Deal | This challenging fantasy RPG is free to play on Steam for a limited time

In For The King II, players return to the fantasy kingdom of Fahrul, where Queen Rosomon now rules her once-beloved people with an iron fist. The monarch has allied herself with dark forces and forces her subjects to toil in the mines. It's high time to join the resistance and put an end to her tyranny.

For The King II is free to try on Steam until November 12. Anyone who wants to continue playing afterward can pick up the fantasy RPG for just $7.49 instead of $24.99, thanks to a 70% discount available until November 23. According to SteamDB, the offer marks a new all-time low. Incidentally, just a few days ago, we covered a Steam deal on the original game, which is also currently available at a reduced price of $1.99.

In terms of gameplay, the sequel stays largely true to the original but introduces several interesting improvements. Players move their adventurers across a randomly generated world map, explore dungeons, collect equipment and battle all kinds of monsters. The biggest change lies in the combat system. Instead of three, up to four adventurers can now set out together, with positioning on the new combat grid playing an important role. Tough melee fighters protect the back row, while archers and mages attack from a safe distance. Enemies have also become smarter and actively exploit weaknesses in the party's formation.

However, luck still plays a significant role. Players can use a limited supply of Focus points to improve their odds. If an expedition fails anyway, unlocked items and other bonuses can make the next attempt easier. The game can be played solo or with up to four players in local or online co-op.

More tactical depth, smarter enemies and noticeably improved graphics – For The King II certainly isn't short on improvements. Even so, PC Gamer would have liked to see the developers take a few more risks with new ideas. The character classes offer relatively little variety in how they play, while the randomly generated maps don't provide much diversity either. The reviewers were particularly impressed by the challenging battles, although the heavy reliance on luck can occasionally be frustrating. Overall, the publication awarded the game a solid 75 out of 100.

Steam reviews paint a similar picture, with around 70% of more than 16,000 player reviews being positive. On Metacritic, For The King II holds a Metascore of 76 and a user score of 7.4. The RPG is also rated "Verified" for the Steam Deck and should therefore run without major issues.

The following trailer offers a taste of the adventures awaiting players in Fahrul:

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