Games Like The one who pulls out the sword will be crowned king

Can a video game convey a flavor?

Why similar: Dark Comedy 37.1%, Cinematic 15.4%, Walking Simulator 12.7%, Emotional 11.9%, Exploration 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Like the seed game, this is a short, experimental, and darkly comedic experience that subverts player expectations.

Marry everything. Execute everything. SPEND IT ALL. Live the ultimate fantasy in this Henry VIII simulator, and humiliate France with your wealth and excess, or die trying. Who's going to stop you? God? Nope. You're also the Pope.

Why similar: Experimental 31.4% ★, Dark Comedy 29%, Medieval 16.1%, Historical 13%, Exploration 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: An absurdist medieval simulator where you play as a king with ridiculous, over-the-top demands.

Venture deep into the Cavern of Longing in this short-yet-challenging physics platformer. Plunge your sword deep into the dragon's heart! How deep is your resolve?

Why similar: Medieval 58.3%, Fantasy 29.7%, Indie 7.3%, Singleplayer 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: It features physics-based, sword-focused gameplay with a humorous, self-aware tone.

Sit on the throne as a benevolent (or malevolent) medieval monarch of the modern age and swipe your royal controller either left or right to impose your will upon the kingdom.

Why similar: Medieval 59.9%, Simulation 9.2%, Indie 8.8%, Fantasy 6.9%, Adventure 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A satirical, choice-based medieval game that uses simple mechanics to explore the burden of leadership.

An unusual mix of adventure and idle game. In utter loneliness deep below the surface, it's your task to wait for the awakening of your king... for 400 days.

Why similar: Experimental 30% ★, Walking Simulator 28.3%, Exploration 13.9%, Atmospheric 13.6%, Adventure 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, experimental, and slow-paced game that plays with the concept of time and waiting.

The Stanley Parable is a first person exploration game. You will play as Stanley, and you will not play as Stanley. You will follow a story, you will not follow a story. You will have a choice, you will have no choice. The game will end, the game will never end.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 47.4%, Exploration 15.9%, Indie 12.7%, Adventure 9%, Atmospheric 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in meta-narrative and experimental design that constantly mocks the player's agency.

Take your rightful place on the throne in this multiplayer-only party game for 4+ players. Rule the kingdom with an iron fist or silver tongue as you steer through bloodshed, intrigue & madcap disaster! Can you keep your crown when others plot your downfall? More importantly, can you keep your head?

Why similar: Medieval 61.1%, Fantasy 28.7%, Casual 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A social, choice-driven medieval game that captures the political instability of being a ruler.

There is no game. So don't go messing things up by clicking everywhere. You don’t want to be kicked out of your video game world, do you? Of course not!

Why similar: Adventure 26.9%, Indie 26.1%, Casual 23.9%, Simulation 12%, Singleplayer 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A highly experimental and funny meta-game that breaks the fourth wall repeatedly.

You are a guard whose job is to post bounties. Try your best to deal with various matters and make money to raise your family. But remember, when various factions come to you, you will have to make choices!

Why similar: Dark Comedy 39.7%, Medieval 32.1%, Fantasy 13.1%, Simulation 9.7%, Adventure 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dark-humored, narrative-driven medieval game that focuses on the mundane lives of fantasy characters.

Grab your shiny helmet and trusty sword, gather all the valor and honor you have, and show everyone, what being the true knight actually means!

Why similar: Adventure 52.2%, Indie 39.6%, Singleplayer 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play, funny, and simple medieval adventure that shares the seed game's indie charm.

A short atmospheric adventure game about finding meaning in a meaningless world.

Why similar: Atmospheric 41%, Adventure 33.6%, Indie 17.2%, Singleplayer 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A short, philosophical, and atmospheric game that mirrors the repetitive nature of the seed game's premise.

