Games Like Rising Lords

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: Medieval 29%, City Builder 26.4%, Base Building 20.8%, Strategy 11.5%, Simulation 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A highly detailed medieval city-builder that emphasizes realistic logistics and large-scale tactical battles, mirroring the base-building and warfare of the seed game.

Raise mighty armies, wield ancient magic and forge an empire. This turn-based strategy adventure game fuses strategic decision making, tactical combat and kingdom management.

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 27.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 24.2%, Turn-Based Combat 16.3%, Tactical 16%, Strategy 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the spirit of classic turn-based strategy with its blend of kingdom management, hero progression, and grid-based tactical combat.

Inkulinati is a turn-based strategy game straight from medieval manuscripts, where a rabbit’s bum can be deadlier than a dog's sword. Become a master of the Living Ink, build your own bestiary, defeat medieval superstars and collect perks to unleash hidden powers.

Why similar: Medieval 19.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.5%, Turn-Based 18.3%, Turn-Based Combat 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This turn-based strategy game features a unique medieval manuscript aesthetic and tactical combat that feels like a board game brought to life.

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 33.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 30.1%, Sandbox 13.9%, Strategy 13.1%, Simulation 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, tactical mercenary management game that shares the brutal medieval atmosphere and high-stakes decision-making found in Rising Lords.

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: Turn-Based Strategy 27.2%, Medieval 22.8%, Turn-Based Combat 12.5%, Turn-Based 11.9%, Co-op 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: This open-world RPG focuses on managing a band of mercenaries in a medieval world, offering deep tactical combat and resource management.

Rule a fantasy realm of your own design! Explore new magical realms in Age of Wonders’ signature blend of 4X strategy and turn-based tactical combat. Control a faction that grows and changes as you expand your empire with each turn!

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 28.7%, Turn-Based Combat 17.4%, Tactical 16.1%, Strategy 12.5%, Multiplayer 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A deep 4X strategy game that allows for extensive kingdom customization, tactical turn-based combat, and medieval fantasy empire building.

Hexarchy is an innovative, fast-paced, historical 4x strategy game where you use cards and deckbuilding to make your decisions. Single-player and online multiplayer.

Why similar: Hex Grid 21.1% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 16%, Turn-Based 15.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.4%, Tactical 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced 4X game that uses deckbuilding mechanics to drive strategy, offering a unique twist on turn-based tactical combat.

Lead your noble family in this medieval colony sim, facing off against class conflict, religious struggle, and political treachery. Tend to your people’s needs, uncover the lost knowledge of a fallen empire, and engage in nefarious plots against your enemies.

Why similar: Medieval 26.6%, City Builder 24.4%, Base Building 19.4%, Sandbox 11.1%, Strategy 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A medieval kingdom simulation that focuses on the complex social dynamics and management of noble families.

A city builder with simulated citizens, set in a procedurally-generated world map. Grow your kingdom through the eras from a tiny medieval hamlet into a prosperous global empire! Cooperate or compete in real-time with your friends in multiplayer mode.

Why similar: City Builder 35.6%, Base Building 17.7%, Medieval 17.3%, Multiplayer 10.1%, Strategy 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A multiplayer-focused city-builder that emphasizes resource management and expansion, similar to the base-building aspects of the seed game.

For The King is a strategic RPG that blends tabletop and roguelike elements in a challenging adventure that spans the realms. Set off on a single player experience or play cooperatively both online and locally.

Why similar: Turn-Based 28.3%, Turn-Based Combat 16.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 12%, Hex Grid 11.6% ★, Multiplayer 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: It successfully blends board game mechanics with turn-based combat and strategic exploration, mirroring the tabletop feel of Rising Lords.

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: Turn-Based Tactics 23.5%, Turn-Based 16.3%, Medieval 15.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.3%, Turn-Based Combat 14.2%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy tactical RPG that focuses on turn-based combat and kingdom management, perfect for those who enjoy the tactical side of medieval strategy.

