Prologue for a Vacant Kingdom

Prologue for a Vacant Kingdom

shru · April 18, 2019 · Bullet Hell, Free to Play, Action, RPG, Indie

Prologue for a Vacant Kingdom is free to play — no purchase needed. We track it so you know if that ever changes.

PC
Very Positive95% · 2391playing now
This game is free to play. Get it on Steam →

Screenshots

Prologue for a Vacant Kingdom price

Prologue for a Vacant Kingdom is free to play — there is no purchase price, on Steam or anywhere else we track. We keep watching it, so if it ever stops being free the price history on this page will show when that happened and what it changed to.

About Prologue for a Vacant Kingdom


Vacant Kingdom is a bullet hell action-RPG for PC and Mac. Its combat takes inspiration from Japanese arcade shooters, but the story and world are structured like an action-RPG. Bosses will put your skills to the test, but you'll only have to defeat each one once.

In Vacant Kingdom you explore a whimsical yet desolate land and try to uncover the mystery of where its inhabitants went. On the way you'll meet a colourful cast of characters. Like a chef who only knows one recipe, a nefarious wizard who wields the dark power of obtuse riddles, and a robot who is programmed to teach the world about insects.

Why "Prologue"?


Prologue for a Vacant Kingdom is a slice of a larger game which will eventually be released as Farewell for a Vacant Kingdom. You can think of it as a demo designed to gather feedback so that the final game can be as great as possible. However, even though Prologue is a demo, it does contain a lot of content. Most players can expect to spend 2-3 hours completing it.

Key Gamer Features

  • Challenging bullet hell gameplay in a unique action-RPG framework.
  • Three levels of difficulty to suit beginners and veterans alike.
  • Explore a haunted resort and uncover its secrets.
  • Meet a cast of quirky characters.
  • Created all by one person.

Prologue for a Vacant Kingdom — game info

Platforms
Windows, macOS
Steam Deck
Playable
Player modes
Single-player
Controller
Full controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

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

Recommended Jan 11, 2026
Charming game! The player character's inertia takes some getting used to, though.
1 found this helpful
Not recommended Jun 29, 2026
I just kind of don't like it.
Recommended Nov 8, 2025
"Prologue for a Vacant Kingdom" предлагает глубокую стратегию с элементами драмы и магии. Игроки управляют ресурсами, строят поселения и борются за власть — всё это насыщает игру. Сюжет логичен, но некоторые механики требуют времени на освоение. Графика и музыка добавляют атмосферу, но плавность персонажей немного оставляет желать лучшего. В целом, игра хорошая для любителей стратегий с элементами вдохновения.
Recommended Jun 10, 2025
Prologue for a Vacant Kingdom is a delightful, bite-sized taste of a promising bullet-hell action RPG. Don't let the "Prologue" tag fool you – this demo packs a punch! The core bullet-hell combat is satisfyingly challenging, perfectly balanced within an RPG structure where you only fight bosses once. Exploring the whimsical yet melancholic world is a joy, thanks to a genuinely quirky cast of characters you meet along the way. The art and atmosphere are charming and distinct. Crucially for Deck users: It runs flawlessly. Played on SteamOS via a Micro SD card on my OLED Steam Deck, I experienced zero issues – smooth performance, great controls. Yes, it's short, but that's the point. This is a substantial, polished demo designed to showcase the vision for the full Farewell for a Vacant Kingdom and gather feedback. Considering it's free, the amount of content and polish here is fantastic. Perfect for: Bullet-hell fans, action RPG players, Steam Deck owners looking for a quick, high-quality session, anyone who enjoys quirky worlds and characters. Give it a shot (it's free!), enjoy the challenge and charm.
Recommended Nov 26, 2024
For a demo have a decent amount of content. I enjoy the puzzles a lot. Nice sounds... But the overall dificulty is a little too much. Just 1HP is painfull!
Recommended Oct 11, 2023
Hilarious! What a wonderfully crafted game. Shru is such a hidden gem.

Community reviews

—

0 reviews

Sign in to write a review.

No reviews yet. Be the first to review this game.

More like Prologue for a Vacant Kingdom

News

All news →
Hogwarts Legacy price history: where the floor really isDeals

Hogwarts Legacy price history: where the floor really is

Our Hogwarts Legacy price history runs to 100 daily readings and a $3.99 median. Why the sub-dollar figure in search results is noise, and what to actually pay.

Oct 15, 2026
Enshrouded price after 1.0: what it costs nowPC

Enshrouded price after 1.0: what it costs now

Enshrouded hit 1.0 today, but the Enshrouded price rose on 8 September and the key resellers have not followed. What our nine tracked sellers show, and whether to buy now.

Oct 15, 2026
Starfield price history: the sub-$20 window, and who set itPC

Starfield price history: the sub-$20 window, and who set it

Our Starfield price history shows one reseller set the all-time low over five weeks in late summer 2026. What a good price looks like now, and why Game Pass comes first.

Oct 14, 2026
Boltgun 2 price: buy the sequel, or the cheap first game?PC

Boltgun 2 price: buy the sequel, or the cheap first game?

The Boltgun 2 price has no cheaper route on launch day — our record shows one listing, unmoved since September. The first game is the bargain, but a smaller one than it was.

Oct 14, 2026
Rust price: why the cheap keys vanished, and when to buyPC

Rust price: why the cheap keys vanished, and when to buy

The Rust price has two answers: an official one that barely moves, and a reseller one that sat in single digits for 95 days and then disappeared. Our record shows both.

Oct 13, 2026
Planet Zoo 2 price: which edition, and when it gets cheaperPC

Planet Zoo 2 price: which edition, and when it gets cheaper

Planet Zoo 2 is out today. The Planet Zoo 2 price splits two ways, the cheap pre-order keys stopped existing three weeks ago, and the original got dearer as the sequel landed.

Oct 13, 2026
Steam Black Friday sale 2026: there isn't one. Buy or wait?Deals

Steam Black Friday sale 2026: there isn't one. Buy or wait?

There is no Steam Black Friday sale in 2026. Last year, the first in years without one, 42% of popular games were discounted on Steam anyway and the Black Friday price beat the Winter Sale for 47%.

Oct 12, 2026
Games that never go on sale on Steam, and the ones that barely doDeals

Games that never go on sale on Steam, and the ones that barely do

We checked Steam's full price history for 590 popular games. Only three have never been discounted, one by policy. These are the games that never go on sale, the ones that barely do, and the 122 that got pricier.

Oct 12, 2026

Top games right now

All rankings →
  1. 1Counter-Strike 2Free
  2. 2Dota 2Free
  3. 3PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDSFree
  4. 4Grand Theft Auto V Legacy—
  5. 5Terraria$2.16
  6. 6Rust$25.81
  7. 7Team Fortress 2Free
  8. 8Black Myth: Wukong$36.47
  9. 9HELLDIVERS™ 2$25.04
  10. 10ELDEN RING$49.41
  11. 11Apex Legends™Free
  12. 12Left 4 Dead 2$9.99
  13. 13Stardew Valley$13.81
  14. 14Wallpaper Engine$3.99
  15. 15Euro Truck Simulator 2$10.20
  16. 16Dead by Daylight$6.83
  17. 17Red Dead Redemption 2$11.11
  18. 18Baldur's Gate 3$57.73
  19. 19Phasmophobia$17.27
  20. 20War ThunderFree
  21. 21Call of Duty®—
  22. 22ARK: Survival Evolved$13.45
  23. 23Among Us$2.99
  24. 24The Forest$19.70