A 15 minute heist game by Crows Crows Crows & Directed by William Pugh (The Stanley Parable). Slip into the soft-soled shoes of the mastermind responsible for the greatest heist- oh god I can’t do this any more, i’m joining the strike. good luck writing the steam description. -tina

Why similar: Walking Simulator 37.3%, Experimental 34.5% ★, Indie 10.2%, Atmospheric 6.3%, Singleplayer 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A short, meta-humorous experience that focuses on the absurdity of game development.

Monkey Island meets Monty Python's Holy Grail in a comedy point&click game with an attitude! God gives you a quest: go find the Holy Grail, put some booze in it and celebrate the biggest party England has ever known.

Why similar: Dark Comedy 30.8%, Medieval 28.1%, Historical 13.1%, Cinematic 11.7%, Adventure 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: An irreverent, funny, and surreal take on Arthurian legend.

Are you worthy of the throne? Or do your siblings deserve it more than you do? What kind of heir will you be?

Why similar: Medieval 45.7%, Casual 22.7%, Fantasy 21.1%, Indie 6.9%, Singleplayer 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A text-based interactive fiction game that focuses on the political struggles of a medieval kingdom.

Become the King in a story-driven 8-bit style game, where choice matters. And try not to die instantly...

Why similar: Medieval 51%, Historical 33.3%, Simulation 15.6%

Why You'll Like It: A satirical management game that forces you to make impossible choices as a medieval ruler.

Minit is a peculiar little adventure played sixty seconds at a time.

Why similar: Adventure 40%, Indie 35.1%, Exploration 13.2%, Singleplayer 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A short, experimental game built around a restrictive time-loop mechanic that forces constant repetition.

Jazzpunk is a comedy adventure set in an alternate reality Cold War World, plagued with corporate espionage, CyberCrime, and sentient martinis. Gameplay is inspired by spoof comedy films and cartoons of yesteryear, with a focus on weird gadgets, exotic locales, and open-world style exploration.

Why similar: Exploration 32.1%, Adventure 20.5%, Indie 19.7%, Walking Simulator 17.2%, Simulation 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, funny, and experimental adventure game that prioritizes weirdness over traditional structure.

The classic web game, reborn! Enjoy this remaster in glorious 4k resolution! Follow this frog on its arcade action adventure through swarm of bugs and beyond! Purchase the hat DLC for the ultimate experience, if you want to eat bugs while wearing a hat!

Why similar: Casual 29.8%, Adventure 26.5%, Simulation 22.6%, Indie 19.3%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A legendary experimental game that starts as one thing and evolves into a completely absurd, subversive experience.

Heroes are not born. They are forged in darkness. And who knows forging better than the ironsmith himself? Experience the hardship of making medieval weapons, armors and tools in a simulation taken with a grain of salt

Why similar: Medieval 36.4%, Historical 25.2%, Simulation 8.8%, Exploration 8.5%, Casual 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A grounded, medieval-themed simulation that contrasts with the absurdity of the seed game while keeping the setting.

A short and surreal meta-narrative experience. Explore the gallery and find a way to push The Button...

Why similar: Dark Comedy 50.2%, Walking Simulator 19.1%, Atmospheric 10.7%, Adventure 10.4%, Indie 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A short, dark, and atmospheric game that plays with the definition of interactivity itself.

Gnome hunting reaches a new level! Become a mighty knight and plunge into the world of dark fantasy without leaving your home.

Why similar: Medieval 35.4%, Walking Simulator 29.6%, Atmospheric 16%, 3D 9.7%, Adventure 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, dark-fantasy adventure that focuses on atmosphere and exploration.

The Swordbreaker game is interactive fiction with lots of illustrations where you and you alone get to choose the storyline and the ending!

Why similar: Medieval 37.6%, Exploration 15.5%, Fantasy 15.1%, Adventure 14.9%, Indie 13.3%

Why You'll Like It: An interactive fiction adventure that leans into the fantasy tropes of the sword-wielding hero.

