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 29.1%, Swordplay 22.2%, Gore 13.6%, Multiplayer 9.9%, Hack and Slash 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: It is the direct modern sequel, expanding Chivalry’s class-based, objective-driven medieval battles with larger maps, improved combat, and the same irreverent carnage.

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 29.9%, Swordplay 15.3%, Gore 14.7%, Multiplayer 11.3%, First-Person 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: MORDHAU offers the closest alternative to Chivalry’s multiplayer medieval melee, with deeper weapon customization and highly skill-based directional combat.

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 38.9%, Swordplay 19.3%, Multiplayer 17.6%, Action 5.3%, First-Person 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: This class-based multiplayer brawler delivers similarly chaotic first-person melee combat, team objectives, and a deliberately comedic tone.

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 29.9%, Gore 23.6%, Swordplay 22.5%, Multiplayer 5.9%, Historical 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its physics-heavy medieval fighting makes every weapon swing, grapple, and armored hit feel physical in a way that Chivalry fans will immediately appreciate.

For Honor is a groundbreaking team-based PvP melee fighting game where Knights, Samurai, Vikings, Wu Lin, and more clash in endless battles. Pick unique heroes and master intense 4v4, 2v2, or 1v1 battles.

Why similar: Medieval 61.2%, Swordplay 14.5%, Multiplayer 6.9%, Gore 6.3%, PvP 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its perspective and structure differ, but its demanding timing-based weapon duels and factional multiplayer battles strongly appeal to players who enjoy mastering melee combat.

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 17.3%, First-Person 4.8%, Action 4.1%, Historical 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: Bannerlord combines first- and third-person medieval combat with enormous sieges, cavalry charges, and the freedom to command troops while fighting personally.

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 69.4%, Multiplayer 13.8%, Action 4.4%, First-Person 4.1%, Historical 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: Warband’s multiplayer sieges and battles capture the rough-and-ready medieval warfare spirit of Chivalry, alongside a celebrated single-player sandbox.

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 17.5%, Swordplay 15.6%, PvP 7.8%, First-Person 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its first-person dungeon runs make melee positioning, shields, weapon reach, and tense close-quarters encounters central to survival.

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 37.1%, Multiplayer 22.5%, Competitive 14.2%, Action 11.8%, Hack and Slash 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: Blade Symphony focuses on competitive multiplayer sword duels with nuanced parries, spacing, and distinct weapon styles.

Gladio Mori is a physics-driven gladiator fighting game with no health bars. Stab on arteries, pierce vital organs and cut off limbs. Build your own movesets, paint your fighter and battle friends online with cross-play.

Why similar: Medieval 29.4%, Swordplay 22.7%, Gore 17%, Multiplayer 10.3%, PvP 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its physics-driven gladiatorial combat emphasizes precise weapon handling, armor interaction, and brutal dismemberment in a medieval setting.

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%, Swordplay 31.9%, Team-Based 9%, PvP 8.8%, Action 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: It blends hands-on medieval action combat with large online sieges where players also lead AI units into battle.

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 58.3%, Swordplay 21.1%, First-Person 7.4%, Historical 5.9%, Multiplayer 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: This first-person RPG shares Chivalry’s medieval weapon feel while slowing it down into a grounded, single-player historical adventure.

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 31.8%, Multiplayer 22.3%, PvP 10.2%, Gore 8.8%, Hack and Slash 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This melee-focused battle royale emphasizes counters, combos, mobility, and weapon mastery in large competitive multiplayer matches.

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

Why similar: Gore 31.5%, Multiplayer 21.1%, First-Person 14.1%, Action 10.8%, Co-op 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: The original Vermintide offers similarly weighty first-person melee combat and cooperative survival against dense enemy swarms.

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 31.8%, Multiplayer 22.6%, First-Person 13.3%, Hack and Slash 11%, Co-op 10%

Why You'll Like It: This co-op first-person slasher translates the immediate impact of Chivalry’s melee into frantic PvE battles against massive fantasy hordes.

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 29.2%, Medieval 25%, Gore 20.3%, Violent 10.4%, First-Person 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: For VR players, it delivers an exceptionally physical sandbox of swordplay, shields, archery, magic, and spectacular gore.

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: Swordplay 55.4%, PvP 14.3%, Historical 13%, Action 9.2%, Third Person 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This weapon-based historical fighter is built around realistic blade contact, limb damage, and careful one-on-one dueling.

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 55.5%, Swordplay 23%, First-Person 10.1%, Historical 5.6%, Action 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its first-person medieval combat uses directional attacks, blocks, stamina, and grounded weapon handling for a more realistic take on swordplay.

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%, Difficult 7.9%, Action 7.8%, Atmospheric 2.2%, Simulation 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: Exanima provides unusually weighty, physics-based medieval melee combat where footwork and controlled strikes matter more than button-mashing.

Vanquish your foes with a single strike in 1v1 weapon-based fighter Die by the Blade. Dive into a samuraipunk world and wield a range of traditional Japanese weapons to determine your moveset. Outwit your opponent in intense, tactical battles and master the art of the one-hit kill!

Why similar: Swordplay 28.3%, Gore 21.4%, Multiplayer 14%, Competitive 13.7%, Violent 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: It centers on lethal, timing-heavy sword duels in which a single clean hit can decide the fight.

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 29.4%, Swordplay 20%, Team-Based 16.6%, First-Person 9.9%, Action 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Although naval-themed, its loud, team-based multiplayer chaos, boarding actions, and close-range sword fighting evoke Chivalry’s emergent battle stories.

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 12.7%, Team-Based 12.1%, First-Person 10.6%, PvP 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its large-scale objective warfare and role-based multiplayer create the same communal, chaotic battlefield atmosphere, with bayonets and melee alongside muskets.

