Become a cool wizard in the game “Under the Crown”
Under the crown is out on Steam Early Access and is a clever mix of chess, roguelikes and dungeon crawling from developer Misfits Attic, the studio behind the award-winning strategy game Duskers. This retro adventure hides more than it reveals, inviting players to descend into the mysterious dungeons that lie beneath a mysterious kingdom.
Players take on the role of a cunning wizard, combining tactical skills with arcane power to conquer procedurally generated floors. Along the way, they may recruit an unpredictable group of knights, bishops, mimics, and mad queens, each with their own abilities and quirks. Each run promises to collect new treasures, gold to offer to the Emperor, and curious psychological assessments that may or may not affect the journey ahead.
The battle takes place on an updated chessboard, where movement and magic intertwine. Spell placement, timing, and mastery are key to survival as players earn new cards, develop new strategies, and apply rune modifiers that increase both difficulty and reward. Each choice carries weight, testing both intelligence and endurance.
Daily global challenges encourage competition between wizards, allowing players to share victories and learn the tactics of others. The world of Under the Crown thrives on community, experimentation, and a touch of madness that makes every playthrough unpredictable.
Behind the game is a team of industry veterans who have worked on Diablo, Call of Duty, and classic animated films such as Shrek 2, Bee Movie, and How to Train Your Dragon. According to Misfits Attic founder Tim Keenan, the team's diverse creative backgrounds helped shape the game's unique blend of mystery, strategy and retro charm.
Below the Crown is now available on Windows PC via Steam Early Access, inviting chess masters and novices alike to explore its strange, magical depths.