A strategic autobattler sim where you build a team of gladiators, compete in arenas, plan fight tactics, and form alliances. Combine fighters, beasts, and mages, develop and equip them to optimize your well-oiled fighting machine, dominate the championships, and leave your mark on the world.

Why similar: Medieval 15.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.3%, Turn-Based 14.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.6%, City Builder 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the management and tactical deployment of units, mirroring the squad-based combat found in Rising Lords.

Build a prosperous settlement in a unique simulation of a feudal economy - each family runs their shop, owns their goods, and trades with other villagers in a free market. You will manage the land, build houses, organise events, set taxes, and balance supply and demand while engaging in diplomacy!

Why similar: Medieval 30.1%, City Builder 29.6%, Strategy 12.9%, Sandbox 11.1%, Simulation 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A charming colony-sim that focuses on the management of a medieval village and the social hierarchy of its inhabitants.

On a journey to great magical might, explore and control the lands of Eo in this ever-changing turn-based strategy role-playing game. Field armies and heroes in tactical combat, finish hundreds of quests, and gather spells and artefacts to become the most powerful mage of all.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 32.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 26.2%, Medieval 25.6%, Strategy 13.8%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines 4X strategy with card-based mechanics and turn-based tactical combat in a rich fantasy setting.

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: Turn-Based Strategy 31.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 29%, Strategy 13.4%, Tactical 11.6%, Turn-Based Combat 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical turn-based game that balances squad-level combat with broader strategic management and decision-making.

Live through an epic role-playing Viking saga where your strategic choices directly affect your personal journey. Make allies as you travel with your caravan across this stunning yet harsh landscape. Carefully choose those who will help fight a new threat that jeopardizes an entire civilization.

Why similar: Turn-Based 31.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 29.3%, Tactical 11.9%, Strategy 9.3%, Hand-drawn 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Known for its beautiful art style and narrative-driven tactical combat, it captures the weight of leading a group through a harsh medieval-inspired world.

Experience tactically challenging turn-based strategy in the hostile island world of Mantaria. Command a dynamic army of various unit types and classes to slay a dark and possessed undead army. Train forces into powerful warriors and fight fervently until the snake's head is at your feet!

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 18%, Turn-Based 18%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.5%, Medieval 14.9%, Tactical 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based tactical game that draws heavy inspiration from classic strategy titles, focusing on unit positioning and combat mastery.

Rewrite medieval history through bloody siege combat in a fusion of RTS and Grand Strategy genres. Rule, build, and serve your King as a minor lord in medieval Europe. Experience siege, field and naval combat with an unseen degree of brutality. Rogue-like progression, epic towns and battles await…

Why similar: Medieval 29.2%, City Builder 24.9%, Base Building 20.2%, Sandbox 10.7%, Strategy 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game that blends real-time and turn-based elements with a focus on medieval siege warfare.

Field of Glory: Empires is a grand strategy game in which you will have to move in an intricate and living tapestry of nations and tribes, each one with their distinctive culture.

Why similar: Turn-Based 22.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.1%, Strategy 14.4%, Tactical 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game that focuses on the management of ancient civilizations with a strong emphasis on turn-based tactical outcomes.

The fantasy wargaming classic is back! Lead powerful heroes and mighty armies into battle in this critically acclaimed turn-based strategy milestone. Level up and train your units and guide them through a gripping story campaign to decide the fate of a world on the brink of destruction.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 18%, Hex Grid 17.3% ★, Turn-Based 15.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.8%, Turn-Based Combat 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic turn-based tactical wargame that focuses on army management and grid-based combat in a fantasy setting.

A hybrid of challenging turn-based strategy and customizable card collection gameplay set in a medieval fantasy universe.

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 20.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.5%, Medieval 17.9%, Strategy 8.1%, Hex Grid 7.8% ★

Why You'll Like It: A card-battler that integrates turn-based strategy and tactical movement, focusing on kingdom-themed combat.

Become a real medieval feudal lord: start with a small village and build it up into an enormous impenetrable castle. You will have to repel enemy raids: hide behind thick walls, lure your enemies into strategically placed traps, and even lead your loyal peasants into battle.

