Simulator of life in the Middle Ages. The best medieval games

Heavy armor, tough knights and dark fortresses that are almost impossible to conquer - yes, yes, in this collection we are talking about the best games about the Middle Ages on the open world PC.

This exciting historical era has become the inspiration for great RPG, strategy and multiplayer games. And if you add a little fantasy to it, it will turn out quite cool.

1. Kingdom Under Fire 2 - epic army wars

"" is an excellent mixture of MMORPG and strategy with high-quality graphics and interesting lore.

Video game Kingdom Under Fire 2

Combat in the game is driving with key combinations, massive attacks and a variety of spells. And the game is completely in Russian and free.

• Steam page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1132210/Kingdom_Under_Fire_2/

2. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a legendary RPG with a cool story

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is the thrilling adventure of Geralt of Rivia as he sets out in search of the child of prophecy.

Video game The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

And other nice little things like a crafting system, a variety of equipment, great DLS. Seriously, do not install this game, it will drag on for a long time.

• Game website: https://thewitcher.com/en/witcher3

3. ArcheAge is a beautiful sandbox MMORPG

"" - another colorful mixture of fantasy and the Middle Ages. This oriental MMORPG deserves a place in the selection due to the huge variety of content.

Video game ArcheAge

The game pleases with regular, almost weekly updates, holidays, quizzes and cross-server events.

• Game site: https://aa.mail.ru/

4. Life is Feudal: MMO is a big building sandbox

"" - and here there is just no fantasy, only the harsh Middle Ages with brutal warriors brandishing huge axes.

Video game Life is Feudal

The most serious and realistic, with not the lowest threshold of entry and difficult survival. Cool!

• Game site: https://lifeisfeudal.com/

5. Kingdom come: Deliverance is the best open world RPG of 2018

"Kingdom Come: Deliverance" is the breakthrough of the year, a game that receives almost nothing but positive reviews. Big, very beautiful and complex.

Video game Kingdom Come: Deliverance

Realistic picture, realistic combat, craft, gravity transfer system. Yes, this is the real Middle Ages that we deserve!

• Steam page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/379430/

6. Wild Terra Online - old school isometric sandbox

"" - a simple picture, minimal system requirements and not the easiest survival in an open medieval world.

Video game Wild Terra Online

A game from domestic developers, but it looks and plays no worse than Western competitors.

• Game site: http://www.wildterra.ru/

7. Thief - the difficult life of an ordinary thief

Thief is a dark solo adventure set in a cult universe. This is the story of the thief Garrett and his apprentice, setting out in search of a certain stone.

Video game Thief

The game even has elements of horror, so the mission in the mental hospital really makes you nervous. And the graphics are beautiful.

• Game site: https://square-enix-games.com/en_GB/games/thief/

8. Stronghold Kingdoms - a cozy strategy for weak PCs

"" - the slow development of settlements, the distribution of resources and semi-automatic war. Everything is as it should be in a classic strategy.

Video game Stronghold Kingdoms

The game is distributed free of charge and, thanks to the minimum system requirements, is great for weak PCs.

• Game site: https://ru.strongholdkingdoms.com/

9. Black Death - survival in a world with a plague

Black Death is a survival simulator set in a medieval world with a map area of ​​8 square kilometers.

Video game Black Death

The game allows you to steal gold from the pockets of other players. Yes, and the sandbox looks cool, as for indie.

• Steam page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/412450/

10. Throne: Kingdom at War - browser-based strategy with a great picture

" " - try yourself as the king of a medieval city in one of the highest quality browser strategies for 2018.

Video game Throne: Kingdom at War

At the same time, the game is extremely friendly to beginners - the training here is detailed, and the non-aggression time is enough to get comfortable.

• Game website: https://plarium.com/en/

With great visuals, addictive atmospheres and big worlds, it's hard to choose what players like best in this top 10 medieval open world games. But they deserve attention, that's for sure.

Sometimes life is very boring. What do we gamers do in this case? That's right, sit down for some interesting toy. But there are times when you want to play life simulator- at least in order to see if it will be interesting to live at least in virtuality. If anyone is not in the know - a classic example of a life simulator is The Sims. But it's not the only game of its kind. There are all kinds dating simulators(many of which are rated 18+), which we will also talk about later.

It is believed that only girls play games of this genre. But this, at least, is not entirely true. It's just that male gamers are somehow ashamed to admit that they spend time on such "frivolous" projects. Of course, disemboweling monsters is a much more serious, and in general, purely male occupation. However, enough introductions - let's move on to our TOP 10 life simulators. Go!

10. Singles. Flirt Up Your Life!

What Singles? It's kind of like The Sims, but here our goal is to improve the personal lives of the characters. All games in this series are rated 18+, because the whole ... let's say, process is very well worked out here. And the development of relationships, and their culmination, and all the characters are done very well both in terms of their characters and in terms of anatomy. There are several games in the series, and we recommend that you familiarize yourself with them all - after all, this is a very high-quality dating sim that many will surely enjoy.

9 Space Colony

Game from firefly studios. For those who don't know, it's " Fireflies» developed a notorious strategy strong hold. And here they again made an unusual project - a combination of strategy and life simulator. From the strategy, there are familiar elements here for everyone, such as the development of the base, military operations (if you play not in the Peaceful, but in the Military campaign), but with the life simulator everything is somewhat more interesting. We have several characters at the base, each with their own character, skills and preferences. They do not always get along with each other, many like to be "capricious", and if someone is offended, the efficiency of work at the base immediately drops. In general, it won’t be too easy here, but it’s interesting - for sure. Add to all of the above quite good humor - and you get one of those projects that are better not to miss.

8. Virtual Villagers

This game has five parts. Here we manage (though not directly) the life of one tribe living on an unnamed island somewhere in the tropics. Each of our wards has its own character, and getting them to do what we need is not an easy task. Perhaps someone does not want to climb into the cave (he, you see, is afraid of the dark). And the other, on the contrary, will put himself in danger while swimming with sharks (well, he loves water, nothing can be done). And you need to follow everyone, develop your settlement, make it comfortable and along the way - achieve your goals. In total, the game has as many as five parts (not counting the various add-ons), so there is something to play here.

