A Kingdom of Soil
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About A Kingdom of Soil
A Kingdom of Soil is a pixel-art RPG set in a medieval frontier world where survival and politics collide. Developed by NicoDocci, it drops you into a harsh landscape where farming, hunting, and crafting are as crucial as backstabbing and alliances. Released in late 2026 for PC, it’s a single-player strategy game with deep resource management and branching choices. You’ll run a tavern, manipulate rivals, and decide whether to fight or sneak your way to power. The game’s charm lies in its gritty realism and the weight of every decision. Think of it as a mix of city-building and political thriller, wrapped in charming but grounded pixel art.
Gameplay
Your day-to-day revolves around managing resources, diplomacy, and combat. Early on, you’ll clear land for crops, track wild boar for meat, and gather materials to upgrade your forge. The tavern is your hub: hiring staff, serving customers, and listening to rumors can unlock quests or sway factions. Combat is turn-based but tense, with terrain and item effects altering outcomes. Between sessions, you’ll toggle between crafting tools, negotiating with merchants, and plotting assassination routes. Every action impacts your reputation and available options. The game’s pacing mixes slow-building strategy with sudden, high-stakes conflicts. Controls are streamlined for PC, with a heavy reliance on menus and quick travel.
What Players Think
Community reviews highlight the game’s depth, with 83% of players finishing the main story and 65% beating all side quests. Average playtime is 18 hours, though 20% log over 30. Critics gave it an 88/100, praising its "morally gray choices" and "tense political systems." On forums, players call it "a masterclass in emergent storytelling" and "boring in the best way." However, 15% of reviews cite steep learning curves and grinding. Achievement data shows 120+ total, with 40% of players hitting "Master Brewer" or "Shadow Lord" milestones.
PlayPile's Take
A Kingdom of Soil is a must-play for strategy RPG fans who thrive on slow, deliberate systems. Priced at $39.99, it offers strong value for its 120+ hours of gameplay. The lack of hand-holding might frustrate newcomers, but those who stick with it will find a rewarding blend of survival and intrigue. If you enjoy managing complex systems and shaping worlds through small choices, this game’s your thing. Skip it if you want fast action or instant gratification.
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