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The King's Despair

Sudaka Games · Published by Starseed Forest · Official site ↗

Content notice: The game portrays the decapitation of a king (the player's character) in a cartoonish way.

Last updated 3 Oct 2026

The People have made a choice: The King must be decapitated. Survive a popular uprising in a medieval world full of enemies, betrayals, and dungeons. Arm yourself, explore, and forge your own path as you try to escape the guillotine.

Free to PlayComing SoonDJCTQ 12Full Controller Support

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Embark on a perilous journey as you navigate treacherous dungeons and evade betrayal in The King's Despair. Forge your destiny by making choices that shape your path through a world torn by revolution.

About this game

After years of poverty and injustice, the people's discontent has erupted into a full-blown rebellion. Unanimously, the commoners have decided to put an end to the monarchy and take the King to the guillotine.

The King's Despair is an action and adventure Roguelite in which every decision you make matters. Face enemies in dynamic combats, gather supplies in order to survive outdoors and meet a wide cast of characters whose intentions may not align with yours...

Will you survive the revolution and uncover its secrets?

Become The King, the hated monarch of a crumbling kingdom, determined to do whatever it takes to keep his crown.

Escape from an uprising led by those who once obeyed your every command. Uncover the secrets of a grand conspiracy against you and find a way to reclaim your absolute power.

  • Engage in dynamic real-time combat reminiscent of classic games, challenging your skills to the fullest. Use melee or ranged weapong to fight with brutal bosses and dominate once again the lands and people, who once kneeled before you.

  • Equip yourself with a wide variety of swords, bows, axes, shields (or even a frying pan!) to defeat your opponents in epic battles. Stock up on multiple supplies and make sure you don't starve to death.

  • Make cunning decisions, choose your own path to attempt to escape your fate while discovering multiple endings. But tread carefully! You can’t trust anyone—not even yourself. Each decision you make will affect the results you get. Try different paths and discover unexpected endings.

  • Explore a richly detailed medieval fantasy world in top-down pixel art. Discover majestic realms filled with enemies, traitors, and dangerous dungeons hiding secrets and incredible loots. Meet a wide cast of characters, each with their own issues and goals.

The fate of the kingdom is in your hands. Are you ready to take on the challenge and prevent the fall of the monarchy?

System Requirements

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Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows 7, 8, 10 or newer
  • Processor: Intel Pentium E2180 (2 * 2000)
  • Memory: 500 MB RAM
  • Storage: 300 MB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 8, 10 or newer
  • Processor: Intel Pentium E2180 (2 * 2000)
  • Memory: 500 MB RAM
  • Storage: 300 MB available space

Supported Languages

English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Spanish - Latin America, Portuguese - Brazil

Latest news

  • AnnouncementsOfficial

    Selected for National Arts Fund!

    Hello, Sudakas!We are very pleased to announce that we have been selected for the 2025 Audiovisual Industry Strengthening Fund, from Chile's Ministry of Culture and Arts.This means we're going to get right to work on The King's Despair and, as we said before , make it our next release.That's right! We'll use your tax money to make this awesome game about the decapitation of a medieval king. Pretty cool, huh?We appreciate every penny you didn't evade, and if you haven't wishlisted on Steam yet, then what are you waiting for?
    Read full article on Community Announcements (StarseedForest)

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