Underplayed Gems

Love the Guard, Be the King - A Visual Novel (2026)

Love the Guard, Be the King - A Visual Novel cover
Developer
Ligia Nunes
Publisher
Ursa em Percurso
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Casual
Rating
5.0 of 5, 23 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 13 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A casual visual novel where you shape the bond between children raised as future king and designated whipping boy through narrative choices.

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What players say

Players praise the story, characters, and art, calling it one of the best visual novels they have played. The game offers three personality paths for the protagonist that change relationships, and many followed its years-long development from itch.io. Romance is limited to one character, Mathias, while other characters are not romanceable.

Screenshots

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