Oversee kingdoms as benevolent monarchs to reign supreme across the land
SEATTLE, WA – July 29, 2026 – The King is Watching, the award-nominated roguelite kingdom builder with more than 600,000 units sold and an 88% very positive review score on Steam, from developer Hypnohead and publisher tinyBuild, arrives today with great fanfare on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch!
Assume the throne of the monarch and direct your subjects through the power of his benevolent gaze. Look toward the fields to inspire peasants to sow and reap grain, or toward the wells to make them draw water for the kingdom. Your attention is also required to train defensive units, operate mage academies, and keep towers, ballistae, and other fortifications active. Survey the realm constantly, because whenever the king looks away, his subjects are liable to abandon their duties and return to their lazy ways. Gather resources, strengthen your defenses, build an army, and sally forth to meet the enemy on the field of battle!
Rule effectively and complete challenges to unlock new Kings with vastly different governing styles. As brilliant architect King Leo the Wise, grant innovative building blueprints to loyal subjects. Lean into the mystical as King Spellus the Wizard, generating arcane crystals to cast powerful spells. Prepare for war as King Alucard, who can raise fallen soldiers on the battlefield and replenish his army with undead warriors.
Outsmart and outmaneuver a devious new boss on each run. Discover their spiteful strategies and counter oncoming onslaughts by selecting advantageous blueprints and artifacts as the kingdom grows. After mastering each king’s playstyle, add Threat Levels to make enemies even more dangerous, demanding new strategies and sharper decision-making – and granting ever loftier rewards!
“After the royal welcome we had on PC, it was only natural to expand the realm of The King is Watching to consoles,” said Semyon Itmaniuk, Head of the Hypnohead Studio. “We’ve fully reworked the UI and control scheme specifically for consoles. No virtual cursor, no compromises. PC players won’t be left out, as these improvements will be making their way to the PC version too!”
The King is Watching is available now on Xbox X|S, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch, with support for the following languages: English, German, Spanish (EU), Russian, Simplified Chinese, French, Japanese, Korean, Polish, and Brazilian Portuguese.
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About tinyBuild
tinyBuild started as an indie game developer and morphed into a developer-publisher you can’t miss. Our dedication to creating long-term partnerships and elevating recognizable franchises has resulted in many successful collaborations with talented developers from all over the world. The company has released dozens of games, including Hello Neighbor, Graveyard Keeper, SpeedRunners, and more. Although headquartered in the Seattle Area, USA, the company has established a strong global presence with studios across the US, Netherlands, Latvia, and throughout Eastern Europe.
About Hypnohead Studio
Hypnohead Studio is a small indie dev studio behind the Save the Reactor game, based in Serbia. The King is Watching is its second title.
