Century Games, the studio behind the hit game Whiteout Survival, has quietly soft-launched a new strategy game: Crown of Bones. In this title, players become a skeleton king commanding an army of skeletal minions. The gameplay focuses on upgrading your forces and battling mortal enemies.

Given the success of Whiteout Survival, Century Games' expansion into new genres is unsurprising. Crown of Bones, however, has seen a relatively low-key soft launch in several regions, including the US and Europe.

Early information suggests Crown of Bones is a casual strategy game. Players lead their skeletal army across diverse environments, from lush farmlands to barren deserts, upgrading their units as they progress. The game maintains a family-friendly aesthetic with charming, non-offensive visuals, similar to Whiteout Survival. A key element is the constant progression through upgrades, collectibles, and increasingly difficult challenges, with leaderboards for competition against friends and other players.

While details are currently limited, Crown of Bones appears to draw inspiration from other successful strategy games, much like Whiteout Survival's emulation of Frostpunk's casual take on survival. This approach clearly resonated with players, making Whiteout Survival a considerable success for Century Games.

Further observation of Crown of Bones will reveal its unique features and potential. The success of Whiteout Survival suggests Crown of Bones could become another flagship title for the developer. Players interested in trying the game can also explore our weekly roundup of the top five new mobile games.