Reigns

Reigns

Released Aug 2016

Sit on the throne as a benevolent (or malevolent) medieval monarch of the modern age and swipe your royal controller either left or right to impose your will upon the kingdom.

86% positive · 8,129 reviews
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All announced content has been released
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Steam $2.99
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Evaluation

Reigns launched on August 11, 2016 as a complete card-swiping strategy game. On August 11, 2026 — exactly ten years after launch — Nerial released a free 10th Anniversary Update adding over 190 new cards, new characters tied to other Reigns franchise titles, new puzzles, and a brand new ending. This is the most recent content addition to the game. The developer's anniversary message warmly thanks players for a decade of support ("thank you for playing our swipe-em-up!"), and the update reads as a celebratory capstone rather than the start of a new content cycle. No additional content has been announced beyond this update, and no unreleased DLC exists on the store. All three listed DLC items (soundtrack, companion book, and Songs of Reigns) were released at launch in August 2016 and are non-gameplay extras. Nerial remains an active studio — they released Reigns: The Witcher in February 2026 and hosted a 10th Anniversary AMA on Reddit on August 13, 2026 — but no further content for the original Reigns has been indicated.
Evidence
Nerial released a free 10th Anniversary Update adding 190+ new cards, new characters, puzzles inspired by other Reigns titles, and a new ending. The post closes with a heartfelt thank-you to players for a decade of support.
news post · Aug 11, 2026 source content shipped
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All three DLC items (OST, companion book, Songs of Reigns) were released on launch day in 2016 and are non-gameplay extras. No unreleased DLC exists.
dlc listing · Aug 11, 2016 source content shipped
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Content

3 of 3 released · no outstanding content
Released
Aug 2016
Released
Aug 2016

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Devolver Digital
Achievements
13
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

Sit on the throne as a benevolent (or malevolent) medieval monarch of the modern age and swipe your royal controller either left or right to impose your will upon the kingdom. Survive the seemingly never-ending gauntlet of requests from your advisors, peasants, allies, and enemies while maintaining balance between the influential factions of your kingdom. But beware; each decision you make might have implications and unfortunate consequences down the road that could put your reign and family’s dynasty at risk!

An Unpredictable Kingdom: Each year of your reign brings another important – seemingly random – request from your unpredictable kingdom as you strive for balance between the church, the people, the army, and the treasury. Prudent decisions and careful planning make for a long reign but unforeseen motivations, surprise events, and poor luck can take down even the most entrenched monarch.

Dynasty Expansion: Extend your reign as long as possible, forge alliances, make enemies, and find new ways to die as your dynasty marches along through the ages. Some events will span on centuries, with an intrigue involving burning witches, scientific enlightenment, wicked politics and, maybe, the Devil himself.

Royal Challenges: Achieve specific goals set before you at the start of your reign to cement your legacy and unlock new cards and content within the kingdom.

Eclectic Presentation: An inspiring score from Disasterpeace compliment elegant gameplay and a bold art direction for a sublime experience as you rule over your people.

Last evaluated Aug 18, 2026
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