medieval strategy Archives

AppWizard

July 19, 2026

RTS IS BACK! The Best Upcoming Real-Time Strategy (RTS) Games of 2026-2027

The real-time strategy (RTS) genre, which thrived in the late 90s and early 2000s, experienced a decline from the late 2000s until around 2015 but is expected to make a comeback in 2026 and 2027. Anticipated titles include Stronghold 4, ZeroSpace, D.O.R.F., Dawn of War IV, and Total War: Warhammer 40,000. Bergfried, developed by Quid Pro Games, is a medieval strategy game that combines castle-building mechanics, town management, and real-time combat, with a unique grid reflecting European castle shapes. Panzer Strike, by ISAK Team, aims to recapture the essence of late 90s RTS games and is set for release in Q3 2026. Falling Frontier, a procedurally generated space RTS, is highly wishlisted on Steam and promises detailed ship combat. Chronicles: Medieval, releasing in 2026, offers a sandbox strategy experience during the Hundred Years’ War, blending free-roaming gameplay with large-scale battles. Dinolords, developed by Northplay, features a medieval world with armored dinosaurs and allows players to control dinosaur-riding Lords, presenting a unique twist on traditional RTS gameplay.

AppWizard

April 29, 2025

Medieval strategy sim Manor Lords is getting proper AI village-building, an upkeep system and fancier castles

In Manor Lords, a medieval strategy city builder by Slavic Magic and Hooded Horse, developers have announced updates as the game nears its first anniversary. Key updates include: - New buildings such as a quarry for stone mining and a lime kiln for construction. - Visual enhancements to the user interface and map resource nodes, along with improved castle components. - AI improvements allowing it to construct and manage small villages with new features like burgage plots. - Introduction of a new upkeep system requiring consistent resource flow for buildings like smithies and mines. - Modifications to the Record View for regional production and consumption tracking. - A rewritten pathfinding system for multi-story castles to improve unit navigation. The team has expanded since the game's early access debut and is focused on enhancing gameplay and AI capabilities.

Winsage

April 27, 2024

Manor Lords: How to get Firewood

- Firewood is a critical resource in Manor Lords, essential for keeping the population warm and powering industrial activities. - To produce firewood, players need to construct a Woodcutter's Lodge near trees and assign a family to manage it. - The Woodcutter's Lodge can be expanded by adjusting work zones and additional families can be assigned to increase production. - A Charcoal Kiln can be invested in to double fuel stocks by converting firewood into charcoal. - Manor Lords is a popular medieval strategy game that has received positive reviews and is available with a discount on PC Game Pass.

Winsage

April 20, 2024

Manor Lords FAQ: Release date, Xbox, Early Access, price, and other questions answered

The most wishlisted game on Steam is Manor Lords, a medieval city-builder with Total War-esque combat. The game is set to be released on April 26, 2024, costing around , and will be available on Xbox and Game Pass. Manor Lords will not have multiplayer or co-op gameplay and has specific minimum system requirements for PC.