Steam app 2241380 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 21:05 UTC
Dive into an old-school pixel art RPG inspired by classic MMORPGs! Explore epic dungeons, battle fearsome bosses, and complete quests solo offline or online with up to 5 players. Choose your class, gear up, and craft your own legend!
638 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
21 months, January 2025 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.
The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.
31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 361 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.
12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 277 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
Ancient Kingdoms was released on 15 Jan, 2025.
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38 achievements in total.
50 developer announcements, Apr 2026 to Aug 2026 · times in UTC
* Controller: Keeping pressed open inventory button while target a merc will opens their inventory window * Controller: While merc inventory is opened pressing a equipment item in inventory will equip it to that merc * Controller: if you…
Patch notesA new update is now live! Ancient Kingdoms is taking its first big step toward reaching players around the world. 🌎 🇪🇸 Spanish 🇨🇳 Chinese 🇯🇵 Japanese All skills and items have now been translated into these languages! More languages may be…
Ancient PixelsA new update for Ancient Kingdoms is now live! Version v0.9.30.0 introduces the new DPS / HPS Meter, alongside several Ranger balance changes, combat improvements, bug fixes, and more progress on Old Valorath. 📊 DPS / HPS Meter A new DPS /…
Ancient PixelsThis update introduces new Illusion Items, allowing you to temporarily transform into different races throughout the world of Ancient Kingdoms. Alongside this new feature, the update includes class balance changes for Ranger and Warrior…
Ancient Pixels* Fixed bug related with idZone of some new mobs * Fixed bug with human-like monsters not using correctly piercing weapons
Patch notesA new update is now live! Barbers have arrived in the main cities, giving adventurers a chance to change their appearance — and humans can finally grow a proper beard! This update also brings a new friendly pet, Raccoons, new Crimson…
Ancient Pixels* Mercenaries won't loss gear durability on death * Adjusted respawn time for Scaleblight (5h -> 3h) * Increased drop rate for Great Dawnward Tourmaline (10% -> 20%)
Patch notes* Improved performance by 20% * Improved readability for buff timers * Changed buff timers colour when remaining time greater than 60s * Fixed bug in Great Tempest Shard tooltip
Patch notesHello everyone! Update v0.9.27.0 is now live, introducing one of the most requested cosmetic features alongside a large number of quality-of-life improvements, balance adjustments, and bug fixes. 🐾 Friendly Follower Pets Friendly Follower…
Ancient PixelsA new update has arrived with new features, balance improvements, bug fixes, and major performance optimizations. ✨ New Features Implemented Equipment Templates. Added Unique backpacks (only one can be equipped) and non-Unique backpacks…
Ancient Pixels* Improved click behaviour to attack or interact * Extended Target is now more stable * Simplified experience gain messages to reduce chat clutter * Adjusted death message clarity * Fixed Dreadveil Ward Charm tooltip * Improved stats for…
Patch notes* New Elite: Slime King * Updated game engine to last version * Fixed bug with auto-attack cast range in multiplayer * Fixed problem related with respawn condition mobs * Adjusted critical resist given by Heartwood Reliquary to 35% *…
Patch notes* Improved tooltip position for Loot * Decreased Extended Target refresh to do it more stable
Patch notesA new Ancient Kingdoms update is now available! Version v0.9.25.0 introduces the new Extended Target system, additional control over mercenary consumable usage, targeting and controller improvements, combat balance adjustments, and several…
Ancient Pixels* Fixed bug with King Darin affecting to some quests * Adjusted NPCs name overlay color
Patch notes* Skillbar locking is now disabled by default * Adjusted the colours of name overlays * You can now split stacks by a chosen amount using Shift + Click
Patch notes* Fixed blurry affecting to characters and name overlays * Now you can move items from bank, chests directly to your mercenary * Increased bosses repositioning interval (60-120s -> 60-180s) * After casting a special ability, bosses will…
Patch notes* Adjusted the stats of the MS and ToV armor sets * Wizard Balance: Increased Spellwind duration from 60 to 300 seconds, reduced Spell Haste from 20% to 15%, and reduced its cooldown from 10 to 5 seconds * Improved tooltip responsiveness *…
Patch notes* Mercenary Druid: Added new spell Erasis Wildfire * Druid Balance: Increased damage done by Immolate * Druid Mercenary now will start to use HoT under 70% (instead of under 60%) * Cleric Mercenary now will start to heal under 90% (instead…
Patch notesThe biggest combat overhaul so far has arrived! This update is focused on making combat feel more fluid, more tactical, and less burst-oriented. Encounters should now be decided by sustained decision-making, positioning, healing, cooldown…
Ancient Pixels* Fixed bug when login into dedicated servers * Fixed bug with Avatar of Air spawn * Fixed bug with party panels position * Increased cast range for Staff of Flowers * Fixed bug with drag and drop consumables
Patch notesA new update has arrived! This update introduces the new world boss Avatar of Air, expands the new Critical Resist system, significantly improves mercenary AI, and includes numerous balance changes, quality-of-life improvements, and bug…
Ancient Pixels* Fixed bug related with mercenaries healers behaviour * Improved mercenaries positioning while out of combat * Fixed bug where slayer gains were not being shown in chat
Patch notes* Fixed bug where you couldn't click usable items from skillbar * Increased crit resist bonus given by DEX
