Games Like Chivalry: Medieval Warfare

Chivalry 2 is a multiplayer first person slasher inspired by epic medieval movie battles. Players are thrust into the action of every iconic moment of the era - from clashing swords, to storms of flaming arrows, to sprawling castle sieges and more.

Why similar: Medieval 29%, Swordplay 21.7% ★, Gore 13.3%, Multiplayer 10.2%, Hack and Slash 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: It is the direct modern follow-up, doubling down on large-scale medieval objective battles, first-person melee combat, and the same gleefully chaotic tone.

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.

Why similar: Medieval 31.4%, Swordplay 15.6% ★, Multiplayer 12%, Gore 11%, First-Person 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: This is the closest pure alternative, with skill-based medieval melee, directional attacks, brutal gore, and big multiplayer battles built around swordplay.

Fight alone or with friends in For Honor, a third-person hero-based melee fighting game. Enter the chaos of war as a Knight, a Viking, a Samurai, a Wu Lin, or an Outlander. Fight in brutal PvP and team-oriented modes, or play the thrilling story campaign.

Why similar: Medieval 61.8%, Swordplay 14.2% ★, Multiplayer 7%, Gore 6%, PvP 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its melee combat is more duel-focused and third-person, but the emphasis on timing, reads, and weapon-based PvP makes it a strong fit for sword-fighting fans.

A strategy/action RPG. Create a character, engage in diplomacy, craft, trade and conquer new lands in a vast medieval sandbox. Raise armies to lead into battle and command and fight alongside your troops in massive real-time battles using a deep but intuitive skill-based combat system.

Why similar: Medieval 66%, Multiplayer 17.4%, First-Person 4.9%, Action 4%, Historical 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: Bannerlord offers bigger, better-looking medieval battles with plenty of first-hand melee combat even if its focus is more sandbox than arena-slashing.

In a land torn asunder by incessant warfare, it is time to assemble your own band of hardened warriors and enter the fray. Lead your men into battle, expand your realm, and claim the ultimate prize: the throne of Calradia!

Why similar: Medieval 69.5%, Multiplayer 14%, Action 4.2%, First-Person 4.1%, Historical 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: While broader and more sandbox-driven, its medieval battles and mounted melee combat scratch a similar large-scale steel-clashing itch.

Renown is an intense medieval multiplayer survival experience set in a vast, ever-evolving world. Whether alone or rallying allies, gather resources, build powerful strongholds, and engage in brutal battles for dominance.

Why similar: Medieval 46.7%, Multiplayer 19.1%, First-Person 10.2%, PvP 9.7%, Hack and Slash 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: It blends medieval multiplayer combat with directional melee and player-driven warfare in a way that feels very much in the Chivalry/MORDHAU lane.

Story-driven open-world RPG that immerses you in an epic adventure in the Holy Roman Empire. Avenge your parents' death as you battle invading forces, go on game-changing quests, and make influential choices. Explore castles, forests, villages and other realistic settings in medieval Bohemia!

Why similar: Medieval 60.7%, Swordplay 21.3% ★, First-Person 7.7%, Historical 6.1%, Action 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: It trades multiplayer for realism, but its first-person sword combat and grounded medieval immersion strongly echo Chivalry's tactile melee feel.

Conqueror's Blade gives you a chance to be a true warlord. Commanding medieval troops in epic 15 vs. 15 siege battles, conquering cities with allies in the open world or fighting against players from all over the world – it's you who make the choice.

Why similar: Medieval 41.4%, Swordplay 31.3% ★, Team-Based 9.2%, PvP 9%, Action 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its siege-heavy medieval PvP and focus on capturing objectives make it a good pick if you loved Chivalry's battlefield chaos.

The critically acclaimed Vermintide 2 is a visually stunning and groundbreaking melee action game pushing the boundaries of the first person co-op genre. Join the fight now!

Why similar: Gore 30.9%, Multiplayer 23.2%, First-Person 13.5%, Hack and Slash 10.9%, Co-op 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: Although co-op and fantasy-focused, its first-person melee combat is crunchy, fast, and satisfying in a way Chivalry players often appreciate.

