King's Bounty II

1C Company

Rank: #1 / 16
Released: 2021
Studio: 1C Company
Genre: role-playing video game, turn-based tactics

At a glance

King’s Bounty II is a turn-based role-playing game from 1C Company, released in 2021 for Windows. Set in the fantasy world of Antara, it follows a kingdom in turmoil: regions seek independence, bandits roam the roads, overseas nations reject the king’s authority, and blighted creatures threaten travelers. You play as one of three heroes and recruit, develop, and command a personal army on a non-linear journey involving betrayal, sacrifice, and survival. Battles use turn-based tactics, and decisions shape the story’s consequences. The game is a sequel in the King’s Bounty series, with a new story, factions, enemies, and features. Its Steam listings include single-player play, achievements, full controller support, Steam Cloud, stats, and Family Sharing. The Steam age rating is 13. Fulqrum Publishing, Prime Matter, and 方块游戏 are listed as publishers.

Who it is for

It suits players looking for a single-player fantasy RPG built around army command, turn-based battles, and consequential choices. Windows players can also use full controller support.

What is good

Choose from three main heroes.
Recruit, develop, and command an army.
Turn-based tactical combat.
Full controller support and Steam Cloud.

What to know first

Listed for Windows only.
Single-player only.

Verdict

King’s Bounty II combines a choice-driven fantasy story with army management and turn-based combat. Its listed platform is Windows, and its Steam features are centered on single-player play.