Why similar: Medieval 26.5%, City Builder 21.8%, Base Building 20.4%, Strategy 9.6%, Sandbox 9%

Why You'll Like It: A colony-sim that focuses on the early stages of medieval settlement building and resource management.

Settlements Rising is a medieval city building and colony management game. It offers a lively colony experience with simulated villagers, dozens of professions and resources, natural disasters, and raids, while providing full control over the colony through trade, production chains and datas.

Why similar: City Builder 30.4%, Medieval 25%, Base Building 15.3%, Strategy 11.9%, Sandbox 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A city-builder that emphasizes the survival and management of a medieval population through changing seasons.

Compete against friends in games filled with unpredictable twists and turns. Roll the dice to gather resources and test your adaptability. Lead your kingdom to success through military power, religious knowledge, or architectural ingenuity.

Why similar: Medieval 26.6%, City Builder 25%, Turn-Based Strategy 23.5%, Strategy 9.8%, Turn-Based 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A board game-inspired city-builder that uses dice rolls to determine strategic outcomes, much like the board game elements in Rising Lords.

Rebuild your kingdom and explore a vibrant fantasy world in this roguelite city builder. Defeat hordes of monsters with a unique team of defenders as you harvest, build, mine, cook, brew, and grow. But if your defenses should fail, be prepared to watch it all burn!

Why similar: Medieval 30.3%, Turn-Based 27.8%, Turn-Based Combat 19.3%, Strategy 12.2%, 2D 4.6%

Crowntakers combines turn-based strategy with RPG elements and takes you at the behest of the crown into a medieval fantasy world full of challenging encounters and epic adventures. With its randomly generated world, Crowntakers offers a varied gaming experience every time you set out to fight evil.

Why similar: Hex Grid 22.3% ★, Turn-Based 19.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, Strategy 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelike strategy game that features turn-based combat and party management in a medieval fantasy world.

Turn-based wizard combat with the tactical positioning of chess and the bluff of poker. Features wizard customization, 100s of gear items, single player realm adventures, online leagues and co-op play.

Why similar: Hex Grid 25.8% ★, Turn-Based 23%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.6%, Strategy 10%, Multiplayer 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic turn-based strategy game that utilizes card-based spells and tactical positioning on a hex grid.

Forge your Kingdom amidst the Ruins of Rome in this turn-based 4X strategy game! As the world crumbles, rebuild civilization and shape your people’s destiny. Unleash your strategic prowess, conquer provinces, and crush all who stand in your way.

Why similar: Hex Grid 14.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.8%, Turn-Based 11.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.6%, Medieval 10.6%

Tactics Ogre, crown jewel of the tactical role-playing genre, is reborn! Based on the 2010 release, the game features improved graphics and sound, as well as updated game design, bringing to life a new Tactics Ogre that remains true to its roots.

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 52.4%, Turn-Based 19.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 12%, Turn-Based Combat 10.2%, Simulation 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A definitive tactical RPG that features deep grid-based combat and a complex narrative, appealing to fans of turn-based tactics.

Lead your people to victory on an ever-evolving world in this strategy game featuring asymmetric factions led by powerful heroes. Build your empire, wield political influence, and raise grand armies to wage war in a race to uncover dark secrets buried within the planet.

Why similar: Medieval 18.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.1%, Turn-Based 17.4%, Tactical 11.6%, Multiplayer 7.6%

Lead troops in tense tactical battles, just you and your brain against the dying world. Can you save it? Manage a mercenary company, scavenge supplies, build an army. Go on a quest! Burn down a village or two... Explore the rich medieval fantasy world in a mix of LOTR, Warhammer, FTL and Total War.

Why similar: Turn-Based 20.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.3%, Medieval 15.6%, Turn-Based Combat 9.7%

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 49.3%, Strategy 19.7%, Sandbox 15.5%, Simulation 10.3%, 2D 3.6%

Last Days of Old Earth is a rich strategy game set in our far, far future where the sun is dying. Can you command the last noble tribes of humanity as they attempt to survive among the machines and marauding clans?

