For the King

April 19, 2018 IronOak Games Curve Digital
Role-playing (RPG) Strategy Turn-based strategy (TBS) Adventure Indie Card & Board Game
PS4 Linux PC Mac XONE Switch
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Release Date April 19, 2018
Developer IronOak Games
Publisher Curve Digital
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Perspective Bird view / Isometric, Side view
Themes Action, Fantasy
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