The roguelike genre is getting a serious strategic shake-up. Developer RootGame and publisher Ultimate Games S.A. have officially pulled back the curtain on Kingdom Loop, a tactical powerhouse that blends the addictive “one more round” loop of Loop Hero with the deep, turn-based grit of Heroes of Might and Magic III.
Mark your calendars: Kingdom Loop is set to march onto PC via Steam on April 28, 2026.
The Grail, The Undead, and The Loop
The premise is a dark twist on classic fantasy. When the legendary Grail was finally found, the world expected an era of peace. Instead, the dead began to rise. Now, you must lead heroes from either the Human or Undead factions in a desperate cycle around the Grail Temple to restore order—or claim the Grail for the shadows.
What sets Kingdom Loop apart is its focus on player agency over pure RNG. As Ignat Moroko, CEO of RootGame, puts it:
“We wanted to create a roguelike where the player loses only because of their decisions, not due to randomness.”
Key Gameplay Mechanics
The game challenges you to balance three core pillars to survive the ever-increasing difficulty of the loop:
- Build Your Realm: Using a deck-building system, you place over 200 unique tiles around the loop. These aren’t just cosmetic; they generate resources, provide buffs, or spawn specific enemies you need to defeat for loot.
- Tactical Turn-Based Combat: Forget auto-battlers. When you clash with enemies, the game shifts to a dynamic isometric battleground. You’ll need to manage unit positioning, ability synergies, and target prioritisation across 20+ unit types per faction.
- Strategic Deckbuilding: Your deck is your blueprint. You’ll earn or buy cards to expand your kingdom, ensuring you have the right structures to support your army as the enemies grow stronger with every lap.
Factions and Heroes
The game launches with two distinct playstyles:
- Humans: Rely on a traditional gold-based economy and fortified structures.
- Undead: Eschew gold for souls, growing stronger through the harvest of the fallen.
With 8 unique heroes (4 per faction) each boasting specific stats and ability trees, no two runs will feel the same.
What’s Next?
If you can’t wait until the 28th, a free demo is currently available on Steam, allowing you to test your mettle with the Human faction and get a feel for the kingdom-building mechanics.
While PC players get the first bite of the apple this April, console fans won’t be left in the dark for long. Kingdom Loop is also slated for a future release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and the Nintendo Switch 2.
Are you ready to break the cycle, or will you become just another skeleton in the loop? Check out Kingdom Loop on Steam and stay tuned to Techmash for more indie gaming updates!
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