Game entry
King's Quest III: To Heir is Human
1986 · Point-and-click, Puzzle, Adventure · PC, Mac, DOS, Atari ST, Amiga, Apple II, Apple IIGS, TRS-80 · Sierra On-Line
After 81 duels settled by the community, King's Quest III: To Heir is Human stands no. 3,174 among the best video games of all time on GameForever, with 1,450 ELO points and 44% of wins. Where it fares best, it sits at no. 11 out of 19 (1986).
World rank
no. 3,174
ELO score
1,450
Wins
44%
Duels played
81
About King's Quest III: To Heir is Human
King's Quest III: To Heir is Human is an adventure game in the King's Quest series. Players control Gwydion, a young slave to the evil wizard Manannan in the land of Llewdor. The game follows Gwydion's journey as he learns magic, escapes his captor, and discovers his true identity as the lost prince of Daventry. Players must solve puzzles, avoid the wizard's watchful eye, and navigate various dangers to complete their quest. The game expands on the series' fantasy setting, introducing new locations and characters while maintaining the puzzle-solving and exploration elements that define the King's Quest franchise. As the third installment in the series, King's Quest III continues the story of the royal family of Daventry, connecting to the broader narrative of the King's Quest saga.
ELO progression
Score moved from 1,500 to 1,450 ELO points over the last 215 days.
Head-to-head
Direct record on the most played match-ups.
- against Is This Seat Taken? 50% 2 duels played · 2 points ahead
- against Servant of the Lake 100% 2 duels played · 135 points ahead
- against Chuchel 100% 2 duels played · 116 points behind
- against 80 Days 100% 2 duels played · 29 points behind
- against The Secret of Monkey Island 0% One duel played · 394 points behind
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Around this spot
The games King's Quest III: To Heir is Human sits between in the world ranking.
- 3,171 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa 1,450
- 3,172 Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville 1,450
- 3,173 Micro Machines 1,450
- 3,174 King's Quest III: To Heir is Human 1,450
- 3,175 Anno 1701 1,450
- 3,176 Kids 1,450
- 3,177 Gothic 1 Remake 1,450
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The standing
Where King's Quest III: To Heir is Human ranks
The world rank mixes every family of games. Here is where King's Quest III: To Heir is Human stands in each of the ones it belongs to. Its best standing, all families considered: 11 out of 19 (1986).
| Ranking | Position | Games competing |
|---|---|---|
| World ranking | 3,174 | 5,110 |
| Point-and-click | 121 | 222 |
| 1980s | 82 | 154 |
| 1986 | 11 | 19 |
The community
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