Games Like Veil of Crows

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 42.2%, Sandbox 22.5%, Strategy 19.3%, RPG 14.9%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive sandbox medieval experience that perfectly captures the blend of large-scale RTS battles, RPG hero progression, and faction-based politics.

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: RTS 40.6%, Sandbox 34.5%, Strategy 22.7%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep, realistic city-building experience paired with intense, tactical real-time combat that feels grounded and impactful.

Ancestors Legacy is a squad-based real time strategy with a strong focus on tactics. Inspired by medieval European history, it brings to life four different nations and their conflicts, usually solved by war.

Why similar: Real-Time 23% ★, Medieval 21.2%, RTS 20.4%, Strategy 16.9%, Violent 13%

Why You'll Like It: A visceral, violent RTS that focuses on squad-based medieval combat and tactical positioning similar to the intensity of Veil of Crows.

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: Strategy 26.5%, Sandbox 21.7%, RPG 16.3%, Real-Time 15.3% ★, RTS 12.8%

Why You'll Like It: While set in a modern context, its core loop of sandbox strategy, RPG progression, and tactical real-time combat is a direct mechanical cousin to Veil of Crows.

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 36.3%, Sandbox 27.7%, Strategy 18.5%, RPG 16%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines base-building and real-time combat with a side-scrolling perspective that emphasizes the chaotic nature of medieval warfare.

Build and manage your own castle settlement in a land reclaimed by wilderness. With detailed management, survival strategy, and a moddable sandbox world, Going Medieval challenges you to build the mightiest colony this side of the apocalypse.

Why similar: RTS 34.5%, Sandbox 28.8%, Strategy 19.3%, RPG 15.6%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the construction and destruction of medieval structures in a sandbox environment where survival and defense are paramount.

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 31.8%, RTS 31.2%, Sandbox 21.9%, Strategy 15.2%

Why You'll Like It: A grand-strategy RTS that emphasizes the brutal reality of medieval warfare and the constant need to manage resources and defenses.

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 42%, Strategy 29.8%, RTS 22.2%, Sandbox 5.2%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic grand-strategy title that offers the most robust real-time medieval siege and field battles available.

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 62.3%, Strategy 18.4%, RPG 17.9%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: A sandbox survival and strategy game where you lead a rebellion, manage a village, and engage in tactical medieval combat.

Shieldwall is a funny third-person tactical battle simulator with strategy elements. It allows you to feel like a squad leader right on the battlefield.

Why similar: Medieval 55.7%, Strategy 28.9%, Sandbox 13.3%, Singleplayer 2%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, chaotic action-RTS that captures the feeling of leading a medieval army into a bloody, large-scale melee.

Voor de Kroon is an immersive medieval strategy-action game with historically inspired arms and armor. Fight historical battles and command your troops from the front line or the RTS camera. Use the Warforge editor to reshape the entire game and build your own medieval campaigns.

Why similar: Medieval 30.6%, Sandbox 22.1%, Gore 21%, Violent 14.4%, Strategy 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A medieval sandbox game that emphasizes real-time tactical combat and the struggle for regional control.

A singleplayer fast-paced classic RTS game in which you take on the role of a fallen lord on his journey back to become one of the mightiest in the medieval realm of Valtoria.

Why similar: Real-Time 31.4% ★, Medieval 20.7%, Violent 18%, RTS 17.5%, Strategy 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A traditional real-time strategy game that features base building and hero-led armies in a classic medieval setting.

Welcome to Ultimate Epic Battle Simulator 2, the most ridiculous and insane battle simulator in existence! Create eye watering battles with hundreds of thousands, even millions of characters on screen! Jump into multiple campaigns in game or player made, or play in sandbox mode and FPS invasion

Why similar: Sandbox 38.5%, RTS 38.3%, Strategy 23.2%

Why You'll Like It: Offers the ultimate sandbox experience for those who enjoy the sheer scale and gore of massive, physics-driven medieval battles.

Blackthorn Arena is a strategy/management sim with a real-time/turn based combat system, set in a world of mythical monsters and classic fantasy races. Play as the master of Blackthorn Arena, train your slaves into gladiators, forge them into your champions, and send them to fight for your glory!

