Game Overview
Modern school life collides with secret bloodlines and supernatural conspiracies in a roguelite that treats delinquency as both a joke and a battlefield. The King Of Truancy follows a descendant of legendary historical figures, now navigating a world where sects, lone practitioners, street gangs, and official agents all pursue power behind an ordinary contemporary façade. Its tone is knowingly silly, with schoolyard troublemakers standing beside dangerous occult forces, but the larger mystery surrounding the entity known as The Shadow gives each run a darker purpose. Anime-styled heroines, playful dialogue, and escalating threats keep the premise from becoming a standard grim fantasy.
Combat revolves around building a deck, drawing the right tools at the right moment, and adapting to enemies that demand more than simple damage races. Runs send you through branching encounters filled with fights, random events, choices, and opportunities to reshape your strategy, so a carefully assembled combo can matter as much as raw stats. Light RPG progression adds another layer to decision-making, letting your character develop alongside the cards collected during a run. Bullies, gangs, and government operatives provide the early opposition, while tougher encounters push players to learn synergies, manage resources, and change plans when luck refuses to cooperate.
What separates it from the usual card-battling roguelite is its distinctly modern Chinese-inspired supernatural setting, where historical legacies survive in classrooms and back alleys rather than medieval kingdoms. The event pool and deck variety give repeated attempts a different rhythm, while the humorous writing prevents failure from feeling overly punishing. Players who enjoy Slay the Spire-style tactical card play but want more character-driven anime presentation and a lighter RPG flavor should find plenty to like. Newcomers can enjoy its approachable premise, though genre veterans are likely to get the most from experimenting with unusual deck combinations and learning how each run’s unpredictable encounters can be turned to their advantage.
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Installation
- Click the green button below to be redirected to UploadHaven.
- Wait 15 seconds, then hit “Free Download.” (Free downloads may be slower — upgrade to UploadHaven Pro for faster speeds.)
- Once downloaded, right-click the .zip file and choose “Extract to The King Of Truancy.” (You’ll need 7-Zip for this.)
- Open the extracted folder and run the game as administrator.
- Enjoy! 🎮 If you see missing DLL errors, check the _Redist folder inside and install what’s needed.
System Requirements
- OS *: win 7/10
- Processor: intel core i3
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 960
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Setup Guide & Troubleshooting
How do I fix missing DLL errors for The King Of Truancy?
After extracting The King Of Truancy, navigate to the _Redist or _CommonRedist folder inside the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and any other dependencies included.
What should I do if the downloaded file is corrupted?
The full archive is 1.36 GB — make sure your download completed fully before extracting. Use 7-Zip to extract the files. If you still see a "file corrupted" error, re-download and try again.
Why should I run the game as administrator?
Right-click the game executable and select "Run as Administrator" to avoid save file issues and permission errors. This is especially important on the first launch.
How do I update my GPU drivers for this game?
The game won't launch — what should I try?
This game requires Version 9.0. Try running in compatibility mode, install the latest DirectX runtime, or install the All-in-One VC Redist Package.
My antivirus is blocking the game — is it safe?
Antivirus false positives are common with pre-installed games. Temporarily pause your antivirus during extraction to prevent it from quarantining game files. You can re-enable it after the extraction completes.