Bombix
- 3players
- Evenings at a time
- PC
- PS5
- Xbox
- Switch
A tabletop-style roguelike RPG where a party of three crosses a hex map, rolls slot-machine dice in turn-based fights and tries to save a kingdom.
Who can play
- Shared-screen play for up to 3 players on PC, PS5, Xbox and Switch.
- Online for up to 3 players on PC, PS5, Xbox and Switch.
- No crossplay between platform families. PC players on Steam, GOG, the Microsoft Store and Epic play together; the console versions play only within their own platform.
- One copy is enough with Remote Play Together on PC.
- PCEpic Games StoreSee price (opens the store in a new tab)
- PS5PlayStation StoreSee price (opens the store in a new tab)
- XboxMicrosoft StoreGet it (opens the store in a new tab)
- SwitchNintendo eShopSee price (opens the store in a new tab)
How it plays
Each player controls one hero of the three-person party, and the party can split up on the map or stick together for fights, which makes for constant talk about who goes where and who carries the healing herbs.
Runs are long and often end in a wipe, so it suits a group that enjoys losing and trying again.
It is turn-based and saves anywhere.
Is it good
87%
Very positive on Steam
- 79MetascoreMetacritic (Metascore; opens Metacritic in a new tab)
- 75Top criticsOpenCritic · Apr 2020 (OpenCritic top critic average, 22 reviews, as of Apr 2020; opens OpenCritic in a new tab)
- 59%RecommendOpenCritic · Apr 2020 (OpenCritic critics who recommend it, 22 reviews, as of Apr 2020; opens OpenCritic in a new tab)
Steam Deck Playable
Every way to play together
No crossplay between platform families. Shared-screen and online for up to 3 on every platform. On PC one copy is enough with Remote Play Together.
- 3
Up to three players share one screen and take turns; the Gold Rush mode has them race each other for gold.
- 3
Up to three players; the Gold Rush mode has them race each other for gold.
- 3
Up to three players share one screen and take turns.
- 3
Quick facts
- Developer
- IronOak Games
- Publisher
- Curve Games
- Platforms
- PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch
- Released
- Apr 19, 2018 on PC
- Controllers
- Full controller support on PC
- Languages
- Text in 12 languages
In these lists
Answers
- Can you play For The King on one screen?
- Yes, on a shared screen rather than split-screen. Shared-screen co-op and versus for up to 3 on PC. Shared-screen co-op for up to 3 on PS5, Xbox and Switch.
- One of 115 couch co-op games on PS5
- How many players can play For The King together?
- Shared-screen co-op and versus for up to 3 on PC. Shared-screen co-op for up to 3 on PS5, Xbox and Switch. Online co-op and versus for up to 3 on PC. Online co-op for up to 3 on PS5, Xbox and Switch.
- Is For The King crossplay?
- No: everyone online needs the same platform family. PC players on Steam, GOG, the Microsoft Store and Epic play together; the console versions play only within their own platform.
- Do you need two copies of For The King?
- On one screen, one copy is enough. On PC the host can stream it to friends with Steam Remote Play Together.
- One of 1,371 co-op games where one copy is enough
- Can you play the For The King story together?
- Yes: the main campaign is playable together on one screen and online.
- What platforms is For The King on?
- PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch.
- One of 290 co-op games on PS5
- Does For The King work on Steam Deck?
- Yes, with some extra steps: Steam rates it Playable for Steam Deck.
- Is For The King free?
- No, it's a paid game.
