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The Monarch

Developed by Citadel Games · Published by Citadel Games

CasualIndieSimulationStrategy
StatusOut now ReleaseOct 2, 2024 Price$4.99

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player
Price$4.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Languages15
Achievements11

Overview

A casual, indie, simulation game by Citadel Games, published by Citadel Games — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Will you be the savior to purify this land? The Monarch is a lane-defense game where you control a monarch, expand your kingdom, and defend against evil by strategically managing gold resources, recruiting diverse units, and exploring a world filled with mythical threats.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMostly Positive — 78% positive of 97
Owners (est.)20000 – 50000
Player-voted tags:Tower DefenseSurvivalBase-BuildingExplorationRogue-liteSide ScrollerReal Time TacticsColony SimStrategy RPGMedievalRogue-likeCharacter Customization

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for The Monarch.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportYes
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows XP
  • Processor: Dual Core
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

Recommended

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 2 GB available space

Supported languages (15)

EnglishTurkishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - SpainJapaneseKoreanPolishPortuguese - BrazilPortuguese - PortugalRussianSimplified ChineseSpanish - Latin AmericaTraditional Chinese

The Monarch FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is The Monarch?

Steam classifies The Monarch as a Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy game, developed by Citadel Games. Will you be the savior to purify this land? The Monarch is a lane-defense game where you control a monarch, expand your kingdom, and defend against evil by strategically managing gold resources, recruiting diverse units, and exploring a world filled with mythical threats.

How much does The Monarch cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists The Monarch at $4.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is The Monarch single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for The Monarch: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is The Monarch on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Monarch for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is The Monarch out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Oct 2, 2024.

What platforms is The Monarch on?

The Monarch is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is The Monarch single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does The Monarch cost?

Steam lists it at $4.99.

Does The Monarch have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 11 achievements for The Monarch.

Who made The Monarch?

The Monarch is developed by Citadel Games and published by Citadel Games.

Where to get The Monarch

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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