Four Kings One War
Released Jul 2021
Four Kings One War is a 1 or 2 player strategy game inspired by chess. Each player controls two armies as though they were one and get's two moves per turn. This opens up guerrilla style tactics and hidden attacks. This is strategy for the modern mind, outside the 64th square.
54% positive · 193 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Four Kings One War launched into Early Access and moved to full release on August 12, 2021, as announced by the developer. The game is free-to-play, with the developer having made the base game permanently free in June 2020 and offering optional supporter packs for those who want to help fund continued development. The VR add-on DLC launched on June 11, 2019 and is the only DLC listed — it has been released. The developer shipped a feature patch on July 26, 2021 and another on November 22, 2021, which represents the most recent developer activity on record. No updates, announcements, or developer communications have appeared since November 22, 2021. The developer's full-release announcement in August 2021 mentioned aspirations for future features ("we have so much more to go"), but this was a general statement made at launch with no specific content commitments, and no subsequent roadmap, named DLC, or update has materialized in the years since. With no developer communication since November 22, 2021 and no outstanding content commitments, the game appears to have reached its final state.
Evidence
Feature patch Version 1.4 released — the last recorded developer communication for this game.
Developer announced the game moved to full release, described it as free-to-play, and mentioned aspirations for more features — but made no specific content commitments.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
StaplesVR
Achievements
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Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
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Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · PvP
About this game
14 long centuries ago, a strategy game like no other was invented. Today, that game takes an evolutionary leap forward.
Four Kings One War is a 1 or 2 player strategy game inspired by chess where each player controls two armies as though they were one and get's two moves per turn. Although its DNA may be based on the classic strategy game of Chess, it's unlike anything you've experienced. With an exponential increase in the number of attacking and defensive positions, a range of new strategic opportunities are offered such as hidden attacks and guerrilla style tactics. We believe that just as military strategy has become more complex and strategic over the years, so too should the strategy games we enjoy
This is a turn based, single or multiplayer strategy game designed for PC and Mac. With a variety of environments to choose from you can do battle deep in a native New Zealand bush where the battle arena is the size of a house and the pieces as tall as an average person. Or you may choose to do battle on the smaller combat arena nestled next to a spectacular waterfall or in the underground abyss. Users can go to the glow worm cave to watch replays of their games, hone their skills and watch strategy videos.
Four Kings One War will give you a mind blowing experience both in game play and environments. Experience the atmosphere of a native New Zealand forest including the beautiful native bird song to help you concentrate.
Watch spirit apparitions come out of your pieces and battle as you command your army's
If you are someone who wants to make their mark as a true strategist and put your abilities against other strategists from around the world or simply test your skills against the single player AI. If you are looking for a next level strategy game that is designed for the modern mind then Four Kings One War is for you.
Strategy outside the 64th square.
Awaiting new champions to be crowned, have you got what it takes?
Four Kings One War is a 1 or 2 player strategy game inspired by chess where each player controls two armies as though they were one and get's two moves per turn. Although its DNA may be based on the classic strategy game of Chess, it's unlike anything you've experienced. With an exponential increase in the number of attacking and defensive positions, a range of new strategic opportunities are offered such as hidden attacks and guerrilla style tactics. We believe that just as military strategy has become more complex and strategic over the years, so too should the strategy games we enjoy
This is a turn based, single or multiplayer strategy game designed for PC and Mac. With a variety of environments to choose from you can do battle deep in a native New Zealand bush where the battle arena is the size of a house and the pieces as tall as an average person. Or you may choose to do battle on the smaller combat arena nestled next to a spectacular waterfall or in the underground abyss. Users can go to the glow worm cave to watch replays of their games, hone their skills and watch strategy videos.
Four Kings One War will give you a mind blowing experience both in game play and environments. Experience the atmosphere of a native New Zealand forest including the beautiful native bird song to help you concentrate.
Watch spirit apparitions come out of your pieces and battle as you command your army's
If you are someone who wants to make their mark as a true strategist and put your abilities against other strategists from around the world or simply test your skills against the single player AI. If you are looking for a next level strategy game that is designed for the modern mind then Four Kings One War is for you.
Strategy outside the 64th square.
Awaiting new champions to be crowned, have you got what it takes?
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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