What Happened to Parallel Kingdom?
Parallel Kingdom launched in 2008 and pioneered the location-based RPG genre years before Pokemon GO made GPS gaming mainstream. It was a game ahead of its time—players could claim real-world territory, build structures, join houses, and battle for dominance using nothing but their phones and their actual geographic location.
For eight years, PK built a dedicated community of players who formed lasting friendships, waged epic wars, and created memories tied to real places in the world. The game proved that location-based gaming could be deep, strategic, and social—not just a gimmick.
Then, in September 2016, developer PerBlue announced they were shutting down Parallel Kingdom to focus on other projects. The servers went dark, and thousands of players lost access to a game they'd invested years into. The community scattered, but the desire for that unique gameplay experience never went away.
Thrones RPG was built to answer that desire—to bring back what made Parallel Kingdom special while learning from its limitations.
Comparing Parallel Kingdom Mechanics to Thrones RPG
Here's how the core systems compare between the original Parallel Kingdom and its spiritual successor:
Territory System
Combat
Social Systems
Map Scale
Platform
Development
What Makes Thrones RPG Different
Thrones RPG isn't just a clone—it's a reimagining of location-based strategy gaming built with modern technology and lessons learned from PK's eight-year run:
No App Store Required
Play instantly in any modern browser. No downloads, no waiting for app store approval, no storage space needed on your device.
Cross-Platform by Default
Switch seamlessly between your phone, tablet, and desktop. Your progress follows you everywhere.
Active Development
New features, balance updates, and bug fixes ship regularly. Check the changelog to see what's new.
Community-Driven
Feature requests and bug reports directly influence development priorities. Your voice matters.
Modern Combat System
Real-time combat with skill trees, equipment crafting, and strategic depth beyond simple turn-based encounters.
Deep Kingdom Mechanics
Build your territory from a single flag to towering obelisks. Manage resources, coordinate with allies, and wage wars.
The Future of Location-Based RPGs
The location-based gaming genre has been dominated by casual experiences since Pokemon GO's massive success in 2016. But there's always been a dedicated audience craving something deeper—games that use your real-world location not just as a gimmick, but as the foundation for meaningful strategy and social interaction.
Thrones RPG is built for that audience. We're committed to long-term development with a transparent roadmap, regular updates, and genuine community involvement. The game is already playable with core systems in place: territory claiming, kingdom building, crafting, combat, and more.
Whether you're a Parallel Kingdom veteran looking to recapture that experience, or a newcomer curious about what location-based strategy gaming can be, Thrones RPG is ready for you.
Ready to Reclaim Your Kingdom?
Join the growing community of players building, battling, and conquering in the real world. No download required—start playing in your browser right now.