Games Like Mount & Blade

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 34.4%, Open World 16.5%, RPG 11.9%, Sandbox 9.6%, Moddable 8.8% ★

Why You'll Like It: The definitive version of the original formula, offering refined mechanics and a massive modding community.

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 29.3%, Open World 16.5%, RPG 10.3%, Sandbox 10.1%, Moddable 7.1% ★

Why You'll Like It: The modern, graphically superior successor that expands on every aspect of the original game's sandbox and combat.

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 25.6%, Open World 16.9%, RPG 14.1%, Sandbox 7.7%, Historical 7%

Why You'll Like It: A unique historical spin on the series that introduces firearms and more complex faction politics.

Bringing you to an exotic desert where you’ll recruit, train, and guide your troops into battle against rival cities and factions. Embark on an adventure that’s uniquely yours; Customizable characters, professions, and factions. The land is filled with a variety of hidden secrets.

Why similar: Open World 30.8%, RPG 18.4%, Sandbox 12.8%, Strategy 9.3%, Moddable 6.2% ★

Why You'll Like It: A fantasy-themed sandbox RPG that directly mirrors the Mount & Blade structure of army recruitment and territory conquest.

Lead a mercenary company in this tactical RPG set in a medieval fantasy world. Chase fame and fortune as you choose where to go, who to recruit, which contracts to pursue, and how to train and equip your men in a procedurally generated open world campaign.

Why similar: Medieval 21.2%, Open World 13.7%, Moddable 12.3% ★, Sandbox 10.8%, RPG 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the gritty mercenary management and tactical combat feel of Mount & Blade in a turn-based format.

Wartales is an open world RPG in which you lead a group of mercenaries in their search for wealth across a massive medieval universe. Explore the world, recruit companions, collect bounties and unravel the secrets of the tombs of the ancients!

Why similar: Medieval 31.9%, Open World 26%, RPG 19.8%, Sandbox 9.1%, Strategy 5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on managing a band of mercenaries in a harsh open world with tactical turn-based combat and progression.

A free-roaming squad based RPG. Focusing on open-ended sandbox gameplay features rather than a linear story. Be a trader, a thief, a rebel, a warlord, an adventurer, a farmer, a slave, or just food for the cannibals. Train your men up from puny victims to master warriors.

Why similar: Open World 38.5%, Sandbox 25.7%, RPG 20.7%, Strategy 7%, Character Customization 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a similar zero-to-hero sandbox experience in a brutal, unforgiving open world where you can build your own faction.

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 40.6%, Open World 23.7%, RPG 16.9%, Historical 8.7%, Action RPG 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: Provides the most immersive, grounded medieval open-world experience with a focus on realistic combat and progression.

'Blood & Gold: Caribbean!' is a blend of economic strategy and open-world RPG, set in the pirate era of XVII Century Caribbean. The game is based on the significantly improved Mount & Blade: Warband engine.

Why similar: RPG 32.2%, Open World 16.9%, Strategy 15.7%, Sandbox 12.8%, Historical 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Built on the Mount & Blade engine, this game offers a pirate-themed sandbox experience with naval combat.

In the anarchic world of Freeman: Guerrilla Warfare, only the mightiest warlord rules. Start with a pistol and a few militias, you will set yourself on a wild and ambitious journey towards world domination. Enjoy the immersive combination of intense FPS and sandbox strategy.

Why similar: Open World 26%, RPG 21.4%, Sandbox 18.6%, Strategy 16.7%, Action 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Applies the exact Mount & Blade sandbox formula to a modern tactical shooter setting.

Spanning the most turbulent era in Western history, your quest for territory and power takes you through Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and even onto the shores of the New World.

Why similar: Medieval 47.5%, Strategy 16.4%, Historical 13.7%, Moddable 9.1% ★, Multiplayer 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for large-scale medieval strategy and battlefield command.

Age of Reforging: The Freelands is a medieval high-freedom sandbox adventure CRPG. You'll be a reforger in the freelands chosen by the Goddess to embark on a medieval adventure tour at your own pace, gathering teammates, fighting for survival, and craft your unique legend!

Why similar: Medieval 28%, Open World 22.8%, Sandbox 17.1%, RPG 14.3%, Strategy 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A sandbox RPG that mirrors the Mount & Blade structure of exploration, mercenary work, and army building.

Manor Lords is a medieval strategy game featuring in-depth city building, large-scale tactical battles, and complex economic and social simulations. Rule your lands as a medieval lord – the seasons pass, the weather changes, and cities rise and fall.

Why similar: Open World 25.4%, Moddable 23.2% ★, Sandbox 20.5%, Historical 15%, Strategy 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: Combines deep medieval city-building with tactical real-time army combat that feels reminiscent of M&B battles.