7. Viva Pinata

A surreal and fun toy about growing piñatas. What piñata? Actually, it is a hollow figurine filled with sweets (in Mexico there is a custom to give them for various holidays). There are in the form of animals, people and various fabulous living creatures. And here we have to grow them (in the sense, piñatas). To create certain conditions for them, to develop our farm (which at the beginning is nothing special), to attract new types of our pets. Then we will have to find pairs for them, breed them, and sell the “cubs”. The project is a very funny hybrid of life simulation and economic strategy, which will especially appeal to children.

6 Europa 1400: The Guild

Medieval life simulator. A very unusual and interesting toy in which you can be anyone. Do you want to be a mayor? Please. Or maybe you prefer the career of a guard? Or vice versa, do you dream of becoming the leader of a robbery gang? All of these options are available, and it all depends on you whether your protagonist succeeds or not. By the way, all the characters here are mortal, so make sure that you have a capable heir who will continue your work. Or, if you like, he can change careers - it's up to you. And by the way, the game has a second part, which is called Guild 2. Well, the third is in development, and should be released in the second half of 2016. Which means you still have time to complete the first two games.

5.7 Sins

Do you love to sin? Not? And why then so blushed? Okay, don't be embarrassed, everyone loves to sin. Therefore the game 7 Sins (« Seven sins”) is suitable for everyone. Well, anyone over the age of 18. Our hero wants to climb to the top of the social ladder, and he will do this by indulging in various sins. Along the way, seducing another beauty. The gameplay is unusual and sometimes funny, but we will not talk about it, so as not to spoil your pleasure from getting to know the game. One can only say that we will have to sin a lot and often, but we will rarely remember about conscience and very briefly. In general, if you are tired of the need to be good - welcome.

4. The Good Life

A very interesting project that combines several genres. It is both a life simulator and sailing yacht simulator, and economic strategy. You are the owner of a small boat that arranges excursions on the water. Your clients are very wealthy people, and you will have to work hard in order for your business to flourish. You can equip your yacht, buy various items (from a sun lounger to a hotel), organize surface and underwater cruises, search for treasures and other interesting things. The game is unusual, very beautiful and with a really original gameplay. Be sure to play.

3. Love City 3D

Another MMO project in the style of a life simulator, and again - with a "strawberry". It's kind of like The Sims, but online and sex-centric (again). Everything is the same - we create our character, and we begin to live with it. Want to have a good time? Go to a party or relax on the beach. Is something missing? Buy a house and furnish it, buy new things or even change your appearance. Boring? Make friends, or even start dating (that's where the game leads you). It is quite possible that your virtual acquaintances will become real, and through the game you will find new acquaintances. And if you're lucky - then your soul mate.

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2. 3DXChat

Another project from the category of 18+. The previous game is an erotic dating simulator, the only drawback of which is that you can only play it alone, and the graphics are rather weak. And if you do a similar thing in the MMO version? Then we get 3DXChat. Here you are seducing the characters of other players, not computer mobs. Lesson is much more interesting, although more difficult. The graphics here are just top notch. If you've been looking for an adult life simulator (I hope you know what I mean), then 3DXChat is the best you can find. Register without hesitation - the game is really unique, and offers an incredibly realistic simulation of a slightly (well, not slightly, but even very) depraved life. Develop your character, look for different adventures for your ... hmm, head, build relationships with other players - and who knows, maybe you will transfer them to real life? It's worth a try.

Read more about the game in our review.

1. The Sims

At the top of our TOP-10 were, of course The Sims. The whole series - we decided not to divide it into separate projects. There are classic life simulators (an ordinary person in an ordinary city), and options focused on pets (something like an advanced Tamagotchi), and even all sorts of exotic things like life simulators on a pirate island somewhere in the Caribbean. It is pointless to talk about this series - everyone who has ever been interested in computer games has heard about it. We can only say that at the moment several dozen games from this series have already been released, among which everyone can find a project to their liking. The main thing is just to look.

The medieval era is a difficult and controversial time in the minds of the current generation. For some, it is dirty and disgusting, full of dark superstitions and prejudices, cruelty, injustice and oppression. And for others, this is a glorious time, fanned by the romance of chivalrous adventures and exploits.

Can computer games give the final answer, what was the era of the Middle Ages? Absolutely not. But they can amuse us a lot, giving us the opportunity, albeit a very conditional one, to get away from the routine of gray everyday life and get a taste of the mysterious past with its noble, powerful kings, greedy merchants, beautiful ladies, endless battles and uprisings, strict religious dogmatism and other unusually fascinating things.

1. MORDHAU

Online action with extremely realistic and bloody medieval battles of various formations: massacres in the open field, castle sieges, cavalry attacks, noble duels and so on. Here you can even try to shoot from some siege weapon of that time. The maximum number of players involved in one battle can reach 64 people.

At the same time, as already noted, the developers tried to make the battles as exciting and spectacular as possible on the one hand, and realistic on the other. Sharp attacks and wide swings of blades, severed limbs and blood spouting in all directions - no censorship and indulgence, everything is naturalistic and cruel. Very pleased with the flexible system, as well as the abundance of weapons, armor and other military equipment.

2 Mount & Blade: Warband

A wonderful RPG with a realistic medieval setting, exciting diverse gameplay and a powerful atmosphere that no other similar game has yet been able to surpass. And this despite the fact that the release of Mount & Blade: Warband took place in 2010.

In addition to the single-player freeplay mode, Mount & Blade: Warband also has a mode (or rather, several such modes) that allows dozens of players to converge on the battlefield.

In fact, Mount & Blade: Warband can be called the most ideal medieval simulator at the moment, every element of the gameplay in which is thought out and perfected to the smallest detail. Moreover, other games in the Mount & Blade series also deserve attention, because in fact they are variations of one game with some differences in gameplay and setting, caused by the fact that they are dedicated to different time periods of the Middle Ages. Mount & Blade 2 is also known to be in development and is expected to release in March 2020.

