King's Orders

King's Orders

Released Oct 2024

King's Orders is a simplified historical strategy game with an important innovation. You command your armies by sending letters with orders. Messengers with these letters travel the land and can be lost or intercepted. Generals execute orders upon receipt and send you reports the same dangerous way.

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Evaluation

King's Orders launched on Steam on October 25, 2024. Following launch, the developer shipped three major feature updates as free patches (November 2024, December 2024, and March 2025), steadily improving core gameplay systems such as diplomacy, time controls, and a new University/Research Tree. On April 4, 2025, the developer released the Chronicles of Battle DLC — the game's first and only paid expansion — which added battlefield visualization features. Alongside this DLC, a King's Orders Complete Edition bundle was introduced, packaging the base game and DLC together. This is a strong signal that the developer considers the content cycle substantially complete. The sole DLC in the store listing is marked as released with no unreleased entries. Since the April 4, 2025 DLC launch, there have been no further news posts, announcements, or roadmaps indicating additional content. The developer has not communicated plans for further expansions or updates, and the introduction of a Complete Edition bundle reinforces that this represents the full packaged product.
Evidence
King's Orders - Chronicles of Battle is the only DLC listed, and it is marked as released. No unreleased DLC entries exist.
dlc listing · Apr 4, 2025 source content shipped
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Chronicles of Battle DLC launched with battle visualization features. A King's Orders Complete Edition bundle was also introduced, combining the base game and DLC.
news post · Apr 4, 2025 source content shipped
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Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

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Details

Publisher
Games Operators
Achievements
40
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

WHAT IS KING’S ORDERS?

In King’s Orders, you play as a medieval ruler. Your goal is to manage armies and cities on a map of Europe. Give orders by sending letters to your generals and make decisions based on the reports you receive. Re-enact historical events and see how you can change the course of history. Create a dominating empire that shall last for centuries!

MEDIEVAL EUROPE

From the frozen Scandinavia to the coast of Africa - claim new territories, expand your influence, and replay unique scenarios. Each one will challenge you with the most pivotal battles of the Middle Ages, with the outcome hinging on your actions. The Hundred Years' War, the Polish–Lithuanian–Teutonic War, the Reconquista - each can be a setting for your plan to achieve total victory. Do you possess the strategic prowess to forge an ultimate plan that will fulfill your ambitions, regardless of the obstacles?

KING’S STRATEGY

King’s Orders is designed for players seeking a more immersive experience than traditional real-time strategies. Communicate with your troops by dispatching messengers with your letters. Send orders and wait for results. Remember it takes time for your runner to deliver the message and the route is full of dangers. Realism is magnified by the lack of battle preview in real-time. Your understanding of events is solely derived from received reports, requiring you to envision the battle and make subsequent decisions based on the information at hand.

DIVIDE AND RULE!

Conquer cities and seize control of valuable luxury goods. Gained gold gives you various opportunities, so spend it wisely. Will you train more troops or focus on fortifying? You decide what kind of ruler you are and how you’re about to manage the economy. Every decision has consequences, and unpopular choices may lead to rebellion against you. Ensure the loyalty and morale of your generals, as they play a crucial role in helping you control the populace.
Last evaluated Jun 19, 2026
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