To Be a King

by ITRoy

Uncensored Windows Mac Android
VersionCh.11
EngineRen'Py
Released2024-02-16
Updated2024-02-20
LanguageEnglish

About To Be a King

To Be a King is an adult fantasy harem visual novel made by ITRoy in Ren'Py, using 3D CG artwork. You play a newly appointed royal minister who served with the king through the military, now placed in power after the previous minister was removed. The kingdom is tense after three failed assassination attempts, and your choices shape your standing, reveal who truly controls authority, and open cautious romantic paths that can also endanger you.

Development continues with Chapter 11, released on February 16, 2024, for Windows, Mac, and Android in English, uncensored. The latest update adds 1652 renders, 21 scenes, 8 lewd scenes, 119 gallery images, three new characters, and a special way to mark your top three love interests. It also includes a skippable recap, a new render engine, updated audio with normalization, new music, voiced sound effects, adjustable dialogue text size, and fixes to codex harem entries.

Developer's description

As a newly appointed royal minister, brought in after the previous minister was deposed, you take your position during a time of uncertainty. You've been loyal to the king ever since you two rose up the military ranks together. After the previous king died under mysterious circumstances, the current king took his position. You were sent to reinforce the eastern part of the kingdom, and your victories earned new territory and riches for your king, your soldiers, and yourself. Three recent assassination attempts, mercifully failed ones, have left the entire kingdom on edge. Are you entering a greater position of power during a time where your role can be solidified? Or will you be swiftly removed as the kingdom continues to unravel? Throughout your time, you'll learn more behind who really controls power in the kingdom, uncover plots against the kingdom, and have the possibility of romance (but you'll have to tread carefully as each romance can put you at risk). Your choices will determine not only your future but that of the kingdom. Spoiler CHARACTERS Princess Aelinia The oldest daughter of King Aricellus, she is most known for her strong independent streak. Her lovely disposition, with a backbone of steel, have made her a darling to other women in the kingdom. She caused quite the problem for the kingdom when she was to be married to the king of a neighboring kingdom to secure peace, but refused to leave her father's palace. Strong-willed and stubborn make her tough for anyone to control. She still remembers when her father was a minor officer, and she was a favorite among the soldiers who played games with her in the camp. Aelinia's intelligence, having studied under several notable tutors, has only reinforced her resistance to the "typical role" of royal women in society. Princess Cassia The middle daughter of the king and queen, she loves the finer things. Dressing in her royal robes, attending fancy events, and riding in the royal procession give her such joy. Seemingly much more affable and controllable than her sister, Aelinia, Cassia loves the attention that her dresses and beauty bestow. Prominent merchants and garment designers throughout the realm often design custom dresses just for her. In her time off from royal duties, she enjoys gardening and playing with animals. Princess Valentina The youngest daughter, and youngest child, of the king & queen, Valentina has always been carefree, happy, and trusting. Because of her charming and outgoing personality, the royal family has used her on goodwill missions, allowing her to travel the empire. Treated as a child by her sisters, she is eager to prove that she is a woman worthy of respect. When not searching for her future prince, you'll find Valentina practicing her singing. Kaylan As the only child of General Nicabar, Kaylan was raised in the mountains of the kingdom. Intelligent and patient, Kaylan is a weaver in the capital city. She was widowed when her husband was killed in battle fighting along the Aranka border. A shrewd woman who is looking to marry into a position of power, she is someone who could, for the right man, ensure that he avoids serious missteps. Her beauty is renowned, but she has found her suitors only interested in being the son-in-law of a famous general.

