About Shell of a King
The world is collapsing, desperate for the return of the old gods, leaving only the strongest and most depraved beings to survive. Imprisoned beneath the royal capital of Agathara, you must fight your way to the surface in Shell of a King, a top-down 2.5D bullet-hell RPG that combines intense boss battles, deep build customization, and an interconnected world ripe for exploration. Crafted with passion by a solo developer, the game features a unique blend of precise bullet-hell action and souls-like mechanics, supported by an original soundtrack and hand-drawn 2D and 3D graphics. With responsive controls and a classic dodge roll, combat is easy to learn but demands mastery as you face over 20 challenging bosses, each with distinct mechanics designed to test your skills. Shell of a King offers a rich experience with more than 100 unique items dropped by enemies, encouraging varied playstyles from fragile glass cannons to sturdy tanks through its leveling and build systems. The world unfolds non-linearly in a Metroidvania-inspired design, inviting thorough exploration to uncover secrets, new areas, NPCs, and formidable foes. Your choices influence which of the three endings you achieve, and a New Game Plus mode allows you to replay with your items and levels intact. For those seeking a less punishing experience, an Easy Mode provides a more relaxed journey through the atmospheric environment. Join the vibrant community via the official Discord and dive deeper with the dedicated wiki to master the secrets of Shell of a King.
- Top-down bullet-hell action fused with souls-like combat and dodge roll
- Over 20 unique, challenging boss fights with distinct mechanics
- Extensive build customization and over 100 unique item drops
- Non-linear, interconnected world with secrets and multiple endings
- New Game Plus and Easy Mode for varied difficulty experiences
Instructions
- Click the Download button below and you will be redirected to UploadHaven.
- Wait 5 seconds and click on the blue ‘download now’ button. We recommend using a download manager for faster download speeds. (You can use FDM which is free here, or any other download manager).
- Once the game is finished downloading, right click the .zip file and click on “Extract to Shell of a King v2.0.zip” (To do this you will need 7-Zip, which you can get here, or you can use the built in windows extractor).
- Double click inside the Shell of a King v2.0 folder and run the setup application. Accept the EULA, and install the game. Then, launch the game through the desktop shortcut.
Shell of a King Free Download (v2.0)
Shell of a King (v2.0)
Size: 891.44 MB
Reminder: This download is completely free and won't cost you a penny. However, If you love the game and want to purchase it, you can support the developers by doing so.
System Requirements
- OS: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i7-9700 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 580 (6GB VRAM)
- Storage: 1 GB available space
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