An unforgiving hardcore fantasy FPS dungeon PvPvE adventure. Band together with your friends and use your courage, wits, and cunning to uncover mythical treasures, defeat gruesome monsters, while staying one step ahead of the other devious treasure-hunters.

Why similar: Medieval 41.7%, Multiplayer 17.8%, Swordplay 15% ★, PvP 7.9%, First-Person 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: This first-person multiplayer dungeon crawler delivers tense medieval weapon combat, PvP encounters, and a similarly gritty, brutal atmosphere.

Vermintide is an epic co-operative action combat adventure set in the End Times of the iconic Warhammer Fantasy world.

Why similar: Gore 30.8%, Multiplayer 21.7%, First-Person 14.4%, Action 10.5%, Co-op 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Like its sequel, it translates the thrill of first-person melee carnage into co-op form with heavy swings, blocking, and lots of blood.

Prove you are the world's greatest swordsman! Engage in tactical 1 vs. 1 sword fighting, 2 vs. 2, or sandbox FFA, or capture Control Points in a tactical slash-em-up.

Why similar: Swordplay 36.7% ★, Multiplayer 23.2%, Competitive 14% ★, Action 11.4%, Hack and Slash 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: This multiplayer sword-fighting game is all about spacing, timing, and weapon mastery, making it a natural fit if you liked Chivalry's skill-based duels.

A thrilling story-driven action RPG, with a rich open world, set in 15th century Medieval Europe. Experience the ultimate medieval adventure - through the eyes of young Henry - as you embark on a journey of epic proportions.

Why similar: Medieval 56.1%, Swordplay 22.4% ★, First-Person 10.2%, Historical 5.6%, Action 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: If you want another grounded first-person medieval combat game with a strong emphasis on realistic melee, this is an easy follow-up.

Step into Nave, a vast fantasy sandbox world with a player-driven economy, persistent housing, and deep crafting systems. Engage in first-person, full-loot PvP combat with other players and perilous foes. Build, explore, and conquer in an unforgiving world. The land is yours—who will you become?

Why similar: Medieval 34.4%, Swordplay 26% ★, Gore 11.9%, Multiplayer 10.6%, First-Person 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its first-person melee PvP and persistent medieval fantasy world offer a slower but very immersive alternative for players who want more consequence in every fight.

Calradia is a land at war, offering great riches and even greater dangers to adventurers and mercenaries that flock to shed their blood on its soil. With courage and a strong sword, an unknown stranger can make a name as a warrior. Free-form sand-box gameplay.

Why similar: Medieval 72.4%, Multiplayer 10.2%, Action 4.7%, First-Person 3.8%, Historical 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: The original game is rougher than Warband, but its medieval combat sandbox still overlaps with Chivalry's appeal to sword-and-shield warfare fans.

Blackwake is a multiplayer naval FPS focused on teamwork and cooperation. Fire the cannons, sink enemy ships or board them with firearms and steel.

Why similar: Multiplayer 29.9%, Swordplay 19.6% ★, Team-Based 16.8%, First-Person 10%, Violent 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: It swaps castles for ships, but the team-based objective play, shouting, boarding chaos, and multiplayer mayhem feel spiritually close.

Fight on multiple fronts in Holdfast: Nations At War - A multiplayer first and third-person shooter set during the great Napoleonic Era and WW1. Charge into battle with over 150 players per server!

Why similar: Multiplayer 28.2%, Historical 12.5%, Team-Based 12.3%, First-Person 10.8%, PvP 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: Even with muskets in the mix, its large-scale historical battles and chaotic role-driven multiplayer create a similar social battlefield vibe.

A physics-based, realistic 3D sword-fighting game. Immerse yourself in a cinematic adventure, utilizing real sword-fighting martial arts and a variety of historically accurate weapons to survive brutal duels in 17th century Poland. Featuring single-player modes and a LOCAL 2-player mode.

Why similar: Medieval 38.8%, Swordplay 31.2% ★, PvP 10.7%, Historical 7.8%, Third Person 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: It is more of a technical dueling fighter than a battlefield brawler, but its blade-focused realism appeals to players who love melee fundamentals.

Mortal Sin is a chaotic, blood-soaked roguelike where skill is power, and overconfidence is death. Carve through procedurally generated nightmares with brutal melee and flashy, satisfying combos.

