Crownmason: Turn-Based Castle Building Duel

10/29/2026, 2:16:58 AM (JST)

Release date: 10/28/2026

Tags: #strategy #turn-based-tactics #auto-battler #pvp #turn-based-strategy #3d #top-down #base-building

Reference prices

Japan

¥ 1,900 (JPY)

Steam JP

$14.99 (USD)

Steam Global

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Japan Price: ¥ 1,900
Global Price: $14.99
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Sale Status: Regular pricing
Price Checked At: 11/5/2026, 2:10:39 AM (JST)

Key highlight

Crownmason is a turn-based strategy duel where two castle builders compete to kill each other's king. Build, defend, and attack in a PvP-focused auto-battler from Funkenkauz Studios.

Who this is for

A unique PvP experience that blends turn-based castle building with auto-battler combat. Plan your layout carefully and strike at the enemy king.

Hardware Guide for Comfortable Play

Based on the game's recommended specs, showing a comfortable performance target and example parts (PassMark reference)

CPU

Game's recommended spec

Intel Core i5-8600K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600

Comfortable play target

23,642 pts(~130% above spec of 18,186 pts)

Parts near this range

Intel Core i9-11900F @ 2.50GHz23,653 pts Intel Core i5-12600HL23,615 pts Intel Core i9-10850K @ 3.60GHz23,697 pts

GPU

Game's recommended spec

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super / RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (6 GB VRAM)

Comfortable play target

16,450 pts(~130% above spec of 12,654 pts)

Parts near this range

Radeon RX 6600 XT16,450 pts GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER16,453 pts Radeon RX 760016,429 pts

* Scores are reference values. Actual performance varies by in-game settings, resolution, and system environment.

Details

Overview

Crownmason is a turn-based strategy game from Funkenkauz Studios, released on October 28, 2026. It pits two castle builders against each other in a duel of construction and destruction.

Each player raises a castle on their own plot of land, placing walls, towers, quarries, mills, barracks, a scriptorium, and a hall for their king. Then the turns begin: one attacks, the other defends, and the armies clash automatically while you watch the outcome.

The victory condition is simple and absolute: kill the enemy king. You can burn farms, flatten walls, or raze half the town, but as long as the king lives, the match continues.

This focus on regicide keeps every decision meaningful, because no matter how much territory you control, the battle isn't over until the crown falls.

Highlights

Turn-based castle building: Place buildings on a square grid, where adjacency matters. Each structure helps some neighbors and annoys others—a stonemason next to a quarry cuts more stone, but the wrong placement can hinder your growth.
Auto-battler combat: Once you set your defenses and launch an attack, the armies fight on their own. Your role is to build wisely and choose when to strike, not to micromanage every soldier.
PvP multiplayer: The game supports online PvP, letting you challenge other players in head-to-head castle duels. Single-player is also available for practice or solo play.

Who It's For

Crownmason appeals to fans of turn-based tactics and strategy games who enjoy a mix of base building and indirect combat. If you like games where positioning and resource management matter more than twitch reflexes, this is a solid pick.

The auto-battler element means you'll spend more time planning than executing, which suits players who prefer thoughtful, methodical play. The PvP focus also makes it a good choice for those who want to test their castle designs against human opponents.