Kings & Savages
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About Kings & Savages
Kings & Savages is a tactical strategy game developed by Marco José Pereira and released on March 1 2026. It blends elements of chess and Dota into a skill-based auto battler designed for quick play sessions. Games last just over a minute making it ideal for players with limited time. Set in a fictional conflict between civilizations the game focuses on unit positioning resource management and deck-building. The PC exclusive title plays like a high-stakes puzzle where every move demands precision. Best suited for fans of deep mechanics and fast-paced decision-making.
Gameplay
Each match revolves around assembling a squad of units with unique abilities and placing them on a hex-based grid. Players take turns moving units and activating skills to outmaneuver opponents. The game rewards anticipating enemy moves and exploiting weaknesses through chain reactions. With no random number generation every outcome hinges on player skill. Matches unfold in real-time but require deliberate pauses between actions. Customization comes via faction-specific decks that change unit roles mid-game. The short session length keeps tension high while the learning curve remains steep despite simple controls.
What Players Think
Kings & Savages holds a 4.3/5 PlayPile score with 89% positive reviews. Community completion rates average 68% and most players finish the campaign in 2.1 hours. The game’s moods skew "addictive" (42%) and "frustratingly competitive" (31%). Critics praise the "Chess-level strategy with Dota’s flair" but note a 27% drop-off after 10 hours due to repetitive AI opponents. Achievements like "Perfect Checkmate" (earned by 12% of players) add replay value. The 95% difficulty spike in late-game challenges has sparked debates but also boosted its 4.5/5 rating among hardcore strategists.
PlayPile's Take
This is a must-play for tacticians who enjoy games like Into the Radius or Chess Ultra. At $29.99 it offers 5, 7 hours of intense gameplay with optional achievements extending value. The steep learning curve and aggressive AI may overwhelm casual players but reward dedicated strategists. Short sessions make it perfect for coffee breaks yet the depth demands mental endurance. If you crave games where every click matters and luck plays no role Kings & Savages delivers a satisfying challenge.
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Single player
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