Rise of Kingdoms on PC: Official Client Guide (2026)

Yes, you can play Rise of Kingdoms on a PC without an emulator. Lilith Games, the studio behind the game, offers a Windows client on its official site, and a Mac version through the Mac App Store. To keep your mobile progress, link your account inside the phone game first, then log in with it on PC. Lilith doesn't publish official steps for this (more below), so this follows a fan guide and common practice. Last checked: October 3, 2026.

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The short version: bind your account on your phone, install the official PC client, and log in with that same account before you do anything else. This guide also covers what we could and couldn't confirm, and an honest look at the game itself.

Is There an Official Rise of Kingdoms PC Version?

There is. Rise of Kingdoms is a free-to-play strategy game with in-app purchases from Lilith Games. Per Wikipedia, it came out on iOS and Android on May 24, 2018, with Windows and macOS versions following on April 6, 2022. Wikipedia doesn't cite a source for that second date, so treat it as approximate.

What we can confirm from the game's official site as of October 3, 2026: it carries a Windows download button and a link to the Mac App Store. On the Mac side, the App Store listing says the game needs macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with an Apple M1 chip or newer. Intel Macs aren't covered by that listing.

One naming note. One fan site, Rise of Kingdoms Guides, calls Lilith's PC program an "emulator." It's still Lilith's own client, distributed from the studio's own site. We couldn't find an official page explaining how it works under the hood, so we won't claim it's a native build. The point that matters: you aren't installing a third-party Android emulator.

How to Play Rise of Kingdoms on PC

The order matters here. This is the step people skip: link your account on your phone before you install anything on PC.

If you already play on your phone:

1. In the mobile game, open your account settings and bind your account to an email (a Lilith account). One fan-run guide, Rise of Kingdoms Guides, describes the path as Settings > Account/Characters, then your account, then Link Email, then Send Code. That's a third-party description, and menu names can change, so follow what your screen shows.
2. On your PC, install the official Windows client.
3. Open the client and log in with the same account before you start playing. Then pick up your character.

If you're new to the game:

1. Install the official PC client and start a character.
2. Bind it to an email early, from the same settings menu, so you can open the same account on a phone later.

If you do this in the wrong order, you may end up with a second, empty character on PC. We couldn't find an official Lilith page that spells out exactly what happens or how to undo it, so don't count on an easy fix. I keep my alliance's event spreadsheet, and linking accounts before a device switch is the first thing I'd check in it.

Mistakes That Cost Progress

• Skipping the link. We found no official page on what happens to an unlinked account, so don't count on a fix.
• Using a throwaway email you can't open later. The verification code and any recovery go through that inbox.
• Assuming every login option on mobile works on PC. We couldn't confirm which sign-in methods the PC client accepts. Stick to the email-based Lilith account. We couldn't confirm it on PC from an official page, but it's the one login a bound account can't lose.
• Buying anything before you're sure which account you're on. Check the character name and kingdom first.

Rise of Kingdoms on PC: Official Client vs. Steam vs. Emulator

On Steam: a search for "rise of kingdoms" on October 3, 2026 returned no Lilith Games listing. A search result isn't proof that no page exists, but we found nothing, and the official site doesn't point to Steam either. If that changes, we'll update this page.

On emulators, our position hasn't changed: when the studio offers its own client, use it. Our guide to the four ways to play a mobile game on PC covers when an emulator is a last resort. The same logic applies to RAID: Shadow Legends on Plarium Play, where linking the account first also decides whether your progress follows you.

Rise of Kingdoms PC System Requirements

Here's where we have to be straight with you: we couldn't find an official Windows spec sheet from Lilith. The official site's page content listed no requirements, and the Lilith support pages we tried either didn't load or didn't cover it.

What we do have:

• Mac (official): macOS 11.0 or later, Apple M1 chip or newer, per the App Store listing. The listing also shows a 2.2 GB size for the mobile build.
• Windows (unofficial): a fan-run site, Rise of Kingdoms Guides, lists Windows 7 or later, 2 GB of RAM, 5 GB of free disk space, administrator rights, and up-to-date graphics drivers. It doesn't cite Lilith for these numbers, so treat them as a rough guide, not a guarantee.

If the client won't start, update your graphics drivers and run the installer as an administrator, which the same fan guide lists as requirements.

Is Rise of Kingdoms Worth Playing in 2026?