3 Chivalry: Medieval Warfare

Brutal first-person multiplayer action game designed for team battles in various modes and on various arenas. A good selection of game classes and weapons, character customization options, a good level of graphics and arena design, and most importantly, simple and at the same time exciting made Chivalry: Medieval Warfare, if not the most popular, then a very popular game among multiplayer medieval action games.

4. Life is Feudal: Your Own

One of the best survival games with RPG elements in our top medieval games, combining all the best features and developments from sandbox games (large, free and terraforming, an abundance of crafts and recipes for etc.) with an authentic medieval atmosphere!

Those who prefer robbery and battles to peaceful labor will be impressed by the local dynamic combat system based on non-targeting and the possibility of simultaneous participation in the battle of 64 people - that's how many players the servers in : Your Own are designed for. And those who want even more epic battles can try their hand and the ability to survive in Life is Feudal: MMO - a more global variation of the game, arranged according to the principle.

5 Kingdom Come: Deliverance

A role-playing project of 2018, until the moment of release, it was stubbornly positioned by its creators as “The best game about the Middle Ages on PC among RPGs”. However, after the release, it turned out to be more than controversial due to its dampness, numerous flaws and unfulfilled promises.

Fortunately, at the moment, after a significant time after the release, the developers managed to bring it into a more or less playable form through numerous patches. Of the unambiguous advantages of this game, it is worth noting the very good graphics and design of the world, solid, based on real events (albeit with some free interpretations by the creators) and the classless character development system.

The combat system in Kingdom Come: Deliverance turned out as promised, but strong doubts arise about its fascination and reliability - it all looks too clumsy and ridiculous, and the behavior of opponents sometimes causes unpleasant amazement. In general, the AI ​​of the inhabitants of Kingdom Come is lame in all limbs, plus the impression is aggravated so far by completely unresolved bugs.

6 Gloria Victis

An MMORPG with a huge open medieval world and a little bit of fantasy that doesn't spoil the overall experience of the game and doesn't violate Gloria Victis' clear desire for realism.

Gloria Victis has all the characteristics of a massive multiplayer game: a large and diverse world, several warring factions, various NPCs and other live players, exciting and combat, the ability to cooperate with other users, as well as many other elements that form the basis of the gameplay.

At the same time, there are some features that are specifically related to the medieval setting of the game: a more realistic combat system, a large number of medieval crafts, a reputation system, an impressive number of authentically reconstructed weapons and armor, climate and terrain that recreate the territory of Western, Central and Eastern Europe .

7. For Honor

A well-known multiplayer game on the PC, offering a kind of medieval crossover that allows warriors from completely different civilizations and historical eras to come together in battle: knights and.

Moreover, each faction has its own plot-based history (in addition to multiplayer modes, For Honor also has a pretty good training campaign with a scenario that reveals the features of all three sides) and unique classes. The hero of each class has a unique appearance and tactics of the game, determined by the weapons and skills of the character.

Innovative in For Honor is the ART OF BATTLE combat system itself, which at first seems rather difficult to master, for which many players actively scolded (and continue to scold) the game, preferring simpler and more understandable network actions on the Middle Ages to it. We admit that the threshold for entering For Honor is indeed significantly high, and in the early stages, newcomers will have a very difficult time. But if you still endure and master all the intricacies of the combat system, in the future the game will be able to give a lot of vivid emotions and impressions from breathtaking battles in various modes.

8. The Cursed Crusade

9. The Black Death

The Black Death is a medieval multiplayer game that can hardly be called the best in the chosen category, but despite this, it definitely stands out for the originality of its concept.

The fact is that The Black Death takes place during a plague that wiped out almost half of the population of medieval Europe and was nicknamed the “Black Death” for this. It is this dark feature, skillfully conveyed by the developers from Syrin Studios and Small Impact Games in the style and atmosphere of the game, that makes The Black Death so curious.

Otherwise, The Black Death is a completely standard open-world multiplayer game, the essence of the gameplay of which is exploration of the environment, construction, mining and crafting, as well as battles (or other ways of interacting, for example, exchange or cooperation) with other unfortunate inhabitants of Europe of the dark times. But since the game is in the early access stage, there is a clear flaw in many mechanics and ideas, which should definitely be taken into account by everyone who wants to plunge into the world of The Black Death.

10. Wars and Warriors: Joan of Arc

The next project on our list of the best Medieval games on PC is even more significant in age, as it was released on PC as early as 2004. Despite this, fans of realistic historical games Wars and Warriors: Joan of Arc will certainly enjoy its well-developed and reliable setting, as well as the plot, which is based on the famous Hundred Years War, which unfolded in the XIV-XV century between the French and the British.

In terms of gameplay, Wars and Warriors: Joan of Arc is a simple third-person action game dedicated to battles and other types of cutting / stabbing weapons, the main character of which is the greatest warrior and national heroine of France, Joan of Arc. All story missions (only a single scenario is available in Wars and Warriors) are as close as possible to the real events of the Hundred Years War, and in addition to Jeanne, players will be able to see many other historical figures of that time. There was also a place in the game for typical RPG elements: the heroine gradually gains experience and grows in level, upgrades parameters, can use inventory, change weapons and equipment.

Also in Wars and Warriors: Joan of Arc there is a very unusual element that sets a significant share of the game atmosphere: along with Joan, other commanders participate in battles along with their units, and some of the commanders can be taken under their direct control. Together with epic battle music and characteristic medieval scenery, this mass character greatly affects the immersion in the gameplay and evokes a natural feeling of participating in one of the greatest wars of the Middle Ages.

11. Age of Chivalry

Age of Chivalry is a multiplayer modification for Half-Life 2, developed and released by the amateur studio Team Chivalry back in 2007, but has not lost its relevance in our time.

Although visually Age of Chivalry is inferior to modern games about the Middle Ages, this does not interfere with immersion in the local amazing world of medieval battles and castle sieges. Players can expect a first-person view and three different playstyle classes of warriors: knight, archer and scout, each of which has a wide range of weapons available. The combat system of Age of Chivalry stands out for its hardcore and realism, however, here it is worth considering the solid age of the engine. In addition to sieges and group battles, you can also participate in story battles that mimic those from real medieval history.

