The boom of indie games in recent years has opened the doors to a wave of experimental and bold ideas that would have otherwise never seen the light of day in the mainstream gaming market. If you’re a fan of action games with a time-travel twist, then Kingmakers, a new title from developer Redemption Road under publisher tinyBuild, is one title you won’t want to miss.
After a period of mystery and anticipation, tinyBuild has officially announced the release window for Kingmakers. The game is set to launch on October 8 in Early Access via Steam. This announcement was accompanied by a release date trailer that offers a glimpse into the large-scale, chaotic warfare players can expect. While the trailer doesn’t showcase much of the user interface, the explosive medieval-versus-modern combat promises a uniquely engaging gameplay experience.
In Kingmakers, players will step into the boots of a modern-day soldier equipped with contemporary firearms and military gear. However, you are thrown into the chaos of a medieval war. Your mission is to use your advantage to rewrite history.
Players will face off against knights and warriors clad in heavy armour, wielding swords and shields, while you unleash high-powered weaponry to turn the tide of battle. But Kingmakers is more than just guns versus swords. As players progress, whether playing solo or in cooperative multiplayer, they will gain access to powerful military hardware such as tanks and the ability to deploy large-scale support vehicles.
The game also features a dynamic destruction system, allowing players to reshape the battlefield in real time. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to build infrastructure and fortifications to support your evolving war strategy.
With its mix of real-time strategy, sandbox destruction, and time-bending combat, Kingmakers could become one of the standout indie hits of 2025, and we can’t wait.
