The Best Medieval Games

Update 15 November 2023: Naheulbeuk\'s Dungeon Master added at rank #37.

Here are our 10 Best Medieval Games: 1

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord (2020)

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PC Windows Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord is an expansive open-world RPG/strategy hybrid set in a Medieval world. You lead a rag-tag group of mercenaries and gradually build up your forces, recruiting more troops, improving the quality of your army and taking on ambitious tasks. As you progress through the game you can choose to live a peaceful life or aim to become a powerful ruler with the ultimate goal of becoming the new ruler of Calradia.

What we like:

In-depth character creator
Intense melee combat and tactical battles
Thousands of hours of potential gameplay
emergent storytelling and replayability
Sandbox mode with customizable scenarios
Multiplayer modes for instant action distraction

What could be improved:

Difficult console controls
old-fashioned character models
overwhelming opening hours

medieval
sandbox
battle
rpg
strategy
combat
war
horses
fight
open-world
tactical

Good match + 56 Bad match - 76

Chivalry 2 (2021)

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Playstation 4 PC Windows Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5

Charge into medieval warfare in Chivalry 2, a chaotic and immersive 64-player game. Engage in epic battles, wield over 30 unique weapons, and rise to glory with a new subclass system. Enjoy detailed combat with friends or solo, in a visually stunning and hilarious setting. Strategy, patience, and a love for the game are your keys to victory!

What we like:

Fun and detailed combat system
Enjoyable multiplayer
Wide range of weapons
Unique medieval experience
Humorous role-playing elements

What could be improved:

Poor team balance
Limited number of maps
Toxic community
Occasional server issues

medieval
battle
combat
multiplayer
first-person
fight
objective

Good match + 70 Bad match - 80

Crusader Kings III (2020)

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PC Windows Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Linux Mac OS

Crusader Kings III immerses you in the world of medieval politics and dynasties, letting you choose a noble house and lead them to greatness. With a vast and beautifully detailed medieval map to explore, you will encounter a host of historical characters, make life-altering decisions, and forge your dynasty's legacy. The game's unique and colorful characters, wide range of playstyles, and limitless paths to follow make it an exciting and rewarding experience for those who love grand strategy games.

What we like:

Immersive gameplay and world-building
Wide range of options for playstyle and objectives
Beautiful graphics and top-notch soundtrack
Unique and colorful characters with varied abilities and traits
Legacy system adds depth and longevity to gameplay

What could be improved:

Overpriced DLCs that do not add much to gameplay
Slow pace of gameplay and battles
Uncanny 3D models
Lack of region differentiation

strategy
grand-strategy
medieval
simulation
rpg
historical
war
empire
politics
grand
political
military

Good match + 20 Bad match - 46

Pentiment (2022)

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Xbox One Xbox Series X PC Windows

Pentiment can be seen as a educational game set in the 15th century, combining point-and-click adventure with role-playing elements and a branching narrative. It follows Andreas Mahler as he tries to clear his friend's name while uncovering the secrets of a small Bavarian town.

What we like:

Captivating story
Immersive atmosphere
Beautiful visuals and sound
Interesting characters and dialogue
Deep RPG elements and replayability

What could be improved:

Limited number of puzzles which are not particularly challenging

historical
narrative
mystery
medieval
choices
rpg
book
crime
adventure
detective
story
fiction
stylized
local
education

Good match + 16 Bad match - 29

Medieval Dynasty (2020)

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PC Windows Android Playstation 4 Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 5

Medieval Dynasty is a survival/crafting and town management adventure game set in a picturesque valley in medieval Europe. You play as Racimir, the last surviving member of a slaughtered family, and must build your own home and dynasty from scratch. You can help the commonfolk with their errands, uncover mysteries about your uncle and his band of vagabonds, or simply create your utopia.

What we like:

Immersive sound design
Beautiful and lush environments
Deep systems
Long-term payoffs
Active developer support

What could be improved:

Repetitive quests
Resource discrepancy
Lack of motivation to build more structures
Difficulty travelling around the world

survival
medieval
empire
farming
crafting
management
simulation
rpg

Good match + 25 Bad match - 30

The Vale: Shadow of the Crown (2021)

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Xbox One PC Windows

The Vale: Shadow of the Crown is an RPG that relies solely on auditory perception to create an immersive experience for both those with vision impairments and those without. It follows Alex, a princess born blind who has been banished to the borderlands of her kingdom, as she attempts to reunite with her brother while supernatural forces attempt to prevent her from succeeding.

What we like:

Incredible immersion
Sold gameplay mechanics
Phenomenal sound direction and fascinating story and characters
Forgiving approach to failure
Creative "do over" experience for story proposes

What could be improved:

Requires some level of patience
Gamers with hearing impairments might not be able to enjoy the title

rpg
medieval
action-adventure
narrative
archery
drama
emotional
combat
fantasy
swordplay
story
audio
hunting
magic
adventure

Good match + 12 Bad match - 19

Kingdom Come: Deliverance (2018)

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Xbox One Playstation 4 PC Windows

Kingdom Come: Deliverance is an open-world RPG set in the early 1400s in the heart of Europe, Bohemia. The game follows Henry, a blacksmith's son, who is caught up in a civil war after his home village is raided. Players will explore the sprawling map of Bohemia, engage in realistic combat and make meaningful choices that will shape their story.

What we like:

Challenging combat system
Vast open-world with plenty to explore
Realistic and authentic representation of time period
Engaging storyline
Intuitive save system
Diverse range of activities such as hunting and archery
Player choice has significant impact on story outcomes

What could be improved:

Slow paced combat
Mandatory events require certain levels of skill to overcome
Player freedom may not please everyone

medieval
rpg
open-world
historical
realistic
combat
dragon
fight
skill
fantasy
swordplay

Good match + 47 Bad match - 60

Besiege (2020)

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PC Windows Android Xbox Series X Xbox One Linux Mac OS

Besiege is a physics based building game in which you construct medieval siege engines. Battle your way through a 54 level singleplayer campaign, unleash chaos with your friends in multiplayer, create your own worlds with the level editor, customize your game with mods through the workshop.

sandbox
building
physics
medieval
destruction
lego
science
vehicle
funny
humor
editor
level
gilliam
relaxing
strategy

Good match + 36 Bad match - 39

Kingdom: Two Crowns (2018)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Mac OS Playstation 4 Xbox One IOS iPhone Linux Android

In Kingdom Two Crowns, players must work in the brand-new solo or co-op campaign mode to build their kingdom and secure it from the threat of the Greed. Experience new technology, units, enemies, mounts, and secrets in the next evolution of the award-winning micro strategy franchise!