Finally, the undeniable advantage of Age of Chivalry compared to most medieval games is that you can download and play it for free! True, for this, you must have any game with an engine on your account: Half-Life 2, Counter-Strike: Source, and so on.

12. Legends of Eisenwald

Legends of Eisenwald is a knight errant simulator that takes the player on an exciting adventure through the lands of old Germany. The local setting is a cross between the real Middle Ages and fantasy. There are no fictional races here, however, one should not expect strict adherence to history textbooks, because all events, characters and geography are fictitious. Also present in the game.

The gameplay of Legends of Eisenwald is a successful combination of role-playing game with very unusual combat mechanics. The player leads a small army, in which he selects knights at his discretion, upgrades and equips. Moving around the map is carried out freely, without reference to the plot, and the campaign itself has a non-linear development.

13. Reign Of Kings

14 Assassin's Creed

The first part of the famous series dedicated to the confrontation between two secret organizations - the Knights Templar and the Assassins. The game takes place in 1191, during the Third Crusade. The main character is the assassin Altair ibn La-Ahad, who arrived in the Holy Land with a whole list of responsible tasks, the common goal of which is to prevent the Templars from accessing one very important artifact.

In addition to the beautifully recreated surroundings of that time, the eventful plot and the opportunity to freely explore the Holy Land "in miniature", Assassin's Creed has gained recognition among millions of players thanks to the dynamic and unusual for its time combat system, as well as stealth, which also occupy an important place in the gameplay.

15. Knights of the Temple Series

Role-playing action games with a third-person view (you can turn on the view from the eyes), dedicated to the Templar knight Paul De Rac, traveling through medieval Europe and trying to stop the invasion of Darkness into the human world. To do this, he has to explore linear locations filled with various enemies, including bosses, complete story missions, collect artifacts and solve simple problems.

The role-playing element in Knights of the Temple is represented by the ability to increase the effectiveness of the skills and actions available to the hero, implemented according to the same principle that was used in Morrowind: the more often the hero does something, the better he does it.

Where could I buy: it was not possible to find the game in official digital services.

16 Medieval Engineers

A sandbox game about resilient medieval engineers and architects who craft and build something every hour under the close control of the player. A real designer in medieval scenery, where you can build amazingly complex architectural ensembles and create cunning machines. And all this with full consideration of the laws.

18. The First Templar

A slasher from Haemimont Games dedicated to the adventures of an unusual pair of heroes - a knight of the Knights Templar and his beautiful companion Marie d'Ibelin, who was saved by him from the Inquisition. According to the plot, which takes place in the 13th century, the heroes are trying to uncover a conspiracy against the Order, and at the same time find the Holy Grail. In this noble cause, they are trying with all their might to prevent numerous and very powerful enemies, including the servants of the Inquisition, the Saracens and even the French king Philip IV.

19. The Guild Series

The Guild is a series of very unusual games that can be described as realistic in the Middle Ages, in the gameplay of which the characteristic features of many genres can be traced: , RPG, manager and some others. The player finds himself in a real medieval city, where he decides his future fate: he can become a farmer or an artisan, join a trade guild, lead a gang of robbers, or try his hand at the political arena.

20 Foundation

City building simulator, in which the player gets a huge toolkit and unlimited freedom for creativity, with which you can create a real medieval city of dreams and then manage it. Here you can even develop the designs of buildings yourself, and then integrate your creations into the gameplay.

21. Besiege

A fascinating interactive constructor that allows you to create medieval siege machines and weapons, and then test their effectiveness in action, directing their power against random villages, majestic castles, armored knights and other targets that have turned up. By the way, you can create not only real historical cars, but also something truly fantastic and unimaginable, for example, a trebuchet soaring in the air.

22. A Plague Tale: Innocence

23. Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth

An exciting adventure game in the genre and quest with point and click mechanics, based on the popular book by British writer Ken Follett "The Pillars of the Earth". The game takes place in a small English town of the 12th century, the fates of whose inhabitants are intertwined in an amazing and tragic story, which unfolds against the backdrop of the construction of one of the most grandiose cathedrals of that time. In addition to a compelling storyline taken from the book and adapted for the PC game, Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth is a huge pleasure with its highly artistic 2D location and character design, good voice acting, and powerful orchestral sound.

24. Exanima

The only game on our list whose medieval setting contains significant elements of . Despite this, Exanima is different from all other fantasy games and feels more like a survival game in the Middle Ages, with well-developed and highly interactive environments, hardcore combat with original controls, a dark atmosphere and a low level of fantasy. The developers from Bare Mettle Entertainment strongly insist on the last feature of Exanima, and we completely agree with them: if you remove all the dead, demons, magic and the occult from the game, you get a very serious and convincing game about the Middle Ages. By the way, the game is still actively developing - the developers plan to add multiplayer in the near future.

25. Winkeltje: The Little Shop

Winkeltje: The Little Shop is a game for those who are tired of epic adventures, feats and bloody battles and want to enjoy a quiet and peaceful life in a medieval setting. Here the player gets a unique opportunity to become the owner of his own trading shop, equip it at his own discretion, conduct business with customers and solve pleasant everyday issues. Forget about tedious wanderings and dangerous skirmishes, and just expand the range of goods (items for trade you can craft yourself), move cabinets and cabinets to create a proper interior, take care of the flower beds (crops grown on the beds, by the way, can also be sold) and enjoy contemplation of pastoral views outside the window.

Looking forward to: Inquisitor: The Hammer of Witches

Inquisitor: The Hammer of Witches is an action game whose exact release date is still unknown. But this project is definitely worth waiting for, because the developers promise us a rather unusual story for the genre, a deep plot, the development of which will depend on the decisions made by the player.

The player will become an inquisitor, judge sinners and eradicate heresy. But don't let the lovers of torture rejoice too much - the people will not forgive you senseless cruelty. In addition, knocking out recognition in this way is not the most effective solution. So that innocent people do not accidentally suffer, and ordinary people are favorable to you, you will have to become a real detective and use your mind more often than a whip.

conclusion

After reviewing this collection, you probably noticed the lack of fantasy games dedicated to the Middle Ages. Yes, we deliberately avoided fantasy games based on this very interesting, but at the same time gloomy historical period of human civilization - for example, the action RPG series The Witcher and Dragon Age, the slasher Castlevania: Lords of Shadow and others. Instead, we decided to focus on projects that illuminate the era as realistically as possible. Well, the theme of the fantasy Middle Ages is revealed in ours.