Why similar: Medieval 41.4%, Sandbox 32.8%, Strategy 23.9%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: A management-heavy RPG that focuses on training gladiators and engaging in tactical, real-time combat within a gritty, violent setting.

It's 1347, the time of the Hundred Years' War. In this historical grand strategy and RTS hybrid you play as one of 200 minor lords across medieval Europe, Africa or Middle East. Rise up to take over your Kingdom and be crowned, then fight to preserve your empire as Black Death descends on Europe.

Why similar: RTS 30.5%, Medieval 30.3%, Sandbox 21.9%, Strategy 17.2%

Why You'll Like It: Blends grand strategy with real-time combat, offering a complex management experience for fans of medieval conquest.

Dead Monarchy is an open-world, turn-based tactical RPG set in a low fantasy world. Personally lead and manage your mercenary company as the captain and embark on your personal quest to defeat the arena champions.

Why similar: Violent 26.7%, Gore 24.1%, Strategy 19.1%, RPG 16.3%, Medieval 13.1%

Why You'll Like It: An indie strategy RPG that leans into a dark, unforgiving world where every decision impacts the survival of your mercenary company.

Against a darkening background of famine, disease and war, a new power is rising in the great steppes of the East. With a million horsemen at his back, the ultimate warrior king approaches, and his sights are set on Rome… The next instalment in the multi award-winning PC series that combines turn-based strategy with real-time tactics,...

Why similar: Strategy 43.5%, RTS 35.4%, Medieval 19.8%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: A darker, more punishing entry in the Total War series that captures the grim, violent atmosphere of a collapsing medieval world.

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 45.4%, Sandbox 26.1%, RPG 18.4%, Strategy 8.9%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world medieval sandbox that allows for deep role-playing and building within a persistent, evolving world.

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: Strategy 33%, RPG 30.1%, RTS 14.9%, Sandbox 12.3%, Medieval 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Combines first-person RPG exploration with RTS base management, offering a unique hybrid experience.

The War of Crowns rages on. Knights and brigands run rampant throughout the land, sowing destruction. From your castle base, rise to become the lord who leads the battle against the forces of evil in this turn-based tactics and strategy game.

Why similar: Medieval 29.1%, Strategy 24.3%, RPG 22.7%, Violent 21.9%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features tactical, turn-based combat with a focus on dark, medieval themes and hero development.

Modern-warfare RTS/sandbox game inspired by the real conflicts in the Middle East. Fight a counter-insurgency war, protect the civilian population, casevac your wounded and decide how the world sees your struggle. And remember - no one gets left behind.

Why similar: RTS 19.8%, Strategy 18.5%, Real-Time 17.6% ★, Gore 15.6%, Violent 14.4%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical military simulation that shares the sandbox, mission-based approach to conquering territory.

Eyes of War is a real-time strategy game set in the medieval era, offering both single-player and multiplayer experiences where you can control every unit in character mode. Build your castle, lead your army, and dominate the map. Eyes of War invites you to epic battles of the medieval era!

Why similar: RTS 44.1%, Medieval 29.1%, Strategy 25.7%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: A medieval RTS that focuses on tactical combat and unit control, providing a modern take on the classic real-time strategy formula.

The Dark Legions is a 3d real-time strategy game in the medieval ages. You can command your army and build your empire through story driven missions. Or you can prove your strength against computer players, on randomly generated missions.

Why similar: Medieval 39.6%, RTS 33.7%, Strategy 26.7%

Why You'll Like It: A niche indie RTS that focuses on medieval combat and unit management in a fantasy-tinged world.

Extremely Realistic Siege Warfare Simulator is a physics-based tactical strategy game where you must lead a military force in a fantasy medieval world. Build an army. Construct siege equipment. Experience epic battles. Lead your people to victory!!

Why similar: RTS 36.1%, Sandbox 29.1%, Strategy 18.7%, RPG 16.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses entirely on the physics of castle destruction and siege tactics, mirroring the destructible environment appeal of the seed game.

