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.



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!