Why similar: Hex Grid 25.5% ★, Turn-Based 18.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.6%, Strategy 11%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A strategy game that uses card-based mechanics and hex-grid movement to facilitate tactical combat.

In this rogue-lite turn-based RPG, you create a bloodline of gladiators, fight online with or against your friends in the arena, decide the fate of your fallen rivals, and bring honor, wealth, and the spoils of war to improve your legacy.

Why similar: Turn-Based 31.4%, Medieval 26.9%, Turn-Based Combat 14.5%, Multiplayer 12.6%, Strategy 12.2%

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Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 33%, Hex Grid 16.6% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 13.4%, Strategy 12.8%, Multiplayer 10.2%

Songs of Syx is a fantasy city-builder with vast battles simulating thousands of citizens and soldiers. Start off as a small village and build, scheme, and fight your way towards a mighty empire. The mechanics are deep and true to life, where tiny events can spiral into the collapse of kingdoms.

Why similar: City Builder 27.4%, Medieval 24%, Base Building 18.8%, Sandbox 11.7%, Strategy 11%

Milord is a Kingdom Management RPG with city-building mechanics. Immerse yourself in a world where your decisions shape your fiefdom's destiny. Rule wisely as you construct, strategize, and navigate the challenges of leadership. Will you rise to glory or crumble under the weight of your choices?

Why similar: Medieval 33.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 23.9%, City Builder 21.7%, Strategy 11.6%, Simulation 7.2%

Harness your Demigod powers to lead a group from rags to riches in this 3D Fantasy Kingdom Management Sim with RPG elements. Command from the sky or take control in 3rd Person to BUILD, BATTLE, and RULE. Navigate a world of interesting Nobles, earn their respect, and decide their Fates.

Why similar: City Builder 26.6%, Medieval 25.1%, Base Building 20.3%, Sandbox 12.5%, Strategy 10.8%

Rising Army is a strategy auto-battler game where you can train and equip every single troop, upgrade your camp, and recruit new warriors. Experience a campaign in an open world and take on epic battles.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 33.5%, Medieval 23.4%, Base Building 20.2%, Strategy 19.1%, 2D 3.9%

Warbanners: the turn-based, tactical strategy game with role-playing elements that lets you manage a squad of mercenaries, and survive 42 campaign missions. Your goal? To earn a place among ancient legends!

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 19.6%, Turn-Based 18.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.7%, Turn-Based Combat 12.3%, Medieval 12%

Experience a Fast-Paced Roguelite Turn-Based Strategy game with a New Turn-Based System which will need you to plan early on and create strategies that would lead your army to victory. Create an army with different Characters and Leaders to choose from and explore this Roguelite world.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 21.6%, Medieval 21.1%, Turn-Based 16.8%, Turn-Based Combat 11.8%, Tactical 10%

Bellfortis is a strategy game from the early Middle Ages. Expand your kingdom, use politics and power. Strategic planning on the map alternates with realtime battles of armies. Play as a grand strategy or on smaller local maps, build, recruit armies and fight!

Why similar: Medieval 25.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 23.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.3%, Tactical 11.8%, Strategy 10.3%

Lords of Solgrund combines elements of real time strategy, city building and other unique additions. The game features detailed animations, complex gameplay systems inspired by the early middle ages and elements of fantasy.

Why similar: Medieval 24.2%, City Builder 24%, Base Building 17.1%, Sandbox 11.2%, Strategy 8.8%

Build by day, defend by night! Kingdom's Deck is a card-based city builder where you build and protect your Kingdom from the enemy siege. Build your deck, deploy your cards wisely, defend your walls, manage your resources, and respond to various events that will shape your Kingdom!

Why similar: City Builder 22.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 19%, Base Building 17.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.4%, Medieval 14.9%

Engage in epic simultaneous turn-based combat in this fusion of cards and turn-based strategy. Assemble your regiment, claim your territory, and lead your forces to triumph!

