What kind of game is Like a king?
Like a king is a tower defense and deck-building game created by LAK Games. You take the role of a king who fights other kings using a collection of cards, and every card in that collection is a unit you can bring onto the battlefield.
What do the cards do in Like a king?
Each card in Like a king is a unique unit with its own job. Some cards attack the enemy directly, others mine gold, and others lay traps for enemy units, so a deck is a mix of roles rather than a stack of attackers.
How do you win a battle in Like a king?
A battle in Like a king is won by destroying all of the enemy units before your own units are destroyed. Because both sides keep committing units, the game pushes you to revise your tactics mid-fight instead of settling on one plan.
Who do you fight in Like a king?
In Like a king you fight rival kings and the armies they field, in a fantasy setting populated by orcs, monsters and sharp-eyed elves. Every battle is framed as a contest between crowns, with the last king standing taking the title.
How do you build a stronger deck in Like a king?
You build a stronger deck in Like a king by completing quests and expanding your collection of cards. Since each card is a unit, a bigger collection means more answers on the battlefield, and combining units well matters as much as owning powerful ones.
What does gold mining do in Like a king?
Some of the units in Like a king mine gold instead of attacking, which is why they earn a place in the deck. Fielding them turns part of your battlefield into economy rather than force, and that trade-off is a core part of the strategy.
Is Like a king free to play?
Yes. Like a king is completely free on Masked Games. There is no account to create, no trial period and no payment step — open the page, press play and the game starts.
Do I need to download anything to play Like a king?
No. Like a king is an HTML5 browser game, which means it loads and runs on this page itself. Nothing is installed on your computer and nothing is left behind when you close the tab.
Can I play Like a king on a phone or tablet?
Yes. Like a king supports touch input and adapts to smaller screens, so it plays on Android phones, iPhones, iPads and Chromebooks in the same browser you are reading this in.
What are the controls for Like a king?
Like a king is played with touch. Tap an empty tile — Spawn a unit
Draw a line from your unit to an enemy unit — Attack it
Is Like a king a two player game?
Yes. Like a king can be played by two people on the same keyboard, so you and a friend can play together on one computer without a second device or an online account.