Patch notesHello everyone! A new update for Ancient Kingdoms is now live! This patch introduces the new Critical Resist stat, account-wide Slayer progression, new rewards and mechanics for Valaark, class balance changes, quality-of-life improvements…
Ancient PixelsGreetings adventurers! Today we're releasing The Controller Update, a major quality-of-life patch focused on improving controller support throughout Ancient Kingdoms. Whether you're playing with a gamepad, on Steam Deck, or simply prefer…
Ancient Pixels* Guilds (Phase 1) - Currently a social and cosmetic feature only. No gameplay bonuses or advantages, and can be used by solo players for their own characters and alts * Improved controller support * Increased the drop rate of "Pure Essence…
Patch notesThe mighty dragon Valaark has awakened stronger than ever. This update introduces new boss mechanics, the first Mythic Item, quality-of-life improvements, class balance changes, and several bug fixes reported by the community. 🐉 Valaark…
Ancient Pixels* Adjusted the size of Dwarves and Fire Goblins * Fixed a bug where quests could not be accepted or completed after changing targets * Fixed a bug where veteran Steam achievements were not working for multiplayer clients * Fixed a bug where…
Patch notes* Improved mercs behaviour when escaping from AoE * Rogue merc now always will try go behind mobs to attack * Added integrity check when connecting to database * Increased drop rate to 75% for "Shard of the Ebon Veil" * Increased drop rate…
Patch notes* You can now use the Shift key to equip mercenaries * Hopefully fixed a data synchronization issue when playing on multiple PCs * Esc key now will close mercenary equipment window
Patch notes* Fixed (another) bug related with mercenaries equipment
Patch notes* Fixed bug related with mercenaries equipment
Patch notesThis update focuses on gameplay refinement, class tuning, quality-of-life improvements, bug fixes, and overall polish as we continue moving toward full release. 🎣 Content Added new T4 Fishing Spot Higher tier fishing spots can now also…
Ancient Pixels* Improved mercenaries repositioning * Added more Fishing Rods * Added "Redbubble Grouper" to some fishing spots * Fixed bug affecting to Fog of War not being saved * Fixed bug related to database indexes * Chest maps are now stackable *…
Patch notes* Fixed bug affecting to Ranger going to meele when using a skill without enough mana * Fixed bug related with multiplayer in Linux builds
Patch notes* Fixed bug affecting to Rogue (it could be needed to reset skills) * Fixed Golden Stripe Eel sprite icon on fishing * Fixed quest status for Fishing quest line * Fixed bug where fishing a fish required for a quest deselect fishing spot
Patch notes🎣The waters of Eratiath are now alive with opportunity! Update 0.9.18.0 introduces the brand new Fishing Profession, allowing adventurers to relax between battles, discover new resources, and cook a variety of fish-based foods across the…
Ancient Pixels* Fixed bug related with speech bubble * Mount hotkey can be rebinded * Fixed bug related with random gems drop * Increased distance to owner for mercs while in combat * Fixed bug with party hud members panel position
Patch notes* Fixed bug affecting to buffs in multiplayer
Patch notesThis update is focused on improving the overall gameplay experience across combat, UI, mercenaries, and general progression systems. Many long-requested quality of life features have been added, several frustrating bugs have been resolved…
Ancient Pixels* Now pickaxes won't break when reach 0% durability * Adjusted stats and proc for Cursed Dagger * Increased min required lvl for Cursed Dagger * Changed position of Kellam for main questline to help players avoid dangerous areas * Fixed one…
Patch notes* Fixed bug related with familiars * Removed Auto-equip from loot to avoid players confusion * Scrolls given by bosses or elites now will update bestiary * Scrolls now will roll when in party
Patch notes🆕 New Content New Boss: Xyzzith the Decayed Added exit mirror in 4th floor of Vault of the Vanished 🎒 Inventory & Storage Added Auto-Sort Inventory Added Auto-Stack to Bank and Chests Force disable tooltip when looting items ⚔️ Combat &…
Ancient Pixels* Added labels to items: , , , * Fixed bug with drop rate for some bosses * Hopefully fixed mercs summon state on login * Fabled Giant Strongbox is now legendary quality * Fixed bug with cleric / druid not healing sometimes while holding…
Patch notes* Fixed bug with mercenary equipment window not showing correctly HP * Fixed bug with mercs not attacking when they are holding position * Fixed issues caused by mismatched client and server versions
Patch notes⚔️ Mercenaries Update Mercenaries can now be equipped with potions and food (They will only consume them during combat to save resources) Added new keybind "V" to command mercenaries to Hold Position Added mercenary stats to the equipment…
Ancient Pixels* Fixed bug affecting to passive skills and buffs * Adjusted font size for cooldown in skillbar * Increased healing done by Elixir of Restoration * Hopefully fixed problems with Home video background in Linux
Patch notes* Fixed a bug related to quests * Fixed a bug with the wardrobe scrollbar * Adjusted the size of some furniture * Added F5 hotkey to select the 4th party member * Guard Break now reduces block chance by up to 10% * Cleric Balance: Increased…
Patch notes* Fixed bug affecting to character creation in ultra wide monitors * Fixed bug affecting to intro in ultra wide monitors * Chat window and buff panel can be moved now
Patch notesWhat Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
| Description | Executable | Arguments | Platform | |
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| Ancient Kingdoms | ancientkingdoms.exe | windows | ||
| Ancient Kingdoms | AK.x86_64 | linux |
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gameinstall | ancientkingdoms_Data | game.dat |
It runs on public data and somebody's spare time.
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