Legends of Ellaria is a unique blend of sandbox action-RPG and real-time strategy. Build a new kingdom for your people, construct and manage its cities, command your troops in epic battles and join them fighting in third-person action, and live adventures in an immersive high fantasy world.

Why similar: RPG 31.6%, Strategy 16.8%, Open World 11.9%, Medieval 9.6%, Sandbox 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Blends first-person RPG exploration with kingdom management and large-scale strategy.

Establish and expand your own settlements, liberate the land and assist its villagers, and recruit others to your cause while learning more about a life you had to leave behind. Command your forces, prove your valor through combat, and cement yourself as the hero of your people.

Why similar: Medieval 37.5%, Open World 28.5%, RPG 11.2%, Multiplayer 6.8%, Strategy 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Combines medieval survival and base building with the ability to lead armies into battle against oppressive lords.

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 38.8%, Open World 24.6%, RPG 18.4%, Historical 8.2%, First-Person 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the realistic medieval narrative and open-world exploration of its predecessor with improved systems.

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 29.6%, Open World 16.1%, Sandbox 13.8%, RPG 10.9%, Strategy 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the tactical command of units within a massive medieval multiplayer environment.

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 36.6%, Open World 23.5%, RPG 13.1%, Sandbox 6.6%, Multiplayer 6%

Why You'll Like It: Features a persistent open world with a heavy focus on medieval combat and faction-based warfare.

Besiege castles and raid villages in Chivalry: Medieval Warfare, a fast-paced medieval first person slasher with a focus on multiplayer battles

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

Why You'll Like It: Provides fast-paced, first-person medieval combat that emphasizes skill, timing, and large-scale skirmishes.

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 57.8%, Multiplayer 12%, Historical 8.4%, Third Person 6.1%, First-Person 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the visceral, skill-based melee combat that defines the core of the Mount & Blade experience.

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 36.8%, Open World 23.9%, Sandbox 15.9%, RPG 9.6%, Multiplayer 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a hardcore medieval sandbox experience with a focus on crafting, survival, and territory building.

Hunt, survive, build and lead in the harsh Middle Ages: Create your own Medieval Dynasty and ensure its long-lasting prosperity or die trying! Play alone or team up with friends to enjoy the ultimate medieval experience.

Why similar: Medieval 31.8%, Open World 19.5%, Sandbox 14%, RPG 11.3%, Historical 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the survival and management aspects of medieval life in an open world with a focus on building a legacy.

Delve into a gritty, raw and atmospheric fantasy world in which every action has a consequence. In the epic world of Risen, filled with mysterious earthquakes, fearsome monsters and unimaginable treasures, forge your path with the sword, learn the art of staff fighting or become a powerful mage.

Why similar: Open World 34.9%, RPG 32.5%, Medieval 10.8%, Third Person 6.2%, Sandbox 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A traditional open-world RPG that captures the sense of adventure and discovery found in early Mount & Blade.

The country of Grand Chien is thrown into chaos when the elected president goes missing and the paramilitary force known as “the Legion” seizes control. Hire mercs, meet interesting characters, and fight in tactically deep turn-based combat in this true successor to a beloved franchise.

Why similar: RPG 46.2%, Strategy 44.5%, Action 5%, Singleplayer 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers deep mercenary management and tactical combat that feels like a spiritual cousin to the M&B experience.

A nameless hero becomes a legend! Myrtana, a world in upheaval: overrun by orcs from the dark lands in the north, King Rhobar is defending Vengard, the former stronghold of the humans, with his last troop of followers.

Why similar: Open World 31.3%, RPG 27.5%, Medieval 19.7%, Third Person 5.7%, Sandbox 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a classic open-world RPG experience with a focus on faction reputation and exploration.

Determine the destiny of Rome as you conquer foreign lands and navigate political intrigue in this turn-based RPG. Directly fight with your party of Praetorians, guide your legion to victory, and choose your own path in a story where every decision matters. How will you shape the future of Rome?

Why similar: RPG 47.7%, Strategy 24.1%, Historical 23.4%, Character Customization 3%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a strong blend of RPG character progression and tactical squad-based warfare in a historical setting.

A unique hybrid between turn-based tactical games and traditional, character-centric RPGs. Knight's Tale is a modern retelling of a classic Arthurian mythology story filtered through the dark fantasy tropes, a twist on the traditional tales of chivalry.

Why similar: Medieval 51.4%, RPG 32.6%, Strategy 12.8%, Singleplayer 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: Combines dark fantasy narrative with tactical army management and turn-based combat.

Mortal Online is a first-person medieval fantasy MMORPG, set in a huge, open, unforgiving world. Choose your race, choose your playstyle, choose a profession, choose where to place your loyalties - if you have any...

