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The King Is Watching

by Hypnohead·published by tinyBuild

21 July 2025T35
PCWindows

How long to beat

only 1 report

3h

Rushed

main story only

13h

Normally

story and some extras

45h

Completionist

everything in it

Where to get it

Trailer

Gallery

18

Screenshots

Key art

About

Ah, my glorious kingdom! A land where peasants toil, miners dig, and knights train... but only when I look at them! My gaze is law—progress thrives where I watch, but the moment I turn away? Laziness! Chaos! I must choose wisely: should I focus on the fields for food, the mines for riches, or the barracks for defense? With resources, I can even expand my all-seeing gaze, ensuring my kingdom flourishes… and that no one slacks off under my rule! 

Water, wheat, stone, coal, silver—every resource fuels my empire! Farms feed my people, mines fund my ambitions, and workshops forge mighty defenses. Shall I invest in archers, reinforce the walls, or harness magic? Even my castle needs repairs when the enemy strikes! Every decision shapes my reign, and only a well-managed kingdom will survive the storm.

Rulership is no easy task! Each land presents new trials, from cursed cemeteries to infernal depths, forcing me to adapt. Yet every defeat is a lesson! As a true roguelite, my efforts grant permanent upgrades, unlocking new abilities, stronger defenses, and powerful strategies for my next reign. A true king doesn’t just rule—he evolves, forging an unstoppable legacy with each attempt!

Each battlefield hides unpredictable threats—enemies are led by unexpected Generals, demanding unique tactics to defeat. Want to conquer them all? You’ll need multiple runs! But fear not! My royal council aids me with cavalry masters, arcane sages, and cunning strategists. With their wisdom—and my unwavering gaze—victory is inevitable!

Ways to play

Modes

Single player

Perspective

Bird view / Isometric

Engine

GameMaker

Expanded from

DLC

The King is Watching: Crowns of History

Languages

11 languages, with audio, subtitles and interface
Languageaudiosubtitlesinterface
Chinese (Simplified)——
English——
French——
German——
Japanese——
Korean——
Polish——
Portuguese (Brazil)——
Portuguese (Portugal)——
Russian——
Spanish (Spain)——

Also known as

The King is Watching.exe — windows executable

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Facts

Developer

Hypnohead

Publisher

tinyBuild

Released

21 July 2025

Platforms

PCWindows

Age ratings

PEGI7ESRBT

Standing

Top 17% by visits

Tags

Diagonal-downFree cameraReal-timeCity building / construction simulationManagerial / business simulationPoint and selectFantasyMedieval