last forever!
Fastest way to end friendships if you're playing with your friends.
I LOVE THIS GAME SO MUCH- I wish there were more plotlines and a way to have more than 3 regions- I hope to see a second or dlc one day!!!
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