What it likely sold — estimate, stated as a range on purpose
Lifetime units: ~352k
(P10–P90: 141k – 774k)
Gross revenue: ~$4.3M
(P10–P90: $1.7M – $9.5M)
Estimate, method v1.0 — before Steam's ~30% share, refunds and VAT. The band approximates where about 8 in 10 comparable games land in published studies; some sit outside it. Our own hit rate goes on the accuracy ledger once measured. How we estimate
Estimates are statistical inferences from public data. They are not sourced from Valve or the developer and may deviate materially from actual results. Do not rely on them for investment or contractual decisions. As of Oct 2, 2026.
Player voice — measured shares of Steam thumbs, never a model
Last 90 days: 92% positive across 175 stored reviews. Strategy games with 100+ reviews typically sit around 83% (median of 1991 games).
Gameplay & mechanics86% positive · 79 mentions
“This is a defense roguelike game, where you build up an economy that also produces units to defend your town from waves of enemies. The gimmick is that despite having a 5x5 grid to build structures on, only the ones in your "gaze" actually…”
Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 32 h played · Report / request removalContent & longevity88% positive · 69 mentions
“This is a defense roguelike game, where you build up an economy that also produces units to defend your town from waves of enemies. The gimmick is that despite having a 5x5 grid to build structures on, only the ones in your "gaze" actually…”
Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 32 h played · Report / request removalDifficulty & balance81% positive · 53 mentions
“Excellent little game. It brings some genuinely creative ideas to the table and ends up feeling like a blend of autobattler, RTS, tower defense, roguelite, and even a touch of turn-based strategy. It's an unusual mix that works…”
Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2026 · 16 h played · Report / request removalPrice & value90% positive · 48 mentions
“Excellent little game. It brings some genuinely creative ideas to the table and ends up feeling like a blend of autobattler, RTS, tower defense, roguelite, and even a touch of turn-based strategy. It's an unusual mix that works…”
Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2026 · 16 h played · Report / request removalVisuals & audio90% positive · 30 mentions
“This is a defense roguelike game, where you build up an economy that also produces units to defend your town from waves of enemies. The gimmick is that despite having a 5x5 grid to build structures on, only the ones in your "gaze" actually…”
Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 32 h played · Report / request removalControls & UI78% positive · 18 mentions
“This is a defense roguelike game, where you build up an economy that also produces units to defend your town from waves of enemies. The gimmick is that despite having a 5x5 grid to build structures on, only the ones in your "gaze" actually…”
Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 32 h played · Report / request removalStory & writing94% positive · 17 mentions
“This is a defense roguelike game, where you build up an economy that also produces units to defend your town from waves of enemies. The gimmick is that despite having a 5x5 grid to build structures on, only the ones in your "gaze" actually…”
Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 32 h played · Report / request removalPerformance & stability54% positive · 13 mentions
“TLDR: A blend of genres making for an interesting and different type of strategy game. General Thoughts/Overview: The King is Watching (KiW) sits at an odd juncture in terms of genre. The only thing it is for sure is a rougelite. Other…”
Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2026 · 90 h played · Report / request removal436 recent English reviews stored · topics keyword-matched · topics under 12 mentions stay hidden · methodology
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