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Lead a necromancer’s army across shifting maps, building a skull-card deck and placing undead in turn-based battles that resolve automatically.
Released 04 Sep 2024
Build Skull Decks
Raise Undead Minions
Deploy Four-Lane Armies
Necroking is a turn-based tactics roguelite with vast deckbuilding. You play as a Master of Necromancy. Build your skulls deck, raise skeletons and other scum to defeat settlements desecrated by life.
Developed by KORO.GAMES · Published by Alawar
You play as the Necroking, a necromancer leading an undead army through a dark fantasy world. Travel a tiled map of settlements, cemeteries, merchants, and enemy encounters as you work toward powerful bosses and a corrupt king.
Build a deck of skull cards that summons minions and provides other abilities. In battles, spend mana and souls to deploy units on a short battlefield; they advance and fight automatically as turns resolve, while their different traits shape how they perform.
Runs take you through procedurally generated maps, where you can find new cards and resources, strengthen your army, and prepare for later fights. Unlock additional minion types and upgrades, and choose difficulty settings that change the challenge.
Players who enjoy Necroking often point to its pixel-art style, charming undead, and the fun of assembling an army from cards. Some find its straightforward battles relaxing and easy to pick up, while others appreciate experimenting with unit choices and tougher difficulties. Recurring criticisms are that encounters and maps can feel repetitive, strategic options may seem limited, and the game can feel short or too easy; opinions on its challenge vary.
Troubles and decay struck the cities, the villages were mired in the vices of madness, and people began to look for a reason for battle in order to throw out their aggression.
You are the Necroking. Put on the crown of a powerful necromancy magic and embark on a dark and twisted journey to bring chaos and destruction to settlements desecrated by life itself. Raise an army of skeletons and other vile creatures to conquer your enemies and establish your dominion!
Become the Death Monarch. Harness the dark powers of necromancy and command an army of more than 30 undead minion types.
Real-Time Tactical Gameplay. Engage in intense battles where strategic decision-making and quick reflexes are key.
Vast Skull Deckbuilding. Customize your playstyle by unlocking new Skulls and upgrading your units skills.
Roguelite Elements. Every playthrough is unique, with procedurally generated levels and unpredictable challenges.
Pixel Art Visuals. Immerse yourself in a beautifully hand-crafted world brought to life through stunning pixel-art graphics.
Prepare to unleash the ultimate power of necromancy and claim your rightful place as the feared Necroking. Are you ready to embrace the darkness and reshape the world in your image? The time has come to rise and conquer!
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
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| Achievements | 38 |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
| Website | Official website |