A surreal first person walking sim about the end of humanity. Explore magnificent sky-bound ruins, and learn why they were built.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 40.4%, Atmospheric 15.8%, Adventure 9.8%, Exploration 9.3%, Casual 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric walking simulator that emphasizes a minimalist, experimental aesthetic.

Unleash your power in Dark Lord, a roguelike RPG filled with strategy, adventure, and sardonic wit. Rule your growing realm with an iron fist in Story Mode, dive deep into the legends created by other players, or forge your own in Community Stories Mode!

Why similar: Dark Comedy 42.4%, Medieval 22.2%, Simulation 12.5%, Fantasy 9.9%, Adventure 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A simulation game that uses dark humor and card-based mechanics to explore the life of a fantasy villain.

Be a Bard! The challenge awaits!!Join Finn the bard as he undertakes "The King's Challenge" and see if he has what it takes to not only survive, but to write the greatest song in all of the land of Uir!

Why similar: Adventure 35%, Fantasy 31.3%, Indie 28.1%, Singleplayer 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style point-and-click adventure that explores fantasy themes with a retro feel.

A game I made for a certain kind of person. To hurt them.

Why similar: Singleplayer 36.4%, Indie 28.6%, Casual 18.9%, Adventure 16.1%

Why You'll Like It: A frustrating, physics-based game that serves as a meta-commentary on the nature of effort and failure.

A reverse-detective adventure, where you control your character's face

Why similar: Exploration 51.1%, 3D 29.1%, Casual 19.8%

Why You'll Like It: An experimental, weird, and narrative-heavy game that uses unique mechanics to tell a dark story.

Unravel the mystery of the King's sudden death... Claim your right for the throne. Try to stay alive as long as possible. Will you take the risk? The story for those who are brave enough to dive in a dark story and are able to think reasonably.

Why similar: Experimental 44% ★, Medieval 31.7%, Atmospheric 11.1%, Adventure 5.5%, Indie 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich visual novel that focuses on the consequences of choices in a medieval setting.

Congratulations. The October labor lottery is complete. Your name was pulled. For immediate placement, report to the Ministry of Admission at Grestin Border Checkpoint. An apartment will be provided for you and your family in East Grestin. Expect a Class-8 dwelling.

Why similar: Simulation 32.5%, Indie 29%, Atmospheric 17.1%, Singleplayer 9.9%, Casual 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A mundane job simulator that uses dark, satirical undertones to explore heavy moral choices.

The Last Oath is a short story based game about a knight that fell in battle fighting for their king. You find yourself with a final task to keep your oath to the king. Complete this task as you find out more about the world by interacting with the environment through text based dialogue.

Why similar: Cinematic 28.4%, Walking Simulator 20.8%, Exploration 11.2%, Medieval 10.5%, Atmospheric 7.4%

Explore, fight, and gather materials in an atmospheric, ruined kingdom inhabited by creepy-cute car creatures, in this short and unique exploration experience.

Why similar: Exploration 31.2%, Atmospheric 24.4%, Fantasy 18.4%, Adventure 10%, Indie 8.9%

Empty Throne is a dark fairytale puzzle game. Compose the Snow Queen’s tale in music. Truth twists through alley whispers and forest echoes. The throne lies empty. The mirror speaks. Who writes the ending—you, or the lie?

Why similar: Fantasy 49.5%, Adventure 32.9%, Indie 13.4%, Singleplayer 4.3%

Ironsmith: Medieval Simulator - Prologue allows you to become the local blacksmith in medieval reality. Master your skills by ceaselessly crafting tools and weapons for various social classes.

Why similar: Medieval 37.7%, Simulation 25.8%, Indie 14.9%, Atmospheric 11.8%, Adventure 6.1%

A game in which you have to go from an insignificant person to the king of the world

Why similar: Emotional 46.1%, Atmospheric 20.9%, Simulation 18.2%, Adventure 10.3%, Singleplayer 4.5%

A short Visual-Novel, made with Artificial-Inteligence art, about a party of adventurers on a medieval setting.

