No King No Kingdom
Released Feb 2020
No King No Kingdom – First-Person Strategy Game. Ride Dragons! Command peasants! Build towns! Raise Armies! Tame Epic Creatures! Take your own sword and fight side by side with your troops against powerful giant bosses.
86% positive · 151 reviews
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Released, but still in active development
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Active Development
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Steam $14.99
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Evaluation
No King No Kingdom launched on February 16, 2020 and has been actively developed by a solo Ukrainian developer ever since. The game has received three major content updates post-launch, along with multiple DLC releases and numerous feature patches.
The most recent major content was Update 18.0 — "Adventure & Mystery," released on August 7, 2026. This was described by the developer as "the largest free content update in a long time," introducing a brand-new Heroic Adventure mode with fog-of-war exploration, procedurally generated worlds, castle sieges, a new legendary boss (the Crystal Dragon), and integration of previously campaign-exclusive content into the new mode. It also integrated the King of Wolves DLC (released June 28, 2026) into the new mode.
On August 20, 2026 — just one day before today's assessment — the developer posted a detailed devlog announcing Update 18.1 is currently in development. This update will introduce a full experience and leveling system for all army units. The post describes the mechanics in detail and explicitly notes that future updates after 18.1 will add skill points and player ability perks when the King levels up. This confirms the developer has a clear pipeline of planned content beyond what has already shipped.
A hotfix (18.0.1) was also released on August 18, 2026, showing continued active maintenance alongside major content work. The developer, operating solo under challenging conditions including the ongoing war in Ukraine, has demonstrated consistent engagement with this game throughout 2026.
Evidence
Developer posted a detailed devlog announcing Update 18.1 is in active development, introducing a full unit leveling and experience system. The post explicitly states that future updates after 18.1 will add skill points and player ability perks.
Update 18.0 — Adventure & Mystery launched, described by the developer as the largest free content update in a long time. Introduced Heroic Adventure mode, fog-of-war exploration, castle sieges, and the Crystal Dragon boss.
Content
5 of 5 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Fullmetal Developer
Achievements
38
Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · Local/Split Screen
About this game
No King No Kingdom is a unique blend of Real-Time Strategy (RTS) and First-Person RPG. Forget the classic top-down management — here, you command your servants directly, leading them from the front lines.
Build your own kingdom, erect mighty fortresses, and raise an army to withstand hordes of enemies. During your wanderings, you will encounter multiple magical creatures that you can tame to serve as combat units or even mounts. Riding a dragon over the battlefield or storming enemy walls on a giant elephant will completely change the tide of war. Explore wild lands, discover mystical artifacts, and decide the fate of mankind!
🛡️ First-Person RTS – Deeply immersive gameplay with direct, hands-on control of your units in battle.
🏰 Local Base Building – Construct walls, defensive towers, farms, and barracks to secure your domain.
🌍 Global Expansion – Build your kingdom on the global map by establishing villages, mines, sawmills, and plantations.
⏳ Full Real-Time World – Time never stops, forcing you to think and act quickly both in local skirmishes and on the global stage.
🎲 Endless Replayability – Generate unique sandbox maps with a wide variety of customizable options.
⚔️ Hiring & Progression – Recruit diverse troops, perform upgrades, and unlock brand-new units as you progress through the game.
👹 Epic Battles – Fight off massive hordes of aggressive monsters and defeat powerful, challenging bosses.
🐉 Unique Mounts – Ride Dragons, Elephants, Men???
🐍 Creature Taming – Bend wild beasts to your will, including giant Golems, deadly Spiders, and massive Snakes.
🎭 Avatar System – Take full control of your army by stepping into the shoes of any unit to use them as your personal avatar.
👥 Local Co-op (Split-Screen) – Play with a friend! Player 1 acts as the ruler, while Player 2 plays as a loyal companion who can carry the king, gather resources, heal units, and fight side-by-side in battle.
🔧 About the Developer:
This game is entirely created by a single independent developer. Thank you so much for your support, feedback, and helping me make this game better!
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Last evaluated Aug 21, 2026
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