Here are the 10 best games set in the Middle Ages!

The Middle Ages appeal to us like no other time period. While most of us are happy not to have to live in a time of disease and stench, medieval games are especially fun.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance is a realistic open-world role-playing game set in the Bohemia of the Holy Roman Empire. Players take on the role of Henry, a blacksmith's son thrown into a quest for vengeance and redemption amidst the chaos of a civil war. The game features immersive historical accuracy, complex characters, and a deep, branching narrative.
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Anno 1404, also known as Dawn of Discovery, is a city-building and economic simulation game set in the late Middle Ages. As a player, you will establish colonies, manage resources, and engage in diplomacy and trade across the Mediterranean. With its intricate economy and strategic depth, Anno 1404 offers a compelling experience of medieval trade and politics.
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Medieval Dynasty is a survival simulation game set in the Middle Ages where you build, manage, and expand a village dynasty. Starting as a humble hunter, you must gather resources, cultivate fields, and build relationships with NPCs in order to thrive in the harsh medieval landscape. The game combines elements of survival, city-building, and role-playing mechanics.
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Banished is a city-building strategy game set in a medieval landscape. You control a group of exiled travelers who must establish a new settlement and ensure its survival in the face of harsh weather, disease, and resource management challenges. With no overarching narrative, the focus is on efficient resource allocation and population management.
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Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord is a medieval action-RPG and strategy game set in a fictional land inspired by medieval Europe. In this dynamic sandbox world, you can fight on horseback, lead armies into battle, and build your own kingdom. With its deep combat system and expansive world, Bannerlord offers a rich medieval experience.
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Crusader Kings III is a complex strategy game set in the medieval world where you control a dynasty and navigate the intricacies of politics, warfare, and diplomacy. Focusing on characters and their relationships, you must manage your dynasty's legacy and expand its influence across generations in a dynamic and ever-changing medieval landscape.
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The Settlers 7 is a real-time strategy game where you build and manage settlements in a medieval fantasy world. You must gather resources, construct buildings, and lead armies to conquer territories and defeat rivals. With its focus on economics and strategy, The Settlers 7 offers a captivating medieval gameplay experience.
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Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is a remastered version of the classic real-time strategy game set in various historical periods, including the Middle Ages. You can choose from a variety of civilizations and lead them to victory through conquest, diplomacy, and economic expansion. With enhanced graphics and gameplay, the Definitive Edition offers a modernized take on medieval warfare.
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A Plague Tale: Innocence is a narrative-driven action-adventure game set in medieval France during the Black Plague. Take control of siblings Amicia and Hugo as they navigate a dark and dangerous world, avoiding the Inquisition and swarms of rats while uncovering the secrets of their family's past. With its gripping story and atmospheric setting, A Plague Tale offers a unique and haunting medieval experience.
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Stronghold Crusader II is a real-time strategy game set in the Middle East during the Crusades. You can choose to lead either the Crusader forces or the Saracen armies as they engage in siege warfare, castle building, and resource management. With its focus on tactical combat and castle defense, Stronghold Crusader II delivers an immersive medieval warfare experience.
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Here are the 10 best games set in the Middle Ages!
Here are the 10 best games set in the Middle Ages!