Why similar: Open World 30.4%, Medieval 23.6%, Sandbox 19.5%, RPG 13.5%, Multiplayer 5%

Why You'll Like It: A persistent sandbox MMORPG that emphasizes player freedom, economy, and brutal medieval combat.

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 39.3%, Open World 27.3%, Sandbox 12.2%, Multiplayer 8.2%, RPG 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a sandbox survival experience with a focus on medieval politics, territory control, and player-driven conflict.

The Bloodline is a sandbox adventure RPG that lets you play your way. Reforge bonds between kingdoms, explore the wilds, craft and plan adventures and wield mighty weapons or magic as you prepare for what is to come…

Why similar: Medieval 25.7%, Open World 16%, Sandbox 13.1%, RPG 12.2%, Action RPG 6%

Sons of Valhalla is a roguelike strategy game set in the Viking Age. Build fortresses, gather warriors, and lay siege to enemy strongholds, engaging in personal combat as you raid and conquer across England.

Why similar: Medieval 21.6%, Open World 13.8%, Moddable 11.9% ★, Sandbox 10.7%, RPG 9.6%

Welcome to Han Xiongnu Wars. A stand-along game and synergy of historical Far East and multiple features in role-playing, real-time strategy and action gameplay. This game brings you to the eventful years of the early Han Dynasty, and faithfully presents the ancient eastern culture with many objects and scenes faithfully reconstructed...

Why similar: Medieval 22.2%, Open World 15.3%, Sandbox 12.3%, RPG 11.7%, Historical 9.6%

Survival of your people - that's the only thing that matters. Become the leader of a newly founded Viking settlement and lead it to safety and glory. Gather, build, craft, hunt, raid and follow your Gods to endure hardships of nature and save your clan from violent destruction.

Why similar: Medieval 24.1%, Open World 16.6%, RPG 11.9%, Sandbox 11.2%, Moddable 10.9% ★

KINGDOMS is a procedural medieval RPG in a randomly generated open world. The main feature of KINGDOMS is a smart AI system that completely controls NPC behavior. As the player, you can fully interact with this massive world and become any person you want to be.

Why similar: Medieval 34.2%, Open World 24.8%, RPG 13.8%, Sandbox 12.6%, Strategy 3.3%

Life is Feudal: Arden is a new free-to-play open-world MMORPG set in the Middle Ages, built on the foundation of Life is Feudal: MMO. Engage in thrilling PvP combat, navigate political intrigue, master a variety of professions and craft unique items. Forge your own path to power and greatness!

Why similar: Medieval 23.8%, RPG 18.2%, Sandbox 17.9%, Open World 12.4%, Historical 9.6%

Explore one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.

Why similar: Medieval 42.2%, Historical 13.6%, Strategy 10.8%, RPG 10.2%, Sandbox 9.9%

Become a battlemage, build a city, and command your troops in this fantasy warfare simulator. Jump into the fray and use your might, magic, and wits to fight enemies in battles of up to a hundred units and fully destructible city siege combat. The fate of an empire is in your hands.

Why similar: Medieval 29.4%, Open World 19%, RPG 13.2%, Moddable 11.7% ★, Strategy 7.3%

Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages.

Why similar: Medieval 31.5%, RPG 13.4%, Historical 10.8%, Strategy 10.6%, Moddable 10.2% ★

RPG/Strategy. Lead your army through intense battles, make decisions that influence the story, and conquer vast lands. Play solo or fight side by side with up to 4 friends.

Why similar: Medieval 34.3%, Open World 21.6%, RPG 14.8%, Strategy 9%, Action RPG 7.4%

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: Medieval 29.6%, Moddable 25.4% ★, Sandbox 20.9%, RPG 8.8%, Action 4.2%

Travel to the Holy Land with the First Crusades. Rise from a humble knight to the founding father of a world-spanning holy order. Lead through war, faith, diplomacy, and cunning schemes. Experience a unique blend of RTS, city-building, and sandbox gameplay, and shape history!

Why similar: Medieval 42.9%, Sandbox 30.5%, Strategy 12.5%, Simulation 3.7%, Action 3.6%

Sail the Caribbean, marauding all on the high seas or ally your ship and crew as a privateer in search of riches - the life you choose is up to you. Face dogged enemies, raid unsuspecting villages, woo fair maidens, avoid capture or dig for buried treasure. Discover what it takes to become one of the most famous pirates in history!

Why similar: Open World 37.2%, RPG 21.5%, Sandbox 15.3%, Historical 10.9%, Strategy 6.9%

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 28.6%, Open World 21.9%, Sandbox 17.4%, RPG 13.7%, Character Customization 6.6%

War covers the southern islands until it finally reaches the idyllic isle of Feshyr. You take on the role as the new nameless hero after your village has been pillaged and destroyed by paladins of the king. Seeking revenge, you soon realize that this cowardly attack did not just happen on a reckless mercenary`s whim.