Hi all! Below are the knight games on PC. I constantly monitor games and add new games here as I find them. If you know more games with knights, then write in the comments.

strong hold

release date: 2001

Genre: Real-time strategy pro, economic simulator

The action of the game takes you back to the High Middle Ages. The player will be able to play the role of a prince who avenges the death of his father and gradually wins back the kingdom, which was captured by vile traitors. The game is included in .

The player begins his journey with a small settlement and a detachment of loyal warriors who need to be developed and improved. The first thing you need to do is to extract resources for the construction of buildings and the food of your inhabitants. Since the game is not only a strategy, but also an economic simulator, the gamer must carefully monitor all parameters and choose the most successful and cost-effective solutions.

Severance: Blade of Darkness

release date: 2001

Genre: Third person action, slasher,

The whole fate of the world is in the hands of a random warrior who must get an ancient weapon - the Sword of Ianna and use it to stop the invasion of dark forces. To do this, the hero sets off on a dangerous journey in which he must collect enchanted runes, find artifacts and fight the leader of chaos himself.

The game has a non-standard combat system, which is like a fighting game. In order to make successful hits and combos, the player must press a certain sequence of keys. There are many attacks in the game that are effective against some enemies and completely useless against others. The player can choose from about 70 types of different melee weapons, divided into a class of one-handed two-handed.

Knights of the Temple: Infernal Crusade

release date: 2004

Genre: Hack and Slash, Pro Third Person Action, Fantasy, Swordplay

The Knight Templar is sent on a dangerous mission in which he must save young Adele, a girl endowed with a special gift, and also stop the crazy bishop who has made a pact with the leaders of Hell. On the way, the knight has an army of minions of darkness, insidious Saracens, demons, undead and Purgatory itself.

The gameplay is a classic third-person action game in which the player explores various locations, solves puzzles and riddles, and fights against a large number of enemies. There are many types of opponents in the game, each of which requires a special approach and battle tactics. The project has a gloomy medieval atmosphere and a mystical plot. Among other features of the game, one can note several types of sword fighting techniques, huge bosses, as well as a large selection of medieval weapons.

Knights of the Temple 2

release date: 2005

Genre: Third Person Action, Fantasy, RPG

The player takes on the role of a Knight Templar, who is called upon to protect the world from the invasion of the forces of darkness. To do this, the hero goes in search of three magical artifacts - the Eye of God, the Sword and the Key. These enchanted items will help the knight find the gates of hell, defeat demonic enemies and lock them into eternal oblivion. To find all the lost artifacts, the hero must visit the islands of Sirmiut and Ilgard, as well as visit the ancient city of Yuzra.

The game is a third-person action game with RPG elements. In the process of passing the player will be able to take additional tasks, the completion of which will be rewarded with weapons and equipment, and also affect the ending. The project features several combat techniques, as well as a large selection of cold medieval weapons. Of the key points can be noted: a non-linear passage, a variety of enemies, as well as dynamic sword battles.

Medieval 2: Total War

release date: 2006

The actions of the game cover the period from 1080 to 1530. The plot is based on the confrontation of medieval states that develop, create alliances, capture other kingdoms, etc. The player will be able to take on the role of the leader of one of the European countries and try to create a real empire from his kingdom. The project implemented significant historical events, such as the plague pandemic, the invention of gunpowder, as well as the Mongol-Tatar yoke.

The gameplay is divided into two parts - turn-based battles on the global map and real-time battles on detailed locations. In turn-based mode, events take place throughout the continent, and each faction makes its move (learning technologies, attacking enemies, forging alliances and doing other global actions). The real-time combat mode is represented by a classic strategy in which you need to control troops and individual units. In general, the project has gained immense popularity among fans of tactical strategies, the Middle Ages and the entire Total War series.

Age of Chivalry

release date: 2007

Genre: Multiplayer first-person team action game about the Middle Ages,

The actions of the game tell about the confrontation between two orders - the knights of the kingdom of Agatha and the Order of Mason, who are fighting for the right to own the kingdom. Depending on the chosen location and scenario, the players are divided into two equivalent teams and perform the assigned tasks. The game has several game modes, such as capturing points, pushing a cart, freeing a prisoner, siege, etc.

The project has a class system. A slow, heavily armored knight with a sword, mace or war hammer, a fast and agile infantryman armed with a short, sword and shield, a spearman, a halberd fighter, an archer and a crossbowman are available for the game. Each class is an important combat unit that builds all battle tactics. The project will be able to please all fans of multiplayer team games, as well as fans of projects about the Middle Ages.

King Arthur: The Role Playing Wargame

release date: 2009

Genre: RTS, RPG, turn-based strategy, fantasy

The player will be able to be the commander of a small detachment of knights of the round table, who fight various monsters and carry the truths of King Arthur to the most remote parts of the fantasy world. The project is divided into two equal parts - a global map with a turn-based system, as well as the real-time battle itself.

The project combines such genres as turn-based strategy, tactical strategy and RPG. The player must manage his army, train warriors, improve equipment, etc. During the game, the gamer will come across text quests, passing which, the player will be able to determine the temperament of his character, which will affect the ending of the game. In addition to real-time battles, you need to constantly follow the events on the global map. In general, the game will appeal to all fans of strategies like Total War, as well as fantasy lovers.

Lionheart: Kings' Crusade

release date: 2010

Genre: Real Time Strategy, RPG,

The game takes place during medieval Europe and the Crusades. The player will be able to take control of the army of the crusaders and with the help of tactics and military skills, conquer the entire Middle East. Several companies and scenarios are available in the project, each of which has unique types of troops, heroes, weapons, etc.

The gameplay of the project is made in the form of a classic real-time strategy. The player must evaluate the controlled forces and forces of the enemy, look for gaps in the defense and attack / defend in time with the help of suitable types of warriors. Heroes deserve special attention - stronger units that have unique abilities and significantly increase the strength of surrounding soldiers. The game will appeal to all fans of historical strategies, as well as fans of strategy games with RPG elements.

