Reigns (2016)

Developer: Nerial
Publisher: Devolver Digital
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG, Simulation
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 8,096 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Playing feels like a fast-paced, binary decision-making dance where each swipe ripples through a comically grim kingdom.

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What players say

Players enjoy the absurd humor and the novelty of swiping left or right to rule a kingdom, but consensus is that content is shallow and runs dry fast.

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