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5 Crowns
HoriZon · Published by HoriZon
Positive — 90% positive (21 reviews) · 27 achievements
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
5 Crowns is a free turn-based tactical RPG inspired by Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn. Discover the kingdom of Bianké through multiple characters, factions, and perspectives, and take part in battles with varied objectives.
Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG, Free To Play, Strategy · 2024 · More free games
Embark on a rich narrative journey as you command characters from diverse factions in 5 Crowns, a free-to-play strategy RPG where every move counts.
About this game
FIVE HEIRS, ONE THRONE.
The King of Bianké is growing old and must prepare his succession. Among his five heirs, several believe they are best suited to decide the kingdom's future.
Alliances are forged, the great houses choose their sides, and family rivalries gradually spread to the armies. Across the cities and duchies, revolts break out while more discreet groups take advantage of the unrest to pursue their own goals.
What begins as a struggle for influence gradually threatens to drag all of Bianké into a war of succession.
A WAR, MANY POINTS OF VIEW
5 Crowns does not entrust its story to a single hero. As the chapters unfold, the narrative changes banners and presents the conflict through several characters and factions.
The Amethyst Fangs are a small mercenary company known for their professionalism, loyalty, and code of honor. Used to ordinary contracts, its members are gradually drawn into events that go far beyond the scope of their missions.
The Obsidian Blades, meanwhile, favor espionage, infiltration, and covert operations. Their actions influence the kingdom long before their true intentions become clear.
Around these two groups, the Royal Army, the great houses of Bianké, and the Emerith peoples defend their own interests. Depending on the circumstances, they may fight, ignore one another, or form temporary alliances.
A TACTICAL RPG INSPIRED BY FIRE EMBLEM: RADIANT DAWN
Battles take place turn by turn on grid-based maps. Each unit has its own statistics, weapons, skills, and movement options.
Victory does not always mean defeating every enemy. Depending on the chapter, you may need to:
• defeat a commander;
• capture a position;
• protect a unit for several turns;
• prevent enemies from escaping;
• survive several waves of attacks;
• choose which army to face.
Terrain, weapon range, and unit placement are essential. Before acting, you will need to assess possible damage, accuracy, critical hit risks, and the enemies capable of threatening your formation.
Some maps also hide items or special events that reward exploration and risk-taking.
ADVANTAGE SYSTEMS TO MASTER
Swords, axes, and lances form the first weapon triangle. Fire, Wind, and Thunder follow their own magical triangle.
Even a powerful unit cannot handle every situation alone. Building a balanced team, protecting your more fragile fighters, and exploiting enemy weaknesses will be essential to gaining the upper hand.
Your inventory is also part of your strategy. Weapons have a limited number of uses, and some items can only be obtained in restricted quantities. You will need to decide when to use your best resources and when to save them.
DEVELOP YOUR UNITS
Each character has a class tied to a specific role on the battlefield: frontline fighter, mobile unit, ranged attacker, magic user, support, or specialist.
As they progress, your units can gain access to new classes. Some promotions offer several paths, each changing their stats, available weapons, and role within the group.
Alongside martial and magical classes, there are also unique promotions and forms specific to the different Emerith peoples.
There is no single perfect composition for every battle. You will need to develop your groups according to your preferences, the characters you recruit, and the challenges you face.
GET TO KNOW YOUR COMPANIONS
Between battles, the camp allows you to spend time with the characters away from the battlefield.
New conversations become available depending on the chapter, the characters present, and the events you have completed. They reveal their past, their relationships, and what drives them to keep fighting.
Some scenes also grant items, experience, or stat bonuses. Characters who share a support can also gain advantages when fighting near one another.
These quieter moments give another dimension to the units you command: each has a story, convictions, and something to lose.
CHOOSE YOUR DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Several modes allow you to tailor the experience to the level of challenge you are looking for.
Depending on the mode you choose, a defeated unit may simply be wounded and return in the following chapter, or be permanently removed from the playable group. You will then have to continue the campaign and reorganize your strategy without them.
Players who mainly want to experience the story can enjoy a more accessible progression, while the most demanding modes strengthen enemies and greatly reduce the margin for error.
A MEDIEVAL FANTASY ADVENTURE
5 Crowns offers an original world blending a war of succession, family rivalries, social conflicts, magic, and ancient beliefs.
Beneath the appearance of an epic adventure, the story also explores the consequences of struggles for power on the soldiers, families, and people who suffer through them.
The game features an original soundtrack combining battle themes, music dedicated to the different factions, and more intimate pieces centered on the characters.
5 Crowns is also openly inspired by the Fire Emblem series, particularly Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn.
A FREE PROJECT STILL IN DEVELOPMENT
5 Crowns is an independent project developed on a voluntary basis by the HoriZon team.
The game is completely free. Its campaign is still in development and continues to grow with each update, adding new chapters, characters, maps, and gameplay systems.