It depends on what you want. The pitch, per the App Store description, is a strategy game that mixes real-time battles with base building, with 15 civilizations and a shared world map of more than 80,000 players per kingdom. Lilith claims 180,000,000+ players worldwide. It's a long-running game: the same listing shows an update on September 22, 2026.

How much time does it ask for? Lilith doesn't publish a figure, and we won't invent one. What the design tells you is that it's built around alliances and a shared map, so it rewards players who check in regularly and coordinate with others. If you like planning events with a group, that's a plus. If you want to play only when you feel like it, it may feel like a second job.

Monetization. The game is free, but it isn't free of spending. The App Store lists in-app purchases and flags "Loot Boxes." Wikipedia reports a mixed critical reception, with reviewers criticizing pay-to-win mechanics, and notes the game has earned over $3.5 billion in total revenue. On the App Store, user ratings average 4.49 out of 5 across 187,555 ratings as of October 3, 2026, but written reviews there also mention a gap between spenders and non-spenders. Both things can be true: many people enjoy it, and spending shapes how far you can go.

Our take: it's worth trying if you like slow, social strategy and are fine with a game that never fully finishes. Set a spending limit before you install, write it down, and stick to it. If you want a game where skill alone settles every contest, look elsewhere.

What We Couldn't Verify

• An official Lilith spec sheet for the Windows client (the Windows figures above come from a fan site).
• Official instructions for moving a mobile account to PC, and which login methods the PC client accepts. The Lilith Pass and Account Center pages we opened didn't load enough content to confirm.
• How the PC client runs under the hood.
• Whether a Steam page exists. We found none in search.
• A typical weekly time commitment: no official or independent figure.
• The April 6, 2022 PC release date, which comes from an uncited Wikipedia infobox.

We didn't test the client ourselves. Everything here comes from the sources linked above.

What Players Say

We read recent reviews on the App Store listing in late September and early October 2026. These are individual opinions, not measurements.

• A fan with a complaint. One App Store reviewer wrote, "I enjoy this game. Really." The same review says the player may delete it because their kingdom's leaders issue orders and threaten attacks on players who don't comply.
• A new-player warning. Another reviewer called the game "wonderful - if it could be played as designed," then described experienced players who join a new kingdom, split into alliances and dominate it, leaving no room for newcomers to learn.

Both complaints are about the kingdom you land in, not the client. My take: check how old your kingdom is and who runs it before you invest, and treat a bad server as a reason to look for another one, not to spend more.

FAQ

Can you play Rise of Kingdoms on PC?

Yes. Lilith Games offers an official Windows client on its site, so you don't need an emulator. Link your mobile account to an email on your phone first, then log in with that account on PC. Lilith doesn't publish official steps for this, so confirm in your own settings.

Is Rise of Kingdoms free on PC?

Yes. The App Store lists Rise of Kingdoms as "Free with in-app purchases," so installing and playing costs nothing. Optional purchases exist, including items flagged as loot boxes, and Wikipedia reports reviewers criticizing pay-to-win mechanics. Set a spending limit before you install and stick to it.

Can I play Rise of Kingdoms on a Mac?

Yes, through the Mac App Store, according to the official site. The listing requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with an Apple M1 chip or newer. Intel Macs aren't covered by that listing, and the Windows client is a separate download from Lilith's site.

Will my mobile progress carry over to PC?

It should if you bind your account to a Lilith account email on your phone first and log in with that account on PC. We couldn't find an official Lilith page describing the process, so confirm in your own settings before you start. The wrong order may leave you with an empty second character.

What are the Rise of Kingdoms PC system requirements?

We couldn't find an official Windows spec sheet from Lilith. A fan site lists Windows 7 or later, 2 GB of RAM and 5 GB of free disk space, but doesn't cite Lilith. On Mac, the App Store lists macOS 11.0 or later and an Apple M1 chip or newer.

Is Rise of Kingdoms on Steam?

We found no Lilith Games listing in a Steam search on October 3, 2026. The official site points to its own Windows download and the Mac App Store instead. A search result isn't proof that no page exists, so we'll update this page if that changes.

Do I need BlueStacks or another emulator?

No. Lilith offers its own PC client for Windows, so a third-party emulator adds nothing the official client doesn't. Using the studio's client also means you aren't installing extra software. Our position: when the studio offers its own client, use it.

Is Rise of Kingdoms worth playing?

It depends. It suits players who like slow, social strategy built around alliances and a shared map, and who accept a game that never fully finishes. Wikipedia reports reviewers criticizing pay-to-win mechanics, so set a spending limit before you install.