Survival Kingdom (2016)

Developer: Bat Byte
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Genres: Indie, Strategy
Rating: 3.1 of 5, 44 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.9 hours
Where to get it: Steam

How it feels

A meticulous, turn-based struggle where every decision about taxes, laws, and sacrifices weighs on the kingdom's survival in a pixelated medieval world.

turn-based strategymedieval fantasypixel graphicschallengingresource managementstory-richretropunishing

What players say

Players say each turn feels identical to the last, with no story or new systems emerging over time. The game is very short, often beaten in under two hours, but offers a satisfying challenge once the survival formula is cracked. Opinion splits: some find the repetitive loop relaxing for the low price, while others find it frustrating due to overpowered enemies and punishing early attacks.

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