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Watch trailer on Steam ↗King Charles: Rise of the Alpha
DodoModo, BoppoLoppo · Published by Realify Games
Positive — 100% positive (13 reviews)
Last updated 11 Oct 2026
King Charles is a fast-paced survival arena game where you dodge endless enemy swarms, level up with card upgrades, and build unstoppable weapon combos—while miniboss waves arrive every 3 minutes for massive rewards.
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Adventure, Indie, Early Access · 2026 · More under £5 games
Embark on a relentless survival journey where you dodge hordes of enemies and build powerful weapon combos. Miniboss waves arrive every 3 minutes for massive rewards, pushing your skills to the limit in this fast-paced indie adventure from DodoModo and BoppoLoppo.
About this game
King Charles is a fast-paced, dog-powered survival action game where every minute matters. Dodge relentless swarms, collect XP and gold, and build a devastating loadout through quick card choices and permanent upgrades. The longer you survive, the more intense the hunt becomes—especially when miniboss waves start arriving.
How it plays
You fight automatically while you focus on movement, positioning, and smart upgrade decisions. Defeat enemies to drop XP and gold, grab healing hearts when luck is on your side, and keep scaling your power to survive escalating waves.
Key Features
Survival arena action: Constant enemy pressure with increasing difficulty over time
Auto-attacks + skillful movement: You aim with your choices; you survive with your positioning
Card-based upgrades: Pick from upgrade cards as you level up and shape your build
Multiple weapon styles: Mix and match different weapons and effects to create powerful combinations
Permanent progression via Dog House upgrades: Unlock long-term boosts like XP gain, gold gain, global weapon damage, movement speed, max health, and luck
Luck system: Higher luck improves the odds of stronger upgrade rolls—without guaranteeing perfection
Miniboss waves: Every 3 minutes, minibosses arrive in increasing numbers and drop major rewards
Big rewards for big threats: Minibosses drop large XP and gold bundles when defeated
Survive longer, upgrade smarter, and turn King Charles into an unstoppable legend.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 / 11
- Processor: Intel Core i5
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 770
- Storage: 1 GB available space
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Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
King Charles: Major Update
THE GOLD BONES UPDATEA new look. New progression. New ways to build your King.King Charles: Rise of the Alpha just received one of its biggest updates yet.This update brings a completely redesigned UI, major gameplay and damage balancing, a new Gold Bones progression system, a brand-new Costume screen, and new outfits — including additional costumes available through DLC.GOLD BONES & NEW UPGRADE SYSTEMYour runs now contribute to something bigger.Earn Gold Bones while playing and use them to unlock permanent upgrades that strengthen King Charles for future runs.Build your progression around the stats that matter to your playstyle and keep growing stronger between battles.The new progression system adds another layer of strategy beyond the upgrades you choose during each run.COMBAT & DAMAGE REBALANCEWe've made significant adjustments to combat balance across the game.Damage values and progression have been reworked to create a smoother power curve and make your upgrade choices feel more meaningful throughout a run.Weapons, enemies, and overall combat pacing have been adjusted with the goal of making both early-game progression and later waves feel better.COMPLETELY UPDATED UIKing Charles has a new look.We've redesigned major parts of the game's interface to make important information easier to read while keeping the screen cleaner during chaotic fights.Health, XP, levels, upgrades, weapons, enemy information and other gameplay elements have received visual improvements.The goal is simple:Less clutter. Better readability. More focus on surviving the swarm.NEW COSTUME SCREENA dedicated Costume screen has been added.You can now browse your available outfits and customize King Charles before heading into battle.Some costumes are part of the base game, while additional outfits are available through DLC packs.These costumes give you more ways to change the King's appearance and expand your collection.THE HUNT CONTINUESThis update is another major step toward the version of ...Read full article on Community Announcements (BoppoLoppo)