Why similar: RPG 38.1%, Open World 28.6%, Medieval 12.5%, Third Person 7.1%, Action RPG 5.2%

Experience an epic open-world brought to life by the award-winning Nemesis System. Forge a new Ring of Power, conquer Fortresses in massive battles and dominate Mordor with your personal orc army in Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™.

Why similar: Open World 35.9%, Medieval 18%, RPG 16.6%, Third Person 6.6%, Action RPG 4.7%

War has been waged across the kingdom of Myrtana. Orcish hordes invaded human territory and the king of the land needed a lot of ore to forge enough weapons, should his army stand against this threat. Whoever breaks the law in these darkest of times is sentenced to serve in the giant penal colony of Khorinis, mining the so much needed...

Why similar: RPG 31%, Open World 30.8%, Medieval 21.1%, Third Person 6%, Action RPG 3.3%

In the medieval era, assume the role of a lord and engage with other lords，develop fiefdoms, and employ strategies involving intrigue, warfare, and plunder. Expand your territory and strengthen your house lineage Or, be a god, manipulate the world? This game primarily strategic role-playing elements

Why similar: Medieval 39.1%, RPG 16.5%, Sandbox 15.1%, Historical 13.2%, Strategy 10%

Experience the hardcore reality of the Middle Ages. Master survival, engage in deep-rooted RPG elements, navigate a bustling economy, build communities, and employ diplomatic strategy to thrive in Abella's vast expanse.

Why similar: Medieval 33.2%, Sandbox 15.9%, Open World 15.2%, Historical 11.8%, RPG 9.2%

Stronghold Crusader 2 is the long awaited sequel to the original castle sim. After 12 years Stronghold returns to the desert with a new 3D engine and powerful Havok Physics. Crusader 2 recaptures the original game’s addictive, fast-paced gameplay and authentic castle simulation.

Why similar: Medieval 46%, Strategy 21.8%, Multiplayer 7.8%, Historical 7.3%, Open World 6.4%

An open-world adventure RPG. Choose your favorite character, train your elite legion step by step, and crush all enemies on the battlefield. Strengthen yourself, establish a powerful family, create a great dynasty, and become the dominator of this fantasy world.

Why similar: Sandbox 29.7%, Open World 26%, RPG 21.7%, Strategy 11.3%, Character Customization 3.1%

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 79.8%, Multiplayer 4.9%, Third Person 4.8%, RPG 3.1%, Action 2.6%

Veil of crows is a sandbox style real-time strategy game set in a chaotic medieval world. From violent, and overtly bloody battles, to completely destructible castles, RPG style hero development, and meaningful interactions with other factions. Trade, extort, and conquer!

Why similar: Medieval 43.9%, RPG 20.8%, Sandbox 20.3%, Strategy 13.9%, Singleplayer 1%

You are Geralt of Rivia, mercenary monster slayer. Before you stands a war-torn, monster-infested continent you can explore at will. Your current contract? Tracking down Ciri — the Child of Prophecy, a living weapon that can alter the shape of the world.

Why similar: Open World 37%, RPG 21.7%, Medieval 20.3%, Third Person 5.4%, Action RPG 4.4%

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 54.1%, Historical 16%, Multiplayer 10.3%, Third Person 7.8%, Action 4.6%

Based on the RPG book, set in a huge open world, Avalom: Ancestral Heroes presents a rewarding action combat experience.

Why similar: Medieval 23.6%, Open World 20.9%, RPG 15.4%, Historical 8.8%, Action RPG 7.9%

Here is a sandbox like no other. Create massive battles with absolutely no limits. Want to see 10,000 chickens fight an army of Romans?? Sure, why not. Want to see a company of WW2 U.S soldiers fight 11,000 Medieval soldiers?? There are simply no limits to the carnage you can achieve in UEBS.

Why similar: Sandbox 29.1%, Medieval 28.8%, Open World 10.9%, Strategy 9.9%, Simulation 5.1%

Kingdom Wars is a free to play 3D MMORTS with real-time siege combat, without the pay to win element so common in the genre. Kingdom Wars offers beautiful 3D online world, where players construct strongholds, direct citizens, complete quests and eventually manage a global empire.

Why similar: Medieval 37.2%, Strategy 21.5%, RPG 18.8%, Multiplayer 5.6%, Sandbox 4.9%

Use your power as a Feudal Lord to unite the land of the Rising Sun under your iron fist.

Why similar: RPG 27.3%, Strategy 25.7%, Historical 22.8%, Medieval 17.8%, Simulation 6.4%