The one who pulls out the sword will be crowned king is a free simulation game that tests players if they can be crowned king. This indie title from Majorariatto is based on the legend of Excalibur or other versions of the sword in the stone. However, this game is an online community-based experience where a player’s playthrough affects everyone else.

With simplistic 3D designs and a simpler premise, The one who pulls out the sword will be crowned king is great for people who have nothing else to do. Its simplicity and appeal can be likened to Goat Simulator.

Be the next king

The premise behind The one who pulls out the sword will be crowned king is simple: just pull the sword from the stone and be the king. What makes it difficult, though, is its online nature. Every time someone from anywhere in the world pulls out the sword, it becomes longer and more difficult to pull. It makes the game harder with each passing day.

Since hundreds of players have already completed the challenge, it has become too difficult and boring for new players. To make the game enjoyable still, there’s an offline version that lets you complete the game. Being synchronized with Steam, you can also check the usernames of the previous kings, as well as the current king you will replace. What makes it worth it, though, is its surprisingly brutal ending.

As for the graphics, you’ll mostly find yourself in the middle of a child-friendly low-poly forest. Should you complete the challenge, though, you’ll be treated to a nice post-credit scene featuring voxel-style creatures recreating a particularly shocking ending. The game mechanics, on the other hand, can get really tiring and difficult as you try to pull the sword using only your mouse.

An increasingly difficult game

If you’re looking to put your name onto the online leaderboards, get ready to put in a lot of time to complete The one who pulls out the sword will be crowned king. It looks fun and innocent but it keeps a good twist ending for the players willing to put in the necessary work. Still, there’s a simpler, more attainable offline mode for people who just want to enjoy.