From Press Release:
SEATTLE, WA – July 21, 2025 – The King is Watching, the roguelite kingdom builder from developer Hypnohead and publisher tinyBuild with more than 200k wishlists, 300k demo downloads, and a 96% rating on Steam, motivates lazy peasants to overcome invading armies today on PC via Steam.
Step into the shoes of a “motivational monarch” and witness as the realm praises his benevolence. Gaze upon the regions of a kingdom full of lazy peons to let them know it’s time to work. Stare at wheat fields and watch peasants harvest, but avert the royal gaze, and they’ll drop everything to avoid work. Stay vigilant on the castle to maintain production chains while invading armies attempt to divert attention.
Conquer challenges to unlock a total of seven monarchs, each with a distinct set of abilities. King Leo the Wise, a master architect, rewards servants with building blueprints. King Spellus, a wizard king through and through, passively generates crystals to refuel arcane power and conjures spells. King Alucard, on the other hand, can resurrect fallen soldiers to take on the battlefield as undead warriors.
Face a new villainous boss on each run, from dragons and necromancers to goblin warlords trying to overtake your settlement, each with a different attack plan and skillset. Adapt thy plans to accommodate for new spells, artifacts, and random blueprints, forging multiple paths ahead that ensure no run will be the same. For those looking for an extra challenge, try out the Threat Levels, where enemies gain new powers, demanding new royal strategies and split-second ruling.
“We’ve had amazing support from fans and the community throughout this journey, and we’re beyond thrilled to share The King is Watching with the world,” said Semyon Itmaniuk, Head of the Hypnohead Studio. “Embrace the monarchy, and craft a kingdom from the ground up into the most fearsome of them all. Huzzah!”
The King is Watching launches today on PC via Steam, with support for the following languages: English, Simplified Chinese, German, Russian, and Spanish (EU). Support for Japanese, Korean, French, Brazilian Portuguese, and Polish will be added soon after launch.
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