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King of Hearts

King of Hearts: a dark, intricate fantasy kingdom sim. You're the lone human amidst enigmatic creatures. Build a realm, face divergent desires, manage advisors and your psyche. No knights in shining armor—just shadows, secrets, and tough choices. Can you rule when happiness is uncertain?

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About the Game

Step into the realm of King of Hearts. Dark and intricate fantasy kingdom management game where you're the lone human in a world inhabited by enigmatic creatures. Here, the tales of heroes have faded, replaced by somber chronicles of uncertainty... mostly.

You'll construct your realm using "construct parchments" cards on the special board called "regal carte." Develop your kingdom. Build sawmills, farms, and homes – the typical stuff. But don't expect the typical happy endings. However, dismiss any notions of conventional happiness. Your subjects harbor desires divergent from the norm, demanding your understanding to maintain their existence and contentment.

Your day-to-day involves talking with advisors and inhabitants during "auditions." These conversations shape your reign. It's not just your kingdom you have to manage, but also your own health and psyche. A stressed-out king rules no one well.

Forget about pretty landscapes. The visuals are painstakingly hand-drawn, channeling a dark comic book aesthetic. You won't find any knights in colorfull armor here, just shadows, secrets, and a lot of gray areas.

King of Hearts is a kingdom management game that pulls no punches. It's about tough choices, twisted stories, and balancing power. Do you have what it takes to rule when the happy ending isn't guaranteed? Time will tell... or not.

Key Features:

  • Forge and govern a medieval kingdom in an alluring dark fantasy realm.
  • Partake in dialogues with both inhabitants and advisors. Unearth the intricate desires and motivations.
  • Equilibrium of your own well-being and psyche, mirrored in the care of your kingdom.
  • Immerse in hand-drawn visuals reminiscent of a captivating and mysterious comic book.