King of the World

King of the World

Contec Games · 2018 · Strategy, Indie, Free to Play, Multiplayer, Real-Time

PC
Very Positive83% · 136
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About King of the World


Welcome to a world of skillfull commanders, cunning tacticians and backstabbing schemers.

Balanced Gameplay


Become the winner by outsmarting your opponents or simply conquer them by force. It doesn't matter if you're a tactical genius or a novice, all players will start each game with the same conditions.

Different Armies


Chose between 3 different armies from 3 different eras each offering an unique playstyle to find the one that suits you the best, perform well in-game and several skins can be obtained to get even more unique.

Technology Tree


Features a unique technology tree for each army, gain technology points every 5 turns that you can use to enhance your strategies.

12 Player Free for all


Engage in 12 player battles where everyone is against each other, or simply create a custom game to play with less or bring your friends to play in any kind of team composition you'd like.

Control regions to increase your income


Take control of all points in a region to increase your income with the amount of points in the region, controlling regions will grant you additional reinforcements.

Balanced Gameplay


Become the winner by outsmarting your opponents or simply conquer them by force. It doesn't matter if you're a tactical genius or a novice, all players will start each game with the same conditions.

Leveling System


Gain experience points after each match, gain in game currency after each level, special skins or loading borders each milestone up to level 100.

Welcoming Community


Join our new player friendly community, get tips on how to play or find a friend. Discord link in the Forum.

Previously included in the Definitive Edition but now free for everyone!

  • Singleplayer Campaign - Experience our singleplayer campaign with an epic story.
  • Map Editor - Create your own maps, and share them for everyone to play!
  • Ability to create custom games.

DLC & expansions

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Recommended Mar 9, 2024
11 found this helpful
Recommended Nov 27, 2025
King of the World offers a clean, fast-paced twist on real-time strategy, with quick matches and streamlined controls that make it easy to jump in and start conquering. The minimalist map design keeps things readable, while the steady escalation of unit production adds a satisfying sense of momentum. A simple but engaging RTS that’s fun to dip into when you want strategy without the stress.
3 found this helpful
Recommended May 3, 2024
2 found this helpful
Recommended Nov 28, 2025
its RISK without the dice rolls and turns
1 found this helpful
Recommended Oct 26, 2025
Игра 'King of the World' оказалась неожиданно увлекательной стратегией! Простой, на первый взгляд, игровой процесс быстро затягивает, заставляя продумывать каждый свой ход. Особенно понравилась возможность дипломатических маневров – заключать союзы, подставлять соперников, развязывать войны, все как в настоящей политике. Графическое исполнение лаконичное, но приятное, не отвлекает от самого геймплея. Изначально настораживало обилие микротранзакций, но, к счастью, они не критичны для прохождения. Можно вполне комфортно играть и без доната, просто это потребует больше времени и тактического мышления. Не хватает, пожалуй, более глубокой кастомизации своей фракции и разветвленной системы исследований. Однако, учитывая цену игры, об этом грех жаловаться. В целом, это отличная игра для любителей пошаговых стратегий, позволяющая почувствовать себя настоящим властелином мира. Рекомендую!
1 found this helpful
Not recommended Sep 20, 2025
[quote][b]Note: Dead PvP game[/b] This game contains no meaningful single player content. There's no viably populated servers/active player population. This game cannot be played as intended.[/quote] [quote][b][url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microtransaction]Warning: In-Game Cash Shop[/url][/b] This game is infested with a toxic mobile app style cash shop. You will be prompted to and expected to give money/credit card details to the developers through this cash shop to buy in-game goods so you can play the game.[/quote] This is one of those cases where a developer bit off way more than they could chew, and also didn't bother with QA or testing or focus groups... really important stuff, especially when slapping together a PvP game... amateur developers love PvP games because they don't have to add any content (this does, in fairness, have a godawful campaign, not worth it, and too shallow to count towards the crux of the game as a failed PvP arena). It's a tower orientated RTS, thematically ripping off Age of Empires only badly. It lacked balance, polish, nuance, and engaging progression (we all know how good it feels to get out the big end game units in successful RTS ga…
1 found this helpful

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