Roll Out the Royal Red Carpet for Roguelite Kingdom Builder ‘The King is Watching,’ Available Now on PC
Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2025 7:37 pm
Roll Out the Royal Red Carpet for Roguelite Kingdom Builder ‘The King is Watching,’ Available Now on PC
Don’t blink! Embody an ever-watchful king, and defend His Majesty’s people from doom
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.
For more information, visit tinyBuild's official website, follow @tinyBuild on Twitter, and join the official Discord server.
About tinyBuild
tinyBuild started as an indie game developer and morphed into a developer-publisher you can't miss. Our dedication to creating long-term partnerships and elevating recognizable franchises has resulted in many successful collaborations with talented developers from all over the world. The company has released dozens of games, including Hello Neighbor, Graveyard Keeper, SpeedRunners, and more. Although headquartered in the Seattle Area, USA, the company has established a strong global presence with studios across the US, Netherlands, Latvia, and throughout Eastern Europe.
About Hypnohead Studio
Hypnohead Studio is a small indie dev studio behind the Save the Reactor game, based in Serbia. The King is Watching is its second title.
Don’t blink! Embody an ever-watchful king, and defend His Majesty’s people from doom
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.
For more information, visit tinyBuild's official website, follow @tinyBuild on Twitter, and join the official Discord server.
About tinyBuild
tinyBuild started as an indie game developer and morphed into a developer-publisher you can't miss. Our dedication to creating long-term partnerships and elevating recognizable franchises has resulted in many successful collaborations with talented developers from all over the world. The company has released dozens of games, including Hello Neighbor, Graveyard Keeper, SpeedRunners, and more. Although headquartered in the Seattle Area, USA, the company has established a strong global presence with studios across the US, Netherlands, Latvia, and throughout Eastern Europe.
About Hypnohead Studio
Hypnohead Studio is a small indie dev studio behind the Save the Reactor game, based in Serbia. The King is Watching is its second title.