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Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit

2022

Should you play it?

Legends of the past come back to life in this charming point-and-click adventure. Pack your bags and journey with Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit through modern day Europe to uncover the conspiracy behind a cursed relic and the secrets of the King who was never crowned.

What works

  • Engaging and logical puzzles
  • Strong voice acting and character charm
  • Beautiful and colorful art style
  • Character customization affecting gameplay
  • Interesting historical and cultural setting

Things to keep in mind

  • Short game length
  • Some puzzles rely on trial and error
  • Occasional unclear puzzle solutions
  • Rushed and incomplete feeling ending
  • Timed action sequences can be frustrating

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Leisure Suit Larry - Wet Dreams Dry Twice

  • Zefyr: A Thief's Melody

  • Helheim Hassle

  • Dinocop

  • Paradigm

  • SLUDGE LIFE 2

Less expressive

Games that feels like Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit but with less self-expression and customization

  • Voodoo Detective

  • The Samaritan Paradox

  • Slender Threads

  • The Rise of the Golden Idol

  • Deponia Doomsday

  • The Book of Unwritten Tales: The Critter Chronicles

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Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression, Competence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy.

Last update: 03/08/2026