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For The King

For The King

For The King is a strategic RPG that blends tabletop and roguelike elements in a challenging adventure that spans the realms. Set off on a single player experience or play cooperatively both online and locally.

88%
Very Positive
DeveloperIronOak Games
PublisherCurve Games
Release DateApr 19, 2018
$19.99
Peak Players9.8K
Metacritic79
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows · macOS · Linux
Adventure
Indie
RPG
Strategy
AI Review Summary

For The King is a challenging tabletop-inspired RPG that blends procedural exploration with turn-based combat, highly praised for its engaging co-op experience. While its simplified mechanics and charming art style are accessible, players frequently face intense frustration due to heavy reliance on RNG and punishing difficulty spikes that can wipe out hours of progress.

Pros

  • Excellent cooperative multiplayer experience that is particularly fun with friends or family.90%
  • Engaging blend of tabletop board game mechanics and procedural RPG elements.85%
  • High replayability with a significant amount of content and diverse campaigns.80%
  • Charming low-poly art style and solid visual presentation.70%
  • Strategic depth in party management and tactical turn-based combat.75%

Cons

  • Heavy reliance on RNG and dice rolls can lead to frustrating losses regardless of strategy.95%
  • Punishing difficulty spikes and aggressive level scaling make the game feel nearly impossible at times.85%
  • Lack of meaningful permanent progression to help bridge the difficulty gap between runs.60%
  • Long play sessions can feel wasted when a single bad roll ends a multi-hour run.80%

Notable Mentions

  • The game is frequently compared to physical tabletop games like Talisman.
  • Players report a 'love-hate' relationship with the game due to its addictive but infuriating nature.
Confidence: 63%
Based on the 104 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Aug 14, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
912
Peak · last 90 days
1.7K
All-time peak
9.8K

Price

Current price
$19.99
Lowest tracked
$3.99since Jan 18, 2026

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
77%
All-time positive
88%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews43.7K
Positive: 38.4K (88%)Negative: 5.4K (12%)

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Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

36h

Avg Playtime at Review

72%

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