Shell of a King

Top-down bullet-hell RPG built around tough bosses and character builds

Rosune · Released Apr 2, 2026

Reviews: Very Positive; 98% of 61
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 1 month ago; Aug 31, 2026
Minimum PC: GeForce GTX 1060; 16 GB RAM · 1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Shell of a King?

A single-player, top-down action RPG set in a crumbling world, where you fight to escape imprisonment beneath the royal capital of Agathara. You shoot enemies, dodge incoming projectiles, and explore interconnected areas for equipment, characters, and secrets while leveling your stats.

For you if...

+you enjoy combining items that change how your shots behave
+you want multiple endings and new playthroughs that retain your progress

Not for you if...

−you dislike tracking projectiles while moving and timing dodges
−you want multiplayer rather than a solo adventure

What players say

98% of 61 reviews are positive

Players praise the boss designs, soundtrack, and hand-drawn art. Camera positioning draws recurring criticism, particularly during hectic boss battles.

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Shell of a King system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 1060, 16 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)
Processor: Intel Core i7-9700 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 580 (6GB VRAM)
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Storage: 1 GB available space

Does Shell of a King have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Shell of a King run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 48
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Shell of a King use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam