Dungeons and Kingdoms Looks Even Better in Latest Reveal

I love high fantasy and the game called Dungeons and Kingdoms looks great. It mixes city building with action combat and it looks very fun.

I have spent a huge part of my life playing Dungeons and Dragons. In fact I probably play too much Dungeons and Dragons. It has become more than just a hobby to me. I have created characters for almost every possible situation. Some of my characters are serious and carefully built for survival. Others are silly and made only to make the table laugh. I always carry a lute in my stories because sometimes I just want my character to sing and play even when everything is falling apart. High fantasy worlds are my favorite type of setting. I love the feeling of walking through strange lands filled with magic. That is why the new game called Dungeons and Kingdoms feels like something made for me. It combines the heavy boss focused combat that players enjoy in soulslike games with the deep role playing mechanics of the best RPGs. On top of that it adds elements of city building and resource management that you would usually see in games like Manor Lords. The developers are planning to bring this game to Steam later this year. A free demo will also be released before the full launch so players can test it.

The story of the game places you in the role of a leader. You are not leading soldiers or knights at the beginning. Instead you lead a group of tired and weary refugees. These people have left their homeland because life there had become impossible. After a long and dangerous journey across the seas you finally discover a new land. This new place looks like paradise. The land is vibrant. The grass is green and endless. The forests are filled with secrets waiting to be uncovered. It is the perfect stage for adventure. In this land you get the chance to build your own kingdom. The game gives you the keys to start fresh. It allows you to shape the land and claim it as your home.

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Like all survival games the beginning is about struggle. You start with almost nothing. You have to craft your basic tools. You need to forage for food and resources in the wild. You fight small creatures at first. The early part of the game teaches you the value of patience. In the trailer we even see a small moment of peace. A player gives a friendly pat on the head to a little blocky fox. It shows that the game is not only about danger. You can have animal companions to help you along the way.

As time goes on your village grows. What started as a small dusty hamlet becomes a busy citadel. The game allows you to terraform the world. That means you can change the land itself. You can flatten the fields for your farmers. You can create valleys and walls to keep enemies out. You can lay down roads so merchants and traders can move quickly. The building system is very deep. There are more than five hundred building types available. Later you can even design your own structures and share them with other players through the Steam Workshop.

Of course the land is not completely safe. This is where the dungeon part of Dungeons and Kingdoms shows itself. To protect your new home you need to fight many kinds of enemies. Some threats will be above ground while others lurk below in dark caverns. These underground areas are full of danger but also full of treasure. You can discover rare gear. This new equipment helps your people advance their technology. We have seen many different enemies. There are giant snake like beasts that tunnel through the earth. There are demons taller than your buildings. There is also the classic dragon waiting to test your strength. The combat in this game is not fast and chaotic. It is heavy and deliberate. Every swing of your weapon matters. Every block and dodge must be timed. It is very much in the style of soulslike games where patience is rewarded and recklessness is punished.

While gameplay is important the art style of a game can be the thing that stays in your memory. Dungeons and Kingdoms uses a style that feels both modern and nostalgic. It has the blocky look of Valheim. It also reminds me of Old School Runescape. The angular design gives the world a unique personality. It is not hyper realistic but it has its own charm. As someone who enjoys games that look beautiful in their own way this art style appeals to me. The developer Camlann seems to understand exactly how to mix simple graphics with atmosphere.

The game will release in Early Access on Steam in the final part of 2025. A more exact release date will be revealed during Steam Next Fest in October. At that same event a free demo will be available. Players will be able to try it from October 13 until October 20. If you are interested you can already add the game to your wishlist on Steam.

Now let us go deeper into why this game is exciting. The combination of survival mechanics with city building and action combat is rare. Many games choose one path. Some focus only on building and management. Others focus only on combat. Dungeons and Kingdoms attempts to mix both in a balanced way. Imagine leading your people during the day by assigning jobs and resources. Then at night you explore dangerous caves fighting monsters and bringing back loot. This loop creates constant variety. Players will not feel bored because they are always switching between planning and action.

The survival aspect is not just about gathering food. It is about creating a functioning society. You must think about defense. You must think about trade. You must make sure your farmers have fertile soil. If you make mistakes your village can collapse. That is part of the challenge. Success feels earned because failure is always possible.

The combat part will attract fans of soulslike games. Slow and methodical battles test your patience and skill. Fighting a giant demon or a dragon is not simply about pressing buttons quickly. You must watch the movement of the enemy. You must strike when the moment is right. Victory feels more satisfying because it is not easy.

The building system deserves more attention as well. With over five hundred options you can make your settlement unique. Sharing creations through the Steam Workshop adds a community element. Players can inspire each other with their designs. Some will focus on beauty. Others will focus on efficiency. The possibilities are wide.

Animal companions add warmth to the game. The little fox shown in the trailer may just be the start. Perhaps there will be more animals to recruit. Companions make the world feel alive. They remind you that not everything is about war.

The art style ties everything together. The angular pixel like visuals are not about realism. They are about mood. They create a fantasy land that feels welcoming yet mysterious. The simple style also makes the game more accessible to players with less powerful computers. That means more people can join the adventure.

As for the release the Early Access approach means players will help shape the future of the game. Feedback will be gathered. Bugs will be fixed. New features may be added. The demo in October will be the first real chance for players to see how the systems work. It will also create excitement leading up to the full release.

In conclusion Dungeons and Kingdoms looks like a promising mix of genres. It is for players who love to build. It is for players who love to fight. It is for those who dream of high fantasy adventures. Whether you are leading villagers to safety or battling a dragon deep underground the game offers something for you. By combining survival city building role playing and soulslike combat the developers are aiming to create something memorable. With a demo on the way and Early Access scheduled for 2025 the journey is only just beginning.