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 49.7%, Strategy 26.8%, RPG 21.3%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world RPG that captures the feeling of being a medieval mercenary carving out a living through combat and strategy.

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: RTS 31.3%, Sandbox 27.5%, Medieval 25%, Strategy 15.1%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: A sandbox grand-strategy game that allows for city-building and real-time tactical management of medieval forces.

New Real Time Strategy Game based on medieval times, where you will control powerful factions and empires, with large-scale epic battles, asymmetric civilizations, unit customization system with RPG elements, dynamic AI, 8K support and much more.

Why similar: RTS 34.5%, Medieval 28.4%, Strategy 19.8%, RPG 17.3%

Rooks Keep is an arena-based, melee combat game. A variety of game-modes, characters, maps and mutators are available. It also has Chess modes, mod support and decapitation!

Why similar: Gore 35.5%, Violent 34.2%, Strategy 30.3%

Why You'll Like It: An action-strategy hybrid that features violent, gore-filled combat in a medieval arena setting.

Dark Ages is a tactical digital board game set in the violent world of alternate Middle Ages. Vikings against war elephants, musketeers against the Mongol cavalry, ancient phalanx legions against crusaders; the deadliest armies in history clashing in bloody war.

Why similar: Medieval 33%, RTS 20.7%, Sandbox 17.5%, Strategy 15.6%, RPG 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: A strategy simulation that covers the broad strokes of medieval warfare through a classic, board-game-inspired lens.

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 61.2%, RPG 21.7%, Sandbox 17.1%

Coronation, an online medieval sandbox with player-built settlements, dungeons & economy.

Why similar: Medieval 46.2%, Violent 27.1%, Strategy 26.7%

Dive into a living medieval fantasy sandbox RPG where the world moves with or without you and factions rise and fall. Become a thief, hunter, or sellsword, survive alone or with a party, and shape your story in a fully enterable world where every building, cave, and road hides opportunity or danger.

Why similar: Medieval 33.4%, Sandbox 30.1%, Strategy 17.8%, RPG 17.5%, Singleplayer 1.2%

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: RTS 31.4%, Strategy 28%, Medieval 23.4%, RPG 11.9%, Sandbox 4.8%

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: RTS 38.3%, Sandbox 35.3%, Strategy 24.3%, Singleplayer 2.1%

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 36.8%, Sandbox 28.7%, RPG 17.1%, Strategy 15.6%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Battle of Empires: 1914-1918 is a story-driven RTS that brings to life some of the most brutal battles of the Great War. Each mission showcases the era’s most devastating weaponry — sabotage, stealth, trench warfare, gas attacks, artillery, and mobile infantry. BoE delivers the full WWI experience.

Why similar: RTS 37.6%, Strategy 32.4%, Gore 18.6%, Sandbox 10.4%, Singleplayer 1.1%

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 48.9%, Sandbox 32.6%, RPG 12.7%, Strategy 5.3%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Raid On Coasts is a real time strategy game set in a massive Middle East themed land mass to cause chaos and carnage on !

Why similar: Strategy 100%

From the multi-award-winning strategy series, A Total War Saga: Thrones of Britannia combines huge real-time battles with engrossing turn-based campaign, set at a critical flashpoint in history. Anglo-Saxons, Gaelic clans and Viking settlers clash for control. What Kingdom will you build?

Why similar: RTS 31.1%, Medieval 29.4%, Strategy 29.2%, Violent 6.1%, Sandbox 3.1%

A medieval sandbox. Serve a king, rule your own fief, or raise a claimant to the throne. Marry, scheme, rebel, claim a crown, or just watch. Every NPC in this world lives by the same rules you do, driving it toward collapse. Stopping it is your task; the higher you rise, the more ways you have.

Why similar: Medieval 45.4%, Sandbox 35.7%, RPG 17.2%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Mud and Blood, the cult classic flash real time strategy game, returns with its signature take on infantry tactics. Command a small squad through brutal battles against unfair odds. This is combat. Experience the chaos and unceremonious violence of modern war, where every decision counts.