Why similar: Experimental 32.7% ★, Cinematic 19.4%, Medieval 16.5%, Walking Simulator 10.5%, Fantasy 7.4%

Hopeguard is a third-person dark fantasy game about loss and acceptance. You have been chosen to eliminate the Dragon Queen, but the confrontation will not go as expected. Journey through caves, ruins, and forests to solve environmental puzzles and fulfill your quest -but with a new perspective.

Why similar: Cinematic 22.3%, Emotional 18.7%, Medieval 18%, Walking Simulator 13.4%, Atmospheric 8.3%

Take on the role of a young adventurer who recently inherited a sword. Your journey starts after you apply to the Knights Guild at the capital. Meet loveable characters as you explore this world that awaits you. Face the darkness that surfaces and uncover the evil plot as your story progresses.

Why similar: Medieval 52.2%, Fantasy 14.1%, 3D 11.6%, Adventure 9.8%, Singleplayer 6.7%

Build your audience as a content creator in this streaming simulator roleplaying game. Riskier moves bring more viewers to your channel but raise notoriety. Push the edgy content too much and you’ll be banned. Balance hype and caution to stay live, gain viewers, and become the Content King!

Why similar: Simulation 31.3%, Exploration 29.9%, Adventure 20.9%, 3D 16.5%, Singleplayer 1.5%

The clash for the crown is coming! Two royal knights, Edmund and Randall Ulmer, are tricked into a conspiracy against the crown.

Why similar: Medieval 43.6%, Fantasy 19.3%, Casual 16.1%, Adventure 15.9%, Singleplayer 5.1%

You just arrived in hell. Nothing left to to do but contemplate the life you lived, and fish. Fish out ancient treasures, upgrade your fishing abilities, and face your biggest regrets in this narrative fishing game! Will you manage to fish out Lucifer's crown and earn another chance at life?

Why similar: Dark Comedy 58.8%, Cinematic 17.4%, Simulation 6%, Casual 4.5%, Adventure 4.2%

To defeat the rebel knights and stabilize the crown, you must journey through the most dangerous realm in the kingdom--your own wretched past.

Why similar: Medieval 63.5%, Adventure 15.5%, Casual 12.5%, Indie 5.5%, Singleplayer 2.9%

Climb to the top to learn The Master's teachings. Extremely short game.

Why similar: Experimental 40.5% ★, Walking Simulator 18.9%, Casual 10.7%, Simulation 10.5%, Indie 10%

Castle Flipper is your unique chance to become a medieval royal craftsman. Build your own Kingdom and re-arrange the castle at your own discretion. Breathe a whole new life into the old rooms and maybe one day you will become a King!

Why similar: Medieval 42%, Exploration 14.8%, Casual 13.4%, Simulation 10.9%, 3D 8.1%

In this 2D fantasy game you play a role of a blacksmith who literally handcrafts weapons, shields, armor, magic staffs and many other marvellous items.

Why similar: Simulation 26.3%, Atmospheric 18.5%, Fantasy 18.3%, Adventure 16.2%, Indie 13.1%

Explore your kingdom and rule wisely in the card game - Choice of Life: Middle Ages 2

Why similar: Medieval 39.1%, Fantasy 16.8%, Simulation 13.4%, Adventure 10.3%, Casual 8%

You open your eyes in a dark, unfamiliar room; each door drags you into a new chamber filled with absurd surprises and dark comedy. Will you manage to escape, or will you continue to star in this black comedy?

Why similar: Dark Comedy 70.2%, Walking Simulator 7.3%, Atmospheric 5.9%, Indie 4.5%, Adventure 4.2%

Play as an elastic plug trying to become as long as LORD ELON. Use your climbing, dangling, and stretching skills to collect coins and buy length upgrades. Will LORD ELON accept you?