Dante's Inferno

release date: 2010

Genre: Slasher, Action, Third Person RPG, Swordplay

The player will be able to play the role of Dante, a professional warrior and crusader knight. The hero goes to hell to free his beloved, who was stolen by the supreme demon Lucifer. To free the girl, the player must go through all the circles of hell and fight the terrible monsters that inhabit this terrible place.

The project is a classic representative of the slasher genre. The player must combine attacks to destroy hordes of enemies. For this, the hero receives souls that can be spent on learning special abilities. Also in the game there are many riddles and puzzles that will constantly be found in every circle of hell. The key advantage of the game was an interesting plot, which closely intersects with the famous work of the poet and thinker Dante Alighieri.

Mount & Blade: Warband

release date: 2010

The player will be able to play the role of an adventurer who must make a name for himself in a medieval world ravaged by constant wars and barbarian raids. To do this, the hero can become the best warrior, professional commander, masterful merchant or caravaneer. The game provides complete freedom of action, so the player can choose many paths to fame and fortune.

The game combines many genres, such as strategy, slasher and action. The hero will be able to personally take part in large-scale battles or manage an entire army. There are no classic quests or tasks in the project. The player simply finds himself in a medieval world in which you can do anything and become anyone. Of the key advantages of the game, it is worth noting a large selection of historical weapons and equipment, dynamic battles, battles on horseback, the opportunity to personally participate in large-scale battles and sieges of fortresses.

The First Templar

release date: 2011

Genre: Third Person Action, Hack and Slash, RPG

In the order of the Templars, there was a conspiracy of founders who decided to betray their ideals and gain power. They are opposed by two apostates - the wandering knight Selian and Marie - a young girl, unjustifiably recognized as a heretic.

The gameplay is a dynamic action game with many puzzles and battles with enemies. The player in the company of a girl (in a cooperative playthrough, the second player can play as Mari) travels through medieval Europe and searches for ancient artifacts in various catacombs, ancient monasteries, etc. The main opponents are the rebellious Templars. The project also implemented pumping skills and special abilities, and some tasks will require interaction between characters.

The Cursed Crusade

release date: 2011

Genre: Third person slasher, action, sword fighting

The events of the game take place during the Fourth Crusade. The player will be able to play the role of the Templar Dentz de Beyl, who, along with his companion - the mercenary Esteban, must survive in the difficult conditions of constant battles and battles.

The game is a slasher with a large set of combos and attacks. The player will be able to learn new skills and apply them in battle against superior enemy forces. The player's choice is a huge arsenal of medieval edged weapons, from classic two-handed swords to six-bladed and halberds. The main advantages of the game include a cooperative mode of passage, a dynamic and exciting plot, as well as more than 400 types of strikes and attacks.

War of the Roses

release date: 2012

Genre: Third-person team action game about the Middle Ages, sword fights

The plot of the game takes the player to the times of medieval England, during the civil war of the Scarlet and White Roses. Battles take place between the Lancaster, Plantagenet and York factions. The player will be able to take any side of the conflict and try to bring his team to a leading position.

At the beginning of the game, gamers are divided into two teams (maximum 64 people). Then, depending on the location and scenario, players must complete tactical tasks as well as fight each other in close combat. The game has several modes that define the task and goal of each mission. There is also a class system. The player will be able to choose an armored knight, foot soldier, archer, etc. The role-playing system is made in the form of pumping the hero. Each defeated enemy or completed task will bring experience points that can be spent on researching new techniques, skills and passive abilities.

Chivalry Medieval Warfare

release date: 2012

Genre: Team action from the first person about the Middle Ages, battles with swords

The knightly order of the Masons seized power in the kingdom and brutally killed the king. At this time, another knightly order of Agatha returned from a long crusade. Finding the kingdom captured, the knights of Agatha decided to win back power and destroy all traitors to the crown.

The game is a session team action game. Players are divided into teams, choose classes and perform tasks that depend on the location and scenario of the game. Of the classes in the game are available: shooter, light infantryman, knight and heavy infantryman. Each class has its own set of skills. For example, an armored knight has increased defense but low speed, while a light infantryman is very agile, but dies from any serious hit. In addition to classes, the player will be able to choose various weapons such as clubs, swords, bows, crossbows, throwing daggers, etc.

Dark Souls series

release date: 2011-2016

Genre: Third person RPG, open world, sword fighting

The player will be able to play the role of a fallen knight who got into a gloomy afterlife filled with terrible monsters, dangerous bosses and other wandering souls. According to legend, there is a way out of purgatory, but in order to find it, you need to explore the most remote corners and dungeons of the dark underworld.

The gameplay is fast-paced and hardcore third-person action. At the beginning of the game, the gamer creates his character, chooses his class, preferred weapon and magical abilities. The choice will depend on the style of the game. It is worth noting that even the most armored hero will die from several blows from ordinary opponents. The game requires skill and knowledge of all the abilities of your character. In the process of passing, the hero will receive new levels, discover special skills, and also find more powerful weapons. The second part of Dark Souls, hit the .

For Honor

release date: 2017

Genre: Third Person Multiplayer Team Action, Fighting,

The plot of the game is built on the opposition of three factions. On the battlefields, knights, Vikings, and also samurai converge, who fight for leadership. Depending on the game mode, location and scenario, players must complete various tactical tasks and engage in bloody duels with representatives of other factions.

The gameplay is a third-person slasher. To win, the player must complete tasks and fight, placing blocks in time and fending off enemy attacks. There are many techniques available in the project, in addition to standard cutting and chopping strikes, there are strikes with the hilt, arms, legs and body. Of the key features of the game, it is worth noting dynamic battles, excellent graphics, a large selection of weapons and equipment, as well as elaborate locations that convey the atmosphere of medieval battles.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance

release date: 2018

Genre: RPG first-person, medieval, open world

The events of the game are transferred to medieval Europe, which is mired in constant battles for power. The player will be able to feel in the role of Henry - a simple resident and the son of a blacksmith. The hero wants to take revenge on the enemy kingdom for the murder of his entire family, and so Henry goes to serve.