Why similar: First-Person 27.7%, Gore 17.5%, Hack and Slash 17.1%, Swordplay 14.9% ★, Action 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: This first-person melee roguelite emphasizes crunchy close-quarters combat and relentless brutality over the same kind of ranged gunplay.

Explore, fight, survive and unravel mysteries in this unique and unforgiving 3D isometric RPG set in an original dark, low fantasy world. Exanima's exceptional attention to detail and realistic simulation of all things aim to provide a deeply immersive and dynamic gameplay experience.

Why similar: Medieval 79.5%, Action 7.6%, Difficult 7.4%, Atmospheric 2.2%, Simulation 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its physics-heavy melee system is slower and more methodical, but it delivers the same sense that every swing and position matters.

Dive into the legends of the Far East in NARAKA: BLADEPOINT; team up with friends in fast-paced melee fights for a Battle Royale experience unlike any other. Find your playstyle with a varied cast of heroes with unique skills. More than 40 million players have already joined the fray, play free now!

Why similar: Swordplay 31.6% ★, Multiplayer 22.9%, PvP 10.4%, Gore 8.6%, Hack and Slash 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its fast melee-centered PvP, parries, and mobility create a different but still compelling competitive weapon-combat experience.

In KILLING FLOOR 2, players descend into continental Europe after it has been overrun by horrific, murderous clones called Zeds that were created by rogue elements of the Horzine Corporation. 6-player Co-Op & 12-player VS Zed-slaughtering mayhem.

Why similar: Gore 26.8%, Multiplayer 19.3%, Team-Based 13.4%, First-Person 11.4%, Hack and Slash 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: It is not medieval, but its gore-soaked first-person combat and emphasis on visceral melee alongside co-op chaos make it a decent tonal crossover pick.

Experience an exciting single player storyline where you thwart Loki and his minions from bringing Ragnarok to Midgard.

Why similar: Gore 30.3%, Multiplayer 22.5%, Action 19.4%, Third Person 13.9%, Hack and Slash 13.9%

Why You'll Like It: This older Viking-themed melee action game leans into brutal close combat and dismemberment, giving it some of the same old-school energy.

Battle Cry of Freedom brings brutal real-time first and third-person combat set in the 19th Century America, presenting players with the opportunity to re-fight the American Civil War as either the Union or the Confederates.

Why similar: Multiplayer 29.5%, First-Person 17.3%, Team-Based 16.3%, Historical 13.4%, Action 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers massive objective-driven historical multiplayer battles where formation chaos and close combat can echo Chivalry's warzone feel.

ELDERBORN - a Metal AF* Slasher with brutal FPP melee combat and souls-like/RPG character progression. In the times of legend, barbarian tribes need a new dark messiah. Be that merciless slayer. Uncover ancient secrets in the city of doom. Forge your own destiny! *Action Fantasy.

Why similar: Swordplay 49.8% ★, First-Person 18.8%, Hack and Slash 13.2%, Action 7.9%, Difficult 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its first-person heavy-metal melee combat is single-player and fantasy-based, but it captures some of the same weighty hit feedback and aggression.

Half Sword is a physics-based medieval combat simulator featuring historically accurate XV-century arms and armor. We are not afraid to show the brutal nature of medieval combat with in-depth blood and gore features.

Why similar: Medieval 33.6%, Swordplay 24.4% ★, Gore 21.3%, Historical 4.9%, First-Person 4.7%

Take to the streets for intense close quarters combat, where a team's survival depends upon securing crucial strongholds and destroying enemy supply in this multiplayer and cooperative Source Engine based experience.

Why similar: FPS 27.8%, Multiplayer 26.7%, Team-Based 10.8%, Competitive 8.3% ★, First-Person 8.1%

Merciless trench warfare immerses you and your squad in intense battles of attack and defense. Verdun is the first multiplayer FPS set in an authentic World War One setting offering a rarely seen battlefield experience.

Why similar: Gore 22.9%, Multiplayer 17.8%, PvP 15.5%, First-Person 11%, Co-op 9.1%

Step into the ultimate three-way war for honor, glory, and gold! This beloved community-driven game brings together swashbuckling Pirates, battle-hardened Vikings, and chivalrous Knights in hilarious and intense class-based combat. Join the fun, embrace the chaos, and fight your way to victory!