Why similar: RTS 32.4%, Sandbox 27.6%, Gore 21.7%, Strategy 16.9%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Rising Lords is a medieval turn-based strategy game with card and board game elements. Send your serfs to fight and die in your name... or let them prosper, and use them to your advantage!

Why similar: Medieval 53.1%, Strategy 25.8%, Sandbox 19.8%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Kingdoms and Castles is a city-building simulation game about growing a kingdom from a tiny hamlet to a sprawling city and imposing castle. Make trade agreements, alliance, and war with neighboring AI controlled kingdoms. Each villager and resource is individually simulated.

Why similar: RTS 29.1%, Medieval 28.9%, Sandbox 24.8%, Strategy 17.2%

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: Medieval 38.7%, Sandbox 35.6%, Strategy 23.6%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Ultimate General: Civil War is a tactical real time strategy war-game. Experience the bloodiest period of U.S. history - the American Civil War of 1861-1865.

Why similar: RTS 65%, Strategy 34.1%, Singleplayer 0.9%

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: Medieval 38.9%, Sandbox 37.6%, Strategy 22.1%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Olorun: Theocracy is a medieval-style fantasy RPG, it supports from single player to 4 players cooperation. Olorun: Theocracy features abundant forging, combat systems and adventures. It's up to players to decide who they are, whether it's the humble people of the gods, or the filthy Exodius!

Why similar: Violent 39.9%, Gore 39.5%, RPG 20.5%

The Ultimate Gladiator Simulator. Fight & strategize through spectacles and arenas. Rise from slave to Champion and earn your freedom or... die trying. This Gladiator RPG Roguelite features in-depth career management and unique physics simulated combat. Those who are about to die, I salute you!

Why similar: Medieval 27%, Gore 22.7%, Sandbox 21.3%, Strategy 14.8%, RPG 12.8%

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 24.5%, Strategy 19.8%, Sandbox 19.8%, RPG 18.1%, RTS 17%

Experience authentic medieval warfare. Command vast armies in brutal mass battles, utilizing diverse weapons and tactics. Embark on historical campaigns against rival kingdoms or challenge real opponents in epic PvP wars.

Why similar: Medieval 63.6%, Strategy 33.8%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Wage a campaign of brutal conquest in this realm-shattering real-time strategy game set in the Warhammer Age of Sigmar universe. Become a warlord and lead four unique factions to conquer the wild and savage Realm of Ghur in tense and tactical battles.

Why similar: RTS 63.5%, Strategy 36.5%

Godsworn is a classic RTS with single-player & co-op focus. Experience an epic fantasy retelling of the Baltic Crusades set in a world inspired by pagan mythology. Choose a divine hero, rally worshippers alongside mythical creatures, and smite the unworthy!

Why similar: Real-Time 43% ★, RTS 24.1%, Medieval 21.4%, RPG 10.3%, Singleplayer 1.2%

An intense real-time strategy game set in a dark fantasy world of Orcs, Elves and Dragons. Kingdom Wars 2 combines the best of Zombie survival and crafting with complex fast-paced city building. Fight massive siege battles that turn beautiful landscapes into gory blood-soaked battlefields.

Why similar: RTS 41.9%, Medieval 35.5%, Strategy 22.6%

Diplomacy is Not an Option is a strategy game set in a medieval fantasy world. Build your town and defenses, raise huge armies and fight against massive hordes of enemies. How long can you survive?

Why similar: Medieval 54.6%, RTS 29.7%, Strategy 15.7%

Become the king and fight over Europe in this fresh take on medieval real-time grand strategy. Manage provinces, gather armies, initiate diplomacy, and dabble in espionage. The path is open: become the true Sovereign of your people and bring them to glory.

Why similar: Medieval 35.2%, Strategy 29.3%, RTS 29.3%, Sandbox 5.5%, Singleplayer 0.7%

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 25.1%, RTS 23.8%, Sandbox 23.7%, Strategy 14.6%, RPG 12.9%

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 38.9%, Sandbox 23.2%, Strategy 20.6%, RPG 16.4%, Singleplayer 1%