Little King's Story begins with a young boy finding a magical crown, which gives him the power to become the King of the Alpoko kingdom. As he grows in power and influence, he attracts more followers, and his kingdom expands until he unifies the entire world.
The gameplay combines elements of life-simulation, real-time strategy (RTS), and role-playing games (RPG). You control the Little King , sending your subjects to build, destroy, or engage in combat. Initially, they are carefree adults with no purpose, but as you progress through the game, you can train them in various job classes to help you overcome challenges and defeat bosses.