The game has a unique combat system. Almost all techniques were recorded with the help of fencing experts. The player will have access to several tricks and 18 zones on which you can make various attacks. The game also features an unusual classless leveling system. The gamer will be able to combine skills and create a truly unique character with their own characteristics. Of the key features of the project, it is worth noting the excellent graphics, dynamic gameplay, as well as a realistic model of combat and riding a horse.

Best online knight games

Time for a Hero

Release date: 2014

Genre: RPG, browser

Browser-based role-playing game in a medieval knight setting. At first glance, the project is quite simple and differs little from other similar games, however, there are many unique differences. So, for example, there are no fixed classes in the game, instead the player chooses a faction and the gender of the hero, and the classes are replaced by masks of heroes and monsters. That is, by putting a mask on a character, we give him the properties of this mask, abilities, and even appearance. In this case, masks can be changed depending on the situation.

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Skills here are acquired for money, so with long-term farming, you can pump your character quite a lot. The plot does not let you get bored, and tasks that are not tied to the level can bring a lot of surprises (including unpleasant ones). But do not be upset if you failed to complete some mission the first time. Just do other tasks, and come back to this a little later, having gained experience!

King Arthur sword

Release date: 2017

Genre: MMO, strategy, browser, RPG

Browser strategy with RPG elements and tactical battles unfolding in real time. The game is set in a dark medieval fantasy setting in which King Arthur's knights fight against orcs, put down rebellions of lords, and accomplish feats of chivalry. The game has 19 types of troops and 30 unique heroes with their own skills and perks that are unlocked as you level up.

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This project is primarily a strategy, so be prepared for the fact that most of the time you will have to deal with the development of the castle and surrounding lands. In addition to building a castle, defensive structures and recruiting troops, players will be able to complete a variety of story missions, create or find legendary artifacts, besiege castles and fight other players for control over the vast lands of this fantasy world.

Have you always wanted to try on armor, pick up a heavier hammer or a sword and defeat the enemy in a fair duel? Then we present you the best Top 20 Medieval Games.

Assassin's Creed. A series of games, the first three parts, which will show the Middle Ages in all its glory, first showing the times of the Crusades and dusty deserts and then transferring us to Italy. An excellent parkour system, beautiful graphics and unique tricks combined with deadly punches make for a great game.

Assassins Creed system requirements:

• System: Windows XP and above;
• Processor: Pentium D 2.6 GHz/Athlon 64 X2 3800+;
• RAM: 1 Gb;
• Video card: 3D accelerator with 256 MB of memory;
• Disk space: 8 Gb.

Knights of the Temple 2. In this third-person toy, we have to destroy enemies from location to location and complete quests in order to finally close the gates of hell and prevent a catastrophe that is about to overtake the earth. Quite an atmospheric project, which at one time took one of the places of honor.

Knights of the Temple 2 system requirements:

• System: Windows XP and above;
• Processor: Pentium IV 1.5 GHz;
• RAM: 256 Mb;
• Video card: DirectX9 compatible 3D with 64 MB;
• Disk space: 2.3 Gb.

Mount & Blade. This game, developed by just two people, will give you real freedom of choice - a huge map, many opportunities, castles and quests, as well as units. You can even take enemies prisoner and sell them into slavery. Here you will find shooters, and swordsmen, and warriors on horseback - whatever your heart desires.

Mount & Blade system requirements:

• System: Windows XP and above;
• Processor: Pentium IV 1.5 GHz;
• RAM: 1 Gb;
• Video Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card with 128 MB VRAM, supporting 32-bit color and pixel shaders;
• Disk space: 1.2 Gb.

War of the Roses. Made in the online format, that is, you gather in teams and compete for one side or the other in a variety of modes, which are quite enough. For killing you will be given experience points to upgrade your hero. Definitely something unusual among other similar projects.

War of the Roses system requirements:

• System: Windows XP and above;
• Processor: Dual-core processor with a frequency of 2.4 GHz;
• RAM: 4 Gb;
• Video card: NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT with 512 Mb of memory / AMD Radeon HD 4830 with 512 Mb of memory / Pixel Shader 4.0 / DirectX 11;
• Disk space: 5 Gb.

War of the Vikings. Another online game from the developers of War of Roeses, which absorbed all the best from the previous game and gave us the opportunity to already be in the shoes of the opposing Vikings and Saxons. Even better, more spectacular and fierce battles for dominance over the territories.

War of the Vikings system requirements:

• System: Windows XP and above;
• Processor: Dual Core 2.6 GHz;
• RAM: 4 Gb;
• Video card: Nvidia GeForce 560, AMD Radeon 6870 with 512MB of memory;
• Disk space: 8 Gb.

Legends of Eisenwald. A knight errant simulator in which you and your squad will explore the world, level up, complete quests and find a lot of interesting things. The army, as well as the hero, can be equipped with different weapons and choose different styles of play. A very unusual combination of several genres resulted in an extremely interesting game.

Legends of Eisenwald system requirements:

• System: XP, Vista, 7;
• Processor: Dual-core processor 2 GHz;
• RAM: 2 Gb;
• Video card: 512 MB video memory, Shader Model 3 (Radeon HD 4600, GeForce 8600);
• Disk space: 2 Gb.

Age of Chivalry. Modification, which was created on the basis of Half-Life 2, sends us to the era of chivalry. You have to pick up edged weapons and rush into close combat with other players for completing a certain task on the map. The goals are very diverse, which gives the game personality.

Age of Chivalry system requirements:

• System: XP, Vista, 7;
• RAM: 2 Gb;
• Disk space: 2 Gb.

The Sims Medieval. Love the SIMS game, but also love medieval themes? Then this is definitely for you! A separate game in the series, which allows you to control 10 characters at once from kings to bards, build your own kingdom. All your favorite Sim features, but in a slightly different skin.

The Sims Medieval System Requirements:

• System: XP, Vista, 7;
• Processor: 2.4 Dual Core processor;
• RAM: 2 Gb;
• Video card: 512mb or more Video memory, ATi 2900XT, NVIDIA Geforce 8800 GTS or better;
• Disk space: 2 Gb.