Why similar: Hex Grid 20.3% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 17.4%, Turn-Based 16.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.4%, Turn-Based Combat 8.8%

BLOCKLORDS is a player-driven medieval grand strategy game where your decisions and skills shape the world and narrative. Choose from several playstyles, including farming, fighting, resource management, and ruling, and forge your own destiny as your Hero.

Why similar: Medieval 46.6%, Strategy 28.2%, Simulation 15.3%, Indie 9.8%

Build the perfect kingdom in this turn-based strategy game that combines elements of automation, board games, and city builders. Keep your kingdom happy, endure hostile Challenges, and unlock new cards as your kingdom becomes more prosperous.

Why similar: Medieval 25.6%, City Builder 18.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.6%, Base Building 11.8%, Strategy 11%

Play your cards right to conquer the world in the Roguelite 4x. Explore mysterious lands, survive against the barbarian horde, and grow your stone age empire into the stars!

Why similar: Hex Grid 36.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 26.8%, City Builder 19%, Strategy 12.5%, Simulation 4.4%

Build your duchy piece by piece in this refreshing hybrid rogue-lite game. Use block-dropping mechanics to collect resources, recruit troops to fight against belligerent armies, and let every block shape your realm, leading your path to victory!

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 41.1%, Medieval 36.9%, Strategy 13.4%, Simulation 6.9%, Singleplayer 1.8%

From Village to Empire is an indie turn based strategy game with a historical setting. Build cities, research technologies, and train units to discover new lands and conquer the world!

Why similar: Hex Grid 25.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.8%, Turn-Based 16.6%, Strategy 15%, Tactical 9.4%

Warlords Under Siege is a mix of RTS and Roguelike genre, where you build a small city and defend it against continuous waves of enemies. Improve your assortment of weapons with each playthrough, unlocking new possibilities to beat the ever-increasing threat.

Why similar: Medieval 32.4%, City Builder 31.7%, Base Building 21.8%, Strategy 9.7%, Simulation 4.4%

A fast-paced single-player card battler with tactical choices, quick rounds, and upgradeable cards. Build your deck and outsmart the city’s crime lords.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 56.4%, Strategy 23%, Indie 9.7%, 2D 7.1%, Singleplayer 3.8%

Build a castle by day and defend it by night. Becastled blends cozy city-building with challenging tower defense strategy. Lead the Sun Kingdom’s last stand against the Moon Beasts and end the ancient conflict between light and darkness!

Why similar: Base Building 27%, City Builder 25.3%, Medieval 24%, Strategy 13.9%, Tactical 7.2%

A strategy game combining the turn-based combat of XCOM with the world exploration of HOMM. Build towns, collect artifacts, improve your heroes, and influence your tactical surroundings using physics!

Why similar: Turn-Based 16.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.8%, Medieval 14.1%, Turn-Based Combat 9.8%

Build gorgeous kingdoms on floating islands by strategically placing buildings in this cozy, medieval City-Puzzler. Discover secret combinations, take on weekly challenges and explore randomly generated maps in various single- and multiplayer game modes.

Why similar: Hex Grid 25.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 18.7%, Medieval 18.6%, City Builder 16.1%, Multiplayer 7.4%

Great Houses of Calderia is a Feudal Grand Strategy game focusing on family dynamics & stories. Use your family strengths to compete against rivals to rise in the ranks of Calderia - produce, trade, scheme, bribe, and battle to build your legacy of power!

Why similar: Medieval 38.9%, Strategy 23.8%, Sandbox 16.6%, Simulation 10.8%, Indie 8.2%

A territory-control roguelike deck builder where the side with more tiles at round’s end deals damage. Seize ground, place structures, shield your core, and unlock builds with card shapes, factions, and relics

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 30.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.5%, Turn-Based Combat 20.4%, Medieval 12.9%, Strategy 11.5%

Discover a unique blend of Colony Sim and Tactical RPG. Recruit and train your heroes, build your outpost, explore dungeons and engage in turn-based strategic battles to protect and expand your domain. Shape your stories by managing moods, relationships, ambitions and more!

Why similar: Base Building 19%, City Builder 13.9%, Strategy 11.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 9%