9 Kings

9 Kings is a roguelike strategy game from Sad Socket. Its core idea is direct: build a kingdom on a small grid, then scale it through cards, units and bonuses that can interact in dramatic ways.

Each ruler encourages a different style. Some lean on gold, others on magic, nature, sacrifice or defense. That variety gives the game strong replay value.

The Steam version entered Early Access on May 23, 2025. The asynchronous multiplayer update adds a competitive layer, with kingdoms measured against other players and progression tied to ranking performance.