Cheepr
Games Indie The King is Watching
Indie · Hypnohead

The King is Watching

The King is Watching
Steam Deck Playable 🖥 Windows
Very Positive · 89% of 10,029
DeveloperHypnohead
GenreIndie
$8.99 −40% near all-time low
Get deal →
Our take

Great time to buy

Strong reviews, and it's near its cheapest ever.

Quality89/100
Excellent
  • 89% positive of 10,029 reviews
Value100/100
Lowest ever
  • Now $8.99 — 40% off $14.99
  • Lowest we've recorded: $8.99

Compare prices

Official store Best price
checked
steam, Official store, 40% off, $8.99
Shop now at steam

Keyshops

No keyshop sources live yet.

Report a wrong price

DLC(2)

Packs & bundles(16)

About

The King is Watching is a roguelite kingdom builder. Rule by the power of your royal gaze! Decide between producing resources, training armies, or balancing both, while adapting to unique events every run

Roadmap


About the Game

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!

Review sentiment over time
positive critical

Media

The King is Watching screenshot 1
The King is Watching screenshot 2
The King is Watching screenshot 3
The King is Watching screenshot 4
The King is Watching screenshot 5
The King is Watching screenshot 6
The King is Watching screenshot 7
The King is Watching screenshot 8
The King is Watching screenshot 9
The King is Watching screenshot 10
The King is Watching screenshot 11
The King is Watching screenshot 12
The King is Watching screenshot 13
The King is Watching screenshot 14

System requirements

System requirements platform
Minimum
Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8/8.1, 10, 11
  • Processor: 2.0 Ghz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 1Gb Video Memory, capable of OpenGL 3.0+ support (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable)
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

Achievements

Showing the 16 most-earned of 47 achievements

  • ach_challenge_first_blood
    96.9% of players
  • ach_challenge_ascension_0
    72.2% of players
  • ach_challenge_ascension_3
    45.0% of players
  • ach_challenge_no_castle_damage
    39.0% of players
  • ach_challenge_double_damage
    36.3% of players
  • ach_challenge_bosses_village
    36.2% of players
  • ach_challenge_diversity
    33.4% of players
  • ach_challenge_kill_enemies
    30.0% of players
  • ach_challenge_high_morale
    28.5% of players
  • ach_challenge_army_quantity
    25.4% of players
  • ach_challenge_ascension_5
    23.4% of players
  • ach_challenge_royal_cellar
    18.2% of players
  • ach_challenge_bosses_graveyard
    12.9% of players
  • ach_challenge_no_gaze_upgrades
    12.9% of players
  • ach_challenge_no_limit_upgrades
    12.4% of players
  • ach_challenge_no_spells
    12.2% of players

Age rating & content

dejus6
Violência fantasiosa
igrs13
Kekerasan
steam_germany6
Fantasy-Gewalt

Price history

Lowest prices
Lowest prices view
All-time low $8.99
2026-07-06
Current $8.99
3-month low $8.99
12-month low $8.99
All-time low $8.99
2026-07-06

Latest news

Game info

Developer Hypnohead
Publisher tinyBuild
Platforms Windows
Compatibility
Steam Deck Playable
Features
Single-playerSteam AchievementsSteam CloudFamily Sharing