Necroking

Necroking

Released Sep 2024

Necroking is a turn-based tactics roguelite with vast deckbuilding. You play as a Master of Necromancy. Build your skulls deck, raise skeletons and other scum to defeat settlements desecrated by life.

81% positive · 958 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence

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Evaluation

Necroking launched on September 4, 2024, and received a steady stream of post-launch updates through the end of 2024: controller support (September 26, 2024), a new Strategy game mode (October 15, 2024), a Halloween-themed biome and boss (October 28, 2024), and enhanced unit variants with new speed options (November 7, 2024). On April 17, 2025, the game launched on Nintendo Switch. The most recent developer communication was on June 2, 2025, promoting a sale event and new Steam Point Shop cosmetic items. Since June 2, 2025 — now more than 15 months ago as of September 24, 2026 — the developer has posted nothing new about Necroking. The historical gap between major content releases was roughly every 1–2 months during the active post-launch period (September–November 2024), with the Switch launch in April 2025 as the last major event. A silence of over 15 months far exceeds that established pattern, and there are no outstanding announced commitments — no roadmap, no unreleased DLC, no promised future content. The only DLC listed is the soundtrack, which shipped at launch. The June 2, 2025 post was a promotional sale post with cosmetic Point Shop items — not a content update — and it contained no indication of future content plans. The developer has not announced the game's conclusion, but the extended silence following a period of active updates, combined with no outstanding commitments, indicates the game has settled into a complete state.
Evidence
Necroking launched on Nintendo Switch.
news post · Apr 17, 2025 source content shipped
high
Update 1.5.2 added enhanced unit variants, 4x speed option, and simplified animation mode.
news post · Nov 7, 2024 source content shipped
high

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Released
Sep 2024

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Alawar
Achievements
38
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

Troubles and decay struck the cities, the villages were mired in the vices of madness, and people began to look for a reason for battle in order to throw out their aggression.

You are the Necroking. Put on the crown of a powerful necromancy magic and embark on a dark and twisted journey to bring chaos and destruction to settlements desecrated by life itself. Raise an army of skeletons and other vile creatures to conquer your enemies and establish your dominion!

GAME FEATURES

  • Become the Death Monarch. Harness the dark powers of necromancy and command an army of more than 30 undead minion types.

  • Real-Time Tactical Gameplay. Engage in intense battles where strategic decision-making and quick reflexes are key.

  • Vast Skull Deckbuilding. Customize your playstyle by unlocking new Skulls and upgrading your units skills.

  • Roguelite Elements. Every playthrough is unique, with procedurally generated levels and unpredictable challenges.

  • Pixel Art Visuals. Immerse yourself in a beautifully hand-crafted world brought to life through stunning pixel-art graphics.

Prepare to unleash the ultimate power of necromancy and claim your rightful place as the feared Necroking. Are you ready to embrace the darkness and reshape the world in your image? The time has come to rise and conquer!

Last evaluated Sep 24, 2026
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