Why similar: Walking Simulator 27.5%, Exploration 23%, Atmospheric 15.7%, Adventure 14%, Casual 9.9%

Do you want to fight with a sword? Do you want to feel like a hero? "One Man Is Not No Man" project will quench that desire! You will defend the castle from the army of enemies on your own!

Why similar: Medieval 52.4%, Indie 47.6%

The little ghost that appeared before your eyes seems to want to become a proper evil spirit. He'll scare you in a variety of ways, so rate him on whether he was scary or not.

Why similar: Dark Comedy 45.3%, Emotional 20.3%, Walking Simulator 15.7%, Adventure 5.8%, Exploration 4.5%

Take up the challenge and face true high-stakes platforming in Jump King! Struggle upwards in search of the Smoking Hot Babe of legend, but explore with care; a single missed jump could lead to a long fall back down...

Why similar: Medieval 32.8%, Indie 20.5%, Adventure 16%, Fantasy 11.7%, Atmospheric 11.6%

Retro 2004 flash-like parody that asks the question, how much will you sacrifice to become the greatest WoB player ever?

Why similar: Dark Comedy 71.6%, Simulation 25.6%, Singleplayer 2.8%

A stick and a dream: that's all you need in an RPG. Make choices that shape your destiny, build relationships, face epic monsters, and choose between being a feared villain or a legend.

Why similar: Medieval 57.1%, Fantasy 15.8%, Casual 12.5%, Adventure 5.6%, Simulation 4.5%

Are you a quadrober?

Why similar: Walking Simulator 38.7%, Simulation 21.2%, Exploration 20.1%, Adventure 14.2%, Indie 3.3%

Master tactical sword fighting combat, or discover ways to avoid bloodshed. A journey that trusts you from beginning to end.

Why similar: Cinematic 48.2%, Atmospheric 13.3%, Adventure 11.6%, Medieval 11%, Exploration 8.1%

You are a blacksmith in the world of the sword, magic and war, in which any blacksmith who knows how to make even the simplest swords is in demand. You start off as a poor unskilled blacksmith, but in time you will gain experience and improve to achieve wealth, fame and power, and change this world!

Why similar: Medieval 55.3%, Simulation 22.7%, Indie 9.4%, Atmospheric 7%, 3D 4.1%

Survive ambitious rulers dreaming of an empire, outsmart treacherous neighbors longing to burn your spoils, and navigate the religion’s predictably unreasonable demands; you need ask only one question as you build your legacy – “Will you burn them, or be burnt?”

Why similar: Medieval 44.4%, Simulation 17.5%, Casual 12.3%, Adventure 10.8%, Indie 10.7%

Blightlands Blacksmith is a medieval fantasy blacksmithing simulator with exploration and combat elements. Mine, smelt, forge, assemble, grind, and rune-craft weapons to supply a legion cohort, and defend yourself as you delve into the mine for new materials. The cohort's success depends on you.

Why similar: Medieval 37.2%, Fantasy 17.8%, Simulation 13.1%, Atmospheric 9.9%, 3D 7.5%

These are troubling times, Your Grace. The petitioners’ petty matters exceed our limited resources, to say nothing of the war. A careful balance must be struck. Your throne awaits.

Why similar: Soundtrack 28.7% ★, Medieval 26.8%, Historical 17.4%, Fantasy 9.4%, Simulation 6.1%

Pilfer from pirates, conspire with cardinals and perform miracles with an incompetent magician. The Procession to Calvary is a Pythonesque adventure game made from Renaissance paintings, and a spiritual successor to the critically acclaimed Four Last Things.

Why similar: Dark Comedy 48.8%, Medieval 24%, Historical 17.4%, Indie 4.2%, Adventure 3.4%

A Raven Monologue is a short experimental silent story about a raven that does not know how to croak and his relationship with the people in the town.

Why similar: Experimental 61.1% ★, Atmospheric 15.3%, Casual 11%, Indie 10.7%, Singleplayer 1.9%