Chivalry Medieval Warfare. Creators Age of Chivalry decided to go further and created a separate game with pretty decent graphics and a well-written storyline, and a world in which, again, it will be easy for us to fight online with other players. The gameplay conveys the battles with swords and other weapons as accurately as possible.

Chivalry Medieval Warfare system requirements:

• System: XP, Vista, 7;
• Processor: Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz / Athlon 64 X2 2.7 GHz;
• RAM: 2 Gb;
• Video card: GeForce 8800 GT/Radeon 3870;
• Disk space: 3 Gb.

The First Templar. As you already understood, you will have to take control of the Templar hero. Basically, everything here is set to destroy the enemy, although there are intrigues, tasks, pumping the hero, and even a partner controlled by a computer. If you want atmosphere and quality sword fights, then this is just the perfect option.

The First Templar system requirements:

• System: XP, Vista, 7;
• Processor: Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz / AMD Athlon XP 2600+;
• RAM: 1 Gb;
• Video card: nVidia GeForce 6600 / ATI Radeon X1300;
• Disk space: 5 Gb.

Severance: Blade of Darkness. Very old, hardcore and respected by the players, Blade of Darkness, roughly speaking, launched the most difficult games with a unique sword combat system. It is from here that the legs of the famous Dark Souls grow and it was here that the first mice with keyboards were broken. The game is interesting, but if you are going to pass it, then stock up more valerian.

Severance: Blade of Darkness System Requirements:

• System: XP;
• Processor: Pentium II 400 MHz;
• RAM: 64 Mb;
• Video card: 32 Mb;
• Disk space: 500 Mb.

Dante's Inferno. Pretty cute slasher with RPG elements, which is a free interpretation of Dante's Hell from the Divine Comedy. You have to move from room to room and from level to level in order to clean each of them from hordes of demons while controlling a brutal crusader knight.

Dante's Inferno System Requirements:

• System: XP;
• Processor: CORE 2 DUO 3.2 Ghz or Athlon;
• RAM: 4 Gb;
• Video card: 2 Gb 3d video card;
• Disk space: 8 Gb.

King Arthur: The Role Playing Wargame. A turn-based real-time strategy that will reveal to us the story of the king in every detail. Repel attacks, collect artifacts, make your army even stronger and become the most famous knight of all time!

System requirements of King Arthur: The Role-playing Wargame:

• System: Windows XP / Vista;
• Processor: Intel Pentium 4 3.2 GHz or faster;
• RAM: 1 Gb;
• Video card: GeForce 6600 / Radeon X700 or better
• Disk space: 7 Gb.

Life is Feudal: Your Own. Your attention is invited to a unique online game about the Middle Ages, in which you can do anything - cultivate the land, build buildings, master crafts, survive, fight, ride horses and much more. There is definitely something to do here!

Life is Feudal: Your Own system requirements:

• System: Windows 7.8;
• Processor: Intel® Core™ i5 or AMD Phenom II X4 2.5 GHz;
• RAM: 4 Gb;
• Disk space: 5 Gb.

Reigns. Quite an interesting card game about the Middle Ages, which migrated to Steam from mobile stores. You have to become the best dictator and do everything possible so that the kingdom prospers, and the enemies and subordinates are afraid of you.

Reigns system requirements:

• System: Windows 7;
• Processor: any processor;
• RAM: 512 Mb;
• Video card: with support for DirectX 9;
• Disk space: 1 Gb.

Medieval Engineers. And this is already a sandbox in the world of the Middle Ages, where you have to unleash your potential as a builder, planner, engineer, and the like. Create your own unique and unlike the rest of the world with beautiful castles rushing up.

Medieval Engineers system requirements:

• RAM: 8 Gb;
• Disk space: 10 Gb.

Stronghold HD. The most famous castle simulator at the moment. You have to build your kingdom, bring it to prosperity and protect it by any means from a rather aggressive AI or other live opponents. An excellent re-release that deserves a place in the top.

Stronghold HD system requirements:

• System: Microsoft Windows 7 (latest SP) 64-bit;
• Processor: Intel Core2 Duo 2.0 GHz (or AMD equivalent);
• RAM: 8 Gb;
• Video card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 / AMD Radeon HD 5830 / Intel HD Graphics 4000;
• Disk space: 10 Gb.

For Honour. A game in which you are given control over three teams with different knight heroes - capture castles, destroy ordinary warriors, fight for points of interest, defeat other players and prove that you are the best with an ax, sword or even a katana! Unfortunately, it requires a constant and stable internet connection.

For Honor system requirements:

• System: Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10;
• Processor: Intel Core i3-550 | AMD Phenom II X4 955 or equivalent;
• RAM: 4 Gb;
• Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX660/GTX750ti/GTX950/GTX1050 with 2 GB VRAM or more | AMD Radeon HD6970/HD7870/R9 270/R9 370/RX460 with 2 GB VRAM or more;
• Disk space: 25 Gb.

The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim. There is probably no person who has not played this game at least once. Actions take place in a separate universe where a civil war is raging and there is a place for magic. You have to save the world from the invasion of the ancient dragon Alduin and at the same time visit all corners of a huge map, try on a variety of armor and try out a variety of weapons - from daggers to huge hammers and bows.

The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim system requirements:

• System: XP, Vista, 7;
• Processor: Dual-core processor with a frequency of 2.0 Ghz;
• RAM: 2 Gb;
• Video card: DX9 video card with 512 MB of memory on board;
• Disk space: 6 Gb.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance. A game that is still in testing mode, but nevertheless it is ready to take on everyone and everyone. Here, as never before, the spirit of the Middle Ages and chivalry is felt, and sword fights are not as simple as it might seem. It is in this game that you will feel in your own skin what it means to be a real knight and what difficulties lie behind it!

Kingdom Come: Deliverance system requirements:

• System: Windows 7/8/8.1;
• Processor: Intel Core i5-2500K (3.3 GHz) or AMD Phenom II X4 940;
• RAM: 6 Gb;
• Video card: GeForce GTX 660 or Radeon HD 7870;
• Disk space: 30 Gb.