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The Monarch: First Light

Will you be the savior to purify this land? The Monarch is a lane-defense game where you control a monarch, expand your kingdom, and defend against evil by strategically managing gold resources, recruiting diverse units, and exploring a world filled with mythical threats.

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The Monarch is a Kingdom-like strategy game that has minimalistic control & smooth gameplay with power-up aspects. The gates of hell open each night, terrorizing the land. As the player, you must find a way to destroy the gates and defend your lands in the process!

Gather coins, recruit peasants, train units, build powerful structures, gain power-ups, and adapt!

Can you bring peace to the land?

New Player Tips

If you take a hit, you lose a coin. Hold a few extra coins in your pouch just to be safe! Build and upgrade your walls as soon as possible! Try to recruit at least 1 peasant every day! The forest is dangerous at night; watch out!

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