"Blood of Steel" is a fair competitive multiplayer online game. You will ride into a battlefield where thousands clash, employing unique four-directional slashing maneuvers and strategic formations to defeat your opponents, experiencing the charm of warfare in the age of cold weapons!

Why similar: Medieval 38%, Swordplay 22%, Multiplayer 14.4%, PvP 7.5%, Hack and Slash 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers hero-based medieval multiplayer combat with siege warfare, cavalry, and distinct weapon-focused classes.

Paint the Town Red is a chaotic first person melee combat game set in different locations and time periods. The voxel-based enemies can be punched, bashed, kicked, stabbed and sliced completely dynamically using almost anything that isn't nailed down.

Why similar: Gore 41.2%, Multiplayer 16.8%, Violent 16.6%, First-Person 9.2%, Action 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its first-person brawling is far more arcade-like, but the improvised weapons, gore, and absurd crowd fights suit Chivalry’s playful violence.

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 29.2%, Historical 17%, Gore 13%, First-Person 11.7%, Violent 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its massive historical multiplayer battles include tense bayonet charges and close-range melee amid coordinated objective warfare.

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 59.1%, Multiplayer 16.1%, Historical 7.8%, Action 7.1%, First-Person 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: It retains Mount & Blade’s mounted combat and multiplayer battles while adding pikes, cavalry, and early firearms to its battlefield sandbox.

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 28.4%, Multiplayer 26.2%, Team-Based 10.6%, Competitive 8.4%, First-Person 7.9%

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

Why similar: Gore 30.5%, Multiplayer 21.7%, Action 19.8%, Hack and Slash 14.2%, Third Person 13.8%

Why You'll Like It: This classic third-person Viking action game features savage multiplayer melee, projectile weapons, and fast arena-style modes.

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 23.6%, Multiplayer 17.4%, PvP 15.2%, First-Person 10.8%, Co-op 8.9%

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 72.1%, Multiplayer 10.2%, Action 4.8%, Third Person 3.8%, Historical 3.8%

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

Why similar: Gore 23.3%, Multiplayer 19.6%, Violent 14%, FPS 10.1%, Co-op 8.9%

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 51.2%, Swordplay 16%, Multiplayer 15.3%, PvP 7.1%, Action 6.1%

Contains full Rising Storm content as well!

Why similar: Multiplayer 30%, Team-Based 15.4%, First-Person 13.1%, Gore 12.7%, Historical 9.8%

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 26.2%, First-Person 16.7%, PvP 15.4%, Historical 12.5%, Action 9.3%

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 32.1%, Gore 20.8%, FPS 12.6%, First-Person 10.1%, Action 9%

Land on the beaches of Gallipoli and fight intense 50-player objective-based battles on the Ottoman Fronts! Experience WW1 trench warfare and desert expeditions as one of 10 historic classes, armed with authentic weaponry. Gallipoli brings the most immersive WW1 FPS battles yet.

Why similar: Multiplayer 23.8%, Violent 13.5%, Team-Based 11.7%, Historical 10.9%, PvP 10.4%

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 62.5%, Multiplayer 22.6%, PvP 12.1%, Simulation 2.8%

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 31.6%, Multiplayer 17.8%, Team-Based 12.3%, First-Person 10.6%, Hack and Slash 8.4%

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 30.4%, Multiplayer 15.7%, Team-Based 12.7%, First-Person 9.9%, PvP 9%

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 52.9%, Multiplayer 20.2%, Gore 12.4%, PvP 7.7%, Action 3.6%

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 71.2%, Multiplayer 17.8%, Co-op 3.1%, Action 2.9%, Historical 2.5%

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 32.8%, Swordplay 23.6%, Multiplayer 12.8%, Class-Based 7.3%, PvP 6.9%

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

Why similar: Medieval 24.6%, Action 15.4%, Swordplay 13.5%, Multiplayer 9.7%, Competitive 5.7%

Join massive multiplayer 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 27.4%, Team-Based 13.6%, Historical 11.1%, PvP 10.9%, First-Person 9.7%

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

Why similar: Multiplayer 30.8%, FPS 15.4%, Action 13.7%, Team-Based 12.2%, First-Person 11.4%

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%, Multiplayer 14.1%, Action 10.8%, PvP 8.8%, First-Person 5.7%

Insurgency: Sandstorm is a hardcore tactical FPS built on lethal close-quarters combat and ruthless intensity. Every bullet count, every step matters, and teamwork is your only path to survival in the brutality of modern warfare.

Why similar: Multiplayer 27%, Gore 19.4%, FPS 13.5%, First-Person 12.8%, Violent 10.2%

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%, Swordplay 21.2%, Gore 10.7%, Multiplayer 10.4%, Competitive 10.2%

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%, Multiplayer 15.8%, Class-Based 15.5%, PvP 13.8%, First-Person 9.9%

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%, Swordplay 22.8%, Gore 19.3%, Violent 11.4%, Action 4.9%

Hack, slash, and smash your way to victory in this award winning 2D arcade adventure from The Behemoth!

Why similar: Medieval 40.9%, Multiplayer 24.5%, Hack and Slash 15.4%, Co-op 10%, Action 7.9%

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 29.3%, Swordplay 22.5%, Gore 16.6%, Multiplayer 10.1%, Violent 10%

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 25.2%, Swordplay 22.1%, Gore 14.5%, Multiplayer 8.6%, Violent 8.4%

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

Why similar: Multiplayer 19.2%, Gore 13.6%, Team-Based 11.5%, Class-Based 10.5%, PvP 9.1%