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Swamp Castle

You are a newly appointed Lord in charge of a small castle. Manage your castle's finances, hire troops, resolve conflicts among the peasants, and bring order to the realm. Expand your power through war, diplomacy, or stealth. Whether you rise or fall is up to you in Swamp Castle.

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June 4, 2020
6 years and 60 days ago
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You are a newly appointed Lord in charge of a small castle. Manage your castle's finances, hire troops, resolve conflicts among the peasants, and bring order to the realm. Expand your power through war, diplomacy, or stealth. Whether you rise or fall is up to you in Swamp Castle.

"Swamp Castle" is an interactive novel by Philip Kempton where your choices control the story. It's entirely text-based—102,000 words, without graphics or sound-effects—and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination.

  • Manage the economy of your province by controlling the tax rates.
  • Decisions you make impact the story and your ability to rule your subjects.
  • Fight against raiders and even other Lords.
  • Choose between decisions that could help your subjects or give you additional power.