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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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Inkulinati is a turn-based strategy game straight from medieval manuscripts, where a rabbit’s bum can be deadlier than a dog's sword. Become a master of the Living Ink, build your own bestiary, defeat medieval superstars and collect perks to unleash hidden powers.
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MORDHAU is a multiplayer medieval slasher. Create your mercenary and fight in brutal battles where you will experience fast paced combat, castle sieges, cavalry charges, and more.
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Step back in time with Medieval Dynasty, where you rise from a survivor to a ruler in a rich, medieval world. Build your settlement from the ground up, navigate through engaging quests, and forge a thriving dynasty. Immerse yourself in lush, changing landscapes and face the challenges of the seasons. With deep crafting and building mechanics, every decision shapes your legacy. Are you ready to leave your mark on history?
What we like:
Deep and rewarding building and crafting system
Engaging main questline with unexpected twists
Beautiful, changing environments offer a dynamic setting
Customizable gameplay pace and difficulty
Offers a unique blend of survival, crafting, and town management
Join Theoderich von Akenburg and his team of warriors on an epic journey filled with adventure and danger in The Valiant. Experience immersive squad-based RTS gameplay with a variety of units, each with unique skills to unlock. With multiple game modes, including PvP and co-op, and 15 hand-crafted single-player missions, The Valiant offers endless possibilities for strategy and combat.
What we like:
Good story
Well-designed characters
Solid graphics and music
Focus on tactics and decision-making
Infantry charges and cavalry trample abilities are great