VERSION
Beta: 2.4
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: 10
- Processor: intel i3
- Memory: 100 MB RAM
- Graphics: Intel UHD
- DirectX: Version 8.0a
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Sound Card: N/A
- VR Support: N/A
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Supported Languages
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
5Crowns 2.4: Shadows of Truth [August 13, 2026]
Two Years Already! 🎉 It has already been 2 years since 5Crowns was released on Steam, and 1 year since the new version, revamped with the HoriZon team, was released.New Content:New Playable CharactersMembers of the Obsidian Blades are now playable.New ChaptersChapter 7: In this chapter, you will have the choice of facing the Royal Army of Bianké. or the Emeriths of the Solar Hand! Chapter 8: Follow Merlin, Sorra, and Trystan in their quest for Reality, a journey that may well change how you see the world of 5Crowns. Chapter 9: Play as the Obsidian Blades as they take on a hideout filled with fanatics devoted to the Sleeping Goddess. Classes and ProgressionBalancing and reimplementation of the various Tier 2 classes.Implementation of the class promotion system.Added branching choices during promotions.Added descriptions for every class.Name ChangesKnight has been renamed Infantryman.Soldier has been renamed Lancer.Balance and GameplayChapter 6Enemies now ignore Agraé's defensive skill during this chapter. It is therefore even more important to keep them from reaching her. Shops and ItemsStock from previous chapters is now retained: certain exclusive items can be purchased later in limited quantities.Added various hidden items to specific tiles on the maps.Added and revised item descriptions.Added a shop icon. Finally! Interface and ReadabilityAdded a clearer display for detailed combat statistics.Added new indicators to identify:dangerous enemies;units that can be spoken to;units with a high critical-hit rate;units that share a support bond with the selected character. ControlsXbox 360 controllers are now supported.Other controller models can be configured or tested through the game.ini file in the game folder.Keyboard and mouse controls can now be remapped directly in-game. Text and ImmersionAdded and revised descriptions for playable characters.Added and revised descriptions for generic units.Added unique death quotes for the different characters. Experimental Feat...Read full article on Community Announcements (studihorizon)Patch NotesOfficial
5Crowns — Update 2.3: At the Gates of the Desert
After a long silence, 5Crowns finally continues its journey with a major new update.This version adds two new chapters, new camp conversations, several gameplay additions, a visual overhaul for various parts of the game, as well as assorted adjustments and fixes. The adventure of the Amethyst Fangs continues beyond the mines of Roches-sous-Pluie.This time, Chapters 5 and 6 take you to the gates of the desert, in a brand-new environment where protection missions, new threats, and old friends will put your strategy to the test.It is also a chance to finally discover the Emeriths, the second half of the people living on Aterah.New camp conversationsThe camp continues to grow with new scenes between your companions. Between battles, take the time to stop by: some conversations revisit your allies’ past, others deepen their relationships, and others simply add new moments of life to the camp.Among the new scenes available:Our Honor & Childhood FriendsTwo exchanges centered on Aaron and Athéo, to better understand the bond between them.Past and FutureA lighter, more intimate moment centered on Sigert and Anna.RedemptionA scene focused on Nysia, expanding her journey within the group.And this is only a glimpse: more dialogues await you at camp.⚔️ Cursed Legacy ModeChapters 2 to 6 are now playable in Cursed Legacy.Unlocked after completing the game, Cursed Legacy is the mode for those who want to face the harshest version of 5Crowns: tougher enemies, less room for error, constant pressure... here, every action matters more than ever.With this update, that challenge also comes with new achievements.✨ Gameplay additionsThis update also brings several smaller additions that enrich the gameplay experience:- New skills- New items- Added an astral sign for each character *- New achievements tied to the different game modes* Each character now has an astral sign tied to their backstory, granting a slight stat bonus. 🎨 Visual overhaulSeveral visual elements have also been reworked:...Read full article on Community Announcements (studihorizon)Patch NotesOfficial
Hotfix Patch Note – Weapon Rank Bug
Due to a translation issue that made the weapon rank mode unusable in the English version, we’re releasing an urgent hotfix.Read full article on Community Announcements (studihorizon)Patch NotesOfficial
Quick patch minor update
Patch for the implementation of weapon ranks and their progression.Read full article on Community Announcements (studihorizon)Patch NotesOfficial
5Crowns - Update 2.2: Shadow of the Crowns
👑 5Crowns - Update 2.2: Shadow of the Crowns ⚔️ Release notes - Beta 2.2 Two new chapters: after crushing the rebellion, the Fangs face a series of worrying defections from the army... and a cult whose whispers echo in the night..,Four new playable characters join your ranks,Mages, horsemen and Pegasus knights join the battle,New camp system: between two battles, explore your camp, chat with your companions and shop at your merchant's..,The intrigues are intensifying: behind the scenes in the kingdom of Bianké, the pretenders to the crown are engaged in an increasingly brutal battle... Version 2.2 marks a turning point: more content, more strategy, more life between battles. And always the same ambition - to make 5Crowns a tactical RPG where every choice counts.Read full article on Community Announcements (studihorizon)
