Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10/11 (64-Bit) Processeur : Intel i3-4130 @ 3.7Ghz OR AMD FX-4300 @ 3.8Ghz Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 OR AMD Radeon HD 7770 DirectX : Version 11 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 6 GB d'espace disque disponible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10/11 (64-Bit) Processeur : Intel i5-8400 @ 2.8GHz OR AMD Ryzen 5 1600 Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GTX 1050 OR AMD Radeon RX 560 DirectX : Version 12 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 6 GB d'espace disque disponible
Hold Your King
Playing through the sweet spot of two to ten hours hooks most adventurers, generating an 83 percent approval rating across 173 reviews since launch. This casual indie journey finds its strongest footing when friends join in, though technical hiccups manage to trip up a few early sessions.
What it's about: Dans ce jeu de plateforme coopératif basé sur la physique, vous et un ami devez transporter votre roi colérique à travers des parcours médiévaux mortels. Évitez les pièges, gardez l'équilibre et collaborez pour atteindre la salle du trône. Une seule erreur, et le roi pourrait vous couronner de sa colère !
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 12 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| Multiplayer | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| Performance | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Value for money | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Stability / bugs | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Interface / UX | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Story / writing | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Audio / music | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Content / longevity | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 4.2 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.4 h.
🪤 55 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 23 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 5,2 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- Cooperative adventure shines through clearly: 8 positive mentions out of 10 for multiplayer gameplay.
- Comedic tone and overall mechanics win over players: 10 positive mentions out of 12 for core gameplay.
- Extended playtime yields absolute satisfaction: 19 positive mentions out of 19 in the 10 to 25 hour bracket.
Weaknesses
- Interface design creates major hurdles: 3 negative mentions out of 3 regarding the UI.
- Technical stability requires urgent patching: 3 negative mentions out of 3 pointing to bugs.
- Frame drops and audio sync issues dampen the mood: 3 negative mentions out of 3 for performance and 2 negative mentions out of 2 for audio.
Who is it for?
Casual gamers looking for a humorous, cooperative indie adventure to tackle with friends over a weekend will find plenty to love here.
Is Hold Your King worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 83% of 173 Steam reviews are positive (player score 78/100). Most-praised strength: Cooperative adventure shines through clearly. Current price: 4,30€ (30% off).
Verdict
Hold Your King delivers a genuinely amusing cooperative experience that easily justifies a few hours of your time once you push past the interface and performance glitches. With an 83 percent positive reception from 173 reviews, it stands out as a charming indie romp best enjoyed in good company.
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