Why similar: Medieval 39.6%, Swordplay 18.8% ★, Multiplayer 17.8%, First-Person 5.2%, Action 5.1%

6-player co-op survival horror at its finest! Free updates, free special events and a ridiculous amount of fun!

Why similar: Gore 22.4%, Multiplayer 20.2%, Violent 13.8%, FPS 9.9%, Co-op 9.2%

Struggle to survive in a harsh medieval world. Hunt wildlife, mine resources, build structures, and craft weapons and armor in order to protect yourself. You may form a guild, bring war to all opposition, and try to seize the throne and become king!

Why similar: Medieval 53.2%, Multiplayer 20.6%, Gore 11.8%, PvP 7.8%, Action 3.4%

Blade & Sorcery is a built-for-VR medieval fantasy with full physics driven melee, ranged and magic combat. Become a powerful warrior, ranger or sorcerer and devastate your enemies.

Why similar: Swordplay 30.5% ★, Medieval 26.7%, Gore 20.1%, Violent 10.8%, First-Person 5.8%

Gloria Victis is an MMORPG with an emphasis on realism, set in a low-fantasy medieval open world. Enjoy MMO with skill-based non-target combat, open PVP with territory control, deep crafting system and player-driven economy – all that served with beautiful graphics and an immersive atmosphere.

Why similar: Medieval 51.3%, Swordplay 15.6% ★, Multiplayer 15.4%, PvP 7.3%, Action 5.9%

Contains full Rising Storm content as well!

Why similar: Multiplayer 30.5%, Team-Based 15.6%, First-Person 13.3%, Gore 12.1%, Historical 9.8%

Experience close-quarters battles in iconic WWII settings. Defend the line, storm the beach, torch the enemy, or use a radio to call in fire support. Day of Infamy is a teamwork-oriented shooter that will keep you on your toes and coming back for more with its diverse game modes and authentic arsenal.

Why similar: Multiplayer 32.9%, Gore 20.1%, FPS 12.4%, First-Person 10.2%, Action 8.7%

Insurgency: Sandstorm is a team-based, tactical FPS based on lethal close quarters combat and objective-oriented multiplayer gameplay. Experience the intensity of modern combat where skill is rewarded, and teamwork wins the fight.

Why similar: Multiplayer 27.7%, Gore 18.5%, FPS 13.3%, First-Person 13.1%, Violent 10.1%

The standalone expansion for Mount & Blade! With Fire & Sword builds and expands upon the highly regarded combat system from Mount & Blade: Warband. Firearms have been introduced to the battlefield.

Why similar: Medieval 59.4%, Multiplayer 16.3%, Historical 7.7%, Action 6.8%, First-Person 4.9%

Besiege is a physics building game about constructing medieval machines to annihilate armies, obliterate castles and overcome challenging obstacles. Conquer the campaign or skirmish with friends in Multiplayer!

Why similar: Medieval 62.4%, Multiplayer 22.6%, PvP 12.1%, Simulation 2.9%

Multiplayer based, first person enabled, action packed and skill demanding shooter set in the Wild West times. A unique combination of non stop action and slow but powerful weaponry.

Why similar: Multiplayer 26.5%, First-Person 16.8%, PvP 15.5%, Historical 12.4%, Action 8.9%

Battle Clash is a fast-paced medieval PVP game where 10 unique classes battle for victory. Master each class's abilities, rack up kills, and unlock powerful ultimates to crush your enemies. Dominate the battlefield and lead your way to the win!

Why similar: Medieval 33.1%, Swordplay 23.1% ★, Multiplayer 13%, Class-Based 7.5% ★, PvP 7%

Hardcore and realistic; LiF is a Medieval multiplayer sandbox RPG, with free terraforming, a rich crafting system and preset and modular building construction. With engaging survival aspects, no target physics-based combat and a unique formation system - along with numerous other features - LiF is not for the faint of heart!

