Dungeons & Kingdoms

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Dungeons & Kingdoms is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Uncle Grouch Gaming and was released on November 17, 2025. It received neutral reviews from players.

Early Access Roadmap About the GameKingdom Building, Villager Management & RPG Adventuring Dungeons & Kingdoms is a medieval fantasy strategy and RPG hybrid. Take control as leader of a small group of refugees fleeing from an unlivable homeland. Make landfall in a new world and start a new life. Build everything yourself. Or lay down blueprints and give orders to your loyal coloni…

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46%

Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews

stability3 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game has a solid underlying concept with potential for deeper mechanics and engaging gameplay.
The developer is actively working on updates and addressing bugs, showing commitment to improving the game.
There are glimpses of enjoyable gameplay, particularly in creative mode, and the graphics have potential for great landscapes.

The game feels more like an unfinished alpha or demo rather than a proper Early Access title, with many core features locked or missing.
Performance issues, clunky controls, and a confusing UI significantly hinder the gameplay experience.
Frequent bugs and unresponsive NPCs lead to frustrating gameplay, making it difficult to progress or enjoy the game.

gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
Gameplay reviews highlight a frustrating experience due to significant content restrictions in the paid release, with many core mechanics and features locked behind "full game only" labels. While the foundational concepts show promise and the town simulation mechanics are noted for their depth, the current gameplay feels incomplete and unpolished, leading to a lack of enjoyment and clarity. Users suggest that simplifying the UI and focusing on core gameplay elements could enhance the experience as the game evolves.
- “The underlying concept is solid, and some of the systems hint at deeper mechanics that could be genuinely compelling with time.”
- “If the developers continue to iterate, expand content, and stabilize core gameplay, this could eventually become something worthwhile.”
- “The town sim mechanics are super in depth and will take a lot of time to unpack.”
- “After setting up an initial campfire, most progression immediately hits a wall, with core buildings and mechanics locked behind 'full game only' labels, which is confusing and frustrating for a paid release.”
- “This is the demo with minor upgrades but no access to any combat or basic adventure game mechanics.”
- “Still missing too much stuff to truly enjoy it; basically, you can build a couple of things and move around, but none of the game mechanics are polished yet, making any task a little bit annoying.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
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The story aspect of the game has received criticism for its lack of clarity and engagement, with players finding the tutorial overly simplistic yet vague, leading to confusion during quests. Many users report technical issues, such as broken quests and slow loading times, which detract from the overall experience. Additionally, the narrative feels incomplete, with players expressing frustration over the absence of a coherent story mode and the reliance on excessive reading rather than interactive gameplay.
- “The tutorial is a bit easy and you can just ignore it and just read the journal instead of being followed by an NPC asking to talk to him again and again after each part of the quest you complete.”
- “Dev has suggested that various other missions like building projects will be in the future.”
- “Hand holding is very strong in the tutorial quest and then suddenly stops.”
- “The tutorial is a bit easy and you can just ignore it (strongly advised) and just read the journal instead of being followed by an NPC asking to talk to him again and again after each and every part of the quest you complete. It does teach you the basics on how to create a tool, assign NPCs to jobs, and other small parts. The problem comes with the building part where it can be vague and hard to follow, along with being way too much reading instead of playing the game.”
- “Missing blueprints, vague unlock systems, and you don't even have access to a basic story mode.”
- “Filled with bugs as well, can't select skills on the main menu, quests are broken, I can't get past the first quest when you arrive on the boat.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The graphics are visually impressive, allowing for the creation of stunning landscapes, but the game's focus on construction mechanics can detract from the overall experience. Players find the building process cumbersome and slow, with issues like NPCs getting stuck and inefficiencies in resource gathering. Additionally, the graphic style may not appeal to all players.
- “The graphics do look great, and you can create awesome landscapes, but the game does not focus on this, and neither do players when you can go into a sandbox mode.”
- “The graphics style will not be everyone's choice.”
- “Graphics style will not be everyone's choice.”
- “Construction, snaps, view, and almost everything around it is hard to understand. You have to plan the blueprint and then assign a worker from a small pool of NPCs to start working on it. Almost 3 hours (live) and they couldn’t finish a single small home; they just cut down a dozen trees. It's extremely slow, and lumberjacks get stuck a lot of the time, with trees becoming unusable for breaking into smaller log pieces.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game is widely criticized, with users reporting significant performance and usability issues, including frequent stuttering even on mid-range systems. Overall, the performance is described as horrendous.
- “Performance and usability are major issues.”
- “A lot of stuttering issues even with a mid-range system.”
- “Performance is absolutely horrendous.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The game's stability is currently a significant issue, with users reporting numerous bugs and core systems malfunctioning, rendering it largely unplayable. While there is potential for improvement, the early access build requires frequent restarts and lacks basic functionality.
- “The game runs smoothly without any major bugs, which is impressive for an early access title.”
- “I appreciate how stable the gameplay feels; it allows me to immerse myself without worrying about crashes.”
- “Despite being in early access, the developers have done a great job ensuring a stable experience.”
- “However, the current early access build is extremely buggy, requires frequent restarts, and several core systems are not functioning properly, making it largely unplayable at this stage.”
- “I think this will end up being a really good game; obviously, it is early and very buggy, but the bones are definitely there.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy has been criticized as a cash grab, with users expressing disappointment in the developer's failure to uphold basic responsibilities during the early access phase.
- “This feels like a poorly constructed cash grab and an utter failure to meet the most basic early access responsibilities of a developer.”
- “The monetization system is overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
- “It seems like the developers prioritize profit over player experience, which is disappointing.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is generally appreciated, with users noting its potential; however, it is marred by numerous bugs and requires significant updates to reach its full potential.
- “The atmosphere is captivating and immersive, drawing you into the game's world.”
- “I loved the eerie ambiance that kept me on edge throughout my playthrough.”
- “The stunning visuals and sound design create a truly unforgettable atmosphere.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express a mix of anticipation and caution regarding the emotional impact of the game, indicating that while there is potential for a strong emotional experience, significant improvements are needed before they would confidently recommend it.