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Changelog

Chapter 11 1652 new renders 21 new scenes 8 new lewd scenes 119 (!!) new image gallery renders added (Unlockable with Magistrates or Governors tiers) 3 new characters introduced A special way to recognize your top 3 love interests Updated music & sound effects with normalization, new music, and new VA acted sound effects for Chapter 11 Recap of previous events added to the start of Chapter 11 (skippable) Graphics overhaul in new render engine Adjustable text size for dialogue text (available under settings) Fixed bug with Tullia not displaying in the harem section of the codex Updated harem in codex to reflect additional paths Typo/code fixes. Chapter 10 1336 new renders 21 new scenes 4 new lewd scenes 40 new image gallery renders added ($10+ patrons) Complete overhaul of the codex Point system overhaul to prepare for future releases and branches Code rewrite for the entire game Code fixes to convert existing playthroughs to match the code changes (existing saves from the end of Chapters 7, 8, or 9 will work just fine; saves from other points may encounter problems.) Assorted bug fixes Various UI updates Added day transition cards In-game tutorial added Codex tutorials added Notification system added Added keyboard shortcuts to bring up the codex and settings/preferences screens New character added to love interests/harem Full alliance system implemented Added more detailed character information to the codex for all ladies in the game (including their measurements) Additional characters added to codex: Cronut Sextus MC Faction information added to codex Diplomacy section added to the codex Typos squashed Removed most choices during early sex scenes to improve the playing experience Overhaul of several environments Character model improvements Fixed bug with forced Estrid scene, even if you rejected her Fixed path bug with Dinah & Diana paths Adjusted drunk Valentina scene Added labels to lewd replay gallery items Redesigned special image gallery About screen redesigned Chapter 9: Over 840 new renders Chapter markers added to show when you begin a new chapter 20 new scenes 14 additions to the special image gallery ($10+ patrons) 5 new lewd scenes Special content for those on the following branches: Valentina, Estrid, Lydia, Helena, Goddess Anna, Eliana, Flora Chapter 8: Over 1000 new renders 16 new scenes 24 additions to the special image gallery ($10+ patrons) 6 new lewd scenes New love interest choices Minor UI improvements including a new game icon (Still Cassia) v0.6.1 35 new scenes 1400 new renders Biographies for new characters added Environment texture improvements New music tracks Several new characters New love interests available v0.5.1 Dev comments It's finally here! After a couple of months of work, I'm proud to present To Be A King Chapter 5. It's been a bit since our last release (early October!), but I expect future releases will come much more quickly (and be about this large). A HUGE thanks to my dedicated beta team that worked a ton of hours to help me polish this release and make the game better . No more Android releases I'm afraid that To Be A King Chapter 4 was the last Android release, at least for the foreseeable future. From here on out, I'll support Mac, PC, and Linux with releases. I may resume Android releases, but, for now, it's not something I want to devote development time to, especially with me not having any devices to test it on and fine tune it. New saves required Thank goodness we are only beginning Chapter 5 here. I hate to see a game chuck old saves out the window with new releases, and I'm hoping this will be it for me having to change it. With all the code changes, existing saves will not work at all. Don't even try them. I do not enjoy games that break saves, and believe me, if there was a way to avoid this, I would have. I've taken every precaution to ensure my code is all set for the future, so this should be a one-time thing. I did add the ability to name your saves, which should make it MUCH easier to keep track of your paths. There Is No Free Roam I made the mistake of announcing it while it was in development. Once Chapter 5 was nearly done, I tried free roam more extensively. It was not near as fun as it needed to be (more on that in this week's dev update). So we are back to the traditional VN with branching paths. No need to click anywhere special or do anything more than follow the story, make your choices, and watch things play out. Sorry for anyone who was looking forward to this, but I can't leave something in that isn't as fun as it should be. 34 new scenes 1514 new renders UI Improvements & changes Intro video added Ability to name your saved games added Biographies of primary characters added Model texture improvements Environment texture improvements A new relationship section has been added so you can see your progress with your chosen love interests Sound effects added. There is a dedicated volume slider for these in preferences Lewd sound effects added. There is a dedicated volume slider for these in preferences v0.4.6 - 456 new renders (for all paths) - Over 13,000 new words for .4 - 2 new Lewd scenes - Fixed issue with saves between releases, but this means you should start at the beginning. Old saves may have issues 2020-09-10 v0.3.1 2020-08-01 v0.2.1 2020-05-23 Initial Release version 0.1

Player reviews

Player rating 3.0 / 5 · 20 ratings
Written reviews 20 · avg 3.2★
Positive (4–5★) 35%
Latest review 2025-12-21

What players say

Divided reception: praised for setting, characters, and story, but criticized for pacing, updates, and static visuals.

5★ 5
4★ 2
3★ 6
2★ 5
1★ 2

Players like

  • Alternate Roman/medieval setting and political intrigue
  • Engaging political story with betrayals and twists
  • Attractive and varied female characters
  • Long enough content for extended play

Common complaints

  • No animations make scenes feel static
  • Long dialogue and slow pacing can bore
  • Inconsistent renders and unflattering faces

Best for players who enjoy long medieval harem stories with political intrigue.

Summarised from 20 written player reviews.

MyLifeBeLike67 2025-12-21 ★★★★★
It's really too bad.. it looks like the game is abandoned. The MC always dreamed of going east. But alas, for all his talk of going east. His story has been abandoned. He will not be going east, BUT he…
Zoulu 2025-03-17 ★★★★★
This is a fantastic game that perfectly balances ero gameplay progression with a plot supported by concrete management mechanics. The Harem mechanic is interesting and I really am hoping git doesn't bite me in the butt because the characters are…
Landrol 2025-03-17 ★★★★★
I really want to get back into this game, but the lack of animations is just killing it for me. The story is so good that I might just play through again just for that. And don't get me wrong…

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