Why similar: Medieval 71.1%, Multiplayer 18%, Co-op 3.1%, Action 2.8%, Historical 2.5%

Experience authentic First World War action with 64 player battles of maneuver on the Eastern Front. Grab your rifle, ready your sabre and keep your gas mask close as you prepare to play a part in one of the most significant conflicts in history!

Why similar: Gore 29.7%, Multiplayer 16%, Team-Based 13%, First-Person 10%, PvP 9.2%

Peasants War is the first competitive medieval shooter, created by one-person development studio New Companion.

Why similar: Medieval 25%, Action 15%, Swordplay 13.3% ★, Multiplayer 10%, Competitive 5.7% ★

Join 200-player battles in Over The Top: WWI - an intense shooter set in the gritty backdrop of World War I. Pick your class, choose from a vast arsenal, including rifles, artillery, airplanes and powerful tanks, and experience the chaos of fully destructible battlefields.

Why similar: Multiplayer 31.2%, Historical 12.1%, Team-Based 10.7%, Action 10%, PvP 9%

Take on the role of a hardened career criminal executing intense, dynamic heists in constant pursuit of the next “big score”

Why similar: Multiplayer 31.3%, FPS 15%, Action 13.2%, Team-Based 12.4%, Co-op 11.6%

Meet the first standalone medieval battle royale game! Take part in battles with up to 50 players using a wide variety of weapons and other items.

Why similar: Medieval 48.3%, Multiplayer 14.3%, Action 10.4%, PvP 9%, First-Person 5.7%

Gladio Mori is a physics-driven multiplayer gladiator combat game featuring dismemberment, organ-specific damage, and a fully customizable move editor. Craft your own fighting style or use community created movesets to fight your way to glory.

Why similar: Medieval 33.8%, Swordplay 29.3% ★, Multiplayer 13.8%, Violent 8.8%, Historical 4.9%

Ferocious Alpine warfare will test your tactical skills in this authentic WW1 FPS. Battle among the scenic peaks, rugged valleys and idyllic towns of northern Italy. The Great War on the Italian Front is brought to life and elevated to unexpected heights!

Why similar: Team-Based 18.4%, Class-Based 15.9% ★, Multiplayer 15.8%, PvP 13.9%, First-Person 9.9%

Hunt humans, slay dinosaurs. It's chaotic prehistoric PvP, pick a side. Think fast, or you're extinct!

Why similar: Multiplayer 19.5%, Gore 12.9%, Team-Based 11.8%, Class-Based 10.9% ★, PvP 9.3%

War of Rights is a first person multiplayer game featuring massive 400 player battles with a focus on historical authenticity, teamplay and immersion. It is set during the perilous days of the American Civil War, in the Maryland Campaign of September, 1862.

Why similar: Multiplayer 29.8%, Historical 16.9%, Gore 12.9%, First-Person 11.7%, Violent 10%

Boreal Blade is a team-based melee fighting game with a focus on player vs player combat, combining reactive and tactical gameplay with extraordinary freedom to variate your attacks and develop your unique fighting style.

Why similar: Medieval 25.4%, Swordplay 20.9% ★, Multiplayer 10.7%, Gore 10.4%, Competitive 10.1% ★

VALHALL is a blend of multiple genres, combining first & third person directional physical combat slasher with a survival experience set in a brutal world of Vikings. Survive, feel Thor's power, become an einherjar, and enter the ultimate battlefield!

Why similar: Medieval 25.7%, Swordplay 21.8% ★, Gore 14.1%, Multiplayer 8.8%, Violent 8.4%

UNDEAD CITADEL hurls you into a brutal, physics-driven VR adventure through a cursed citadel teeming with relentless undead. Slash, stab, shoot, or explode through hordes of enemies using swords, axes, bows, and more. Every hit feels real as you fight your way through fast-paced medieval battles.

Why similar: Medieval 29.8%, Swordplay 22.3% ★, Gore 16.2%, Multiplayer 10.3%, Violent 9.8%

Tales Of Glory is setting a new standard for medieval melee fights, bringing best of both worlds by combining large scale battles and full physics one vs many combat, everything packed into a 30+ hours sandbox campaign

Why similar: Medieval 33.7%, Swordplay 22.5% ★, Gore 19%, Violent 11.3%, Action 4.7%