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There are plenty of infrastructure-related progression systems to work through and level up.įrom technological advancements to crafting better equipment, improving the town’s defenses, and even unlocking cozier house options – there’s plenty to unlock. The end goal of First Feudal is to expand the village into an impenetrable kingdom. The core loop consists of gathering resources, fending off attackers – animals and raiders alike, and building up your town. The game isn’t as deep as RimWorld when it comes to the simulation aspects, but is still engaging. The game starts you out with humble beginnings – just a small village and peasants with the potential to grow. In First Feudal, you take the role of a feudal lord, trying to build up your own empire. First Feudal takes that gameplay and throws it into the Middle Ages. If you’re familiar with survival-simulation games like RimWorld or Dwarf Fortress – picture it in a medieval setting. It covers other titles that have similar sandbox elements. If Bannerlord’s interactivity and freedom sound appealing, read our list of other sandbox games on Steam.

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From complete overhauls taking you to feudal Japan, to creating new maps and campaigns – it has a huge mod community. Similarly to Mount & Blade: Warband, Bannerlord allows for extensive modding. See a sword you like? Kill the enemy and take it. Any weapons or items used in battle? You can pick them up and use them yourself. It also draws heavily from the game’s sandbox design. Combat features directional attacks and blocks. The game features a wide selection of weapons, from crossbows to even javelins.

The game allows for commanding armies whilst you fight alongside them in skill-based action combat. The battle system in Bannerlord combines strategy and RPG. This also extends to the other gameplay systems.

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Bannerlord’s gives a sense of agency to the player, where you’re free to do what you want.įrom marrying someone for love, or even just political gain to further status – the game lets you tackle scenarios in multiple ways. Or you can conquer kingdoms, plunder them, start massive wars, or romance a lady of the realm. It has a rich medieval open world just waiting to be explored. You’re probably thinking: Finally! A list of medieval games on Steam that doesn’t have Mount & Blade: Warband… Well, that’s because we’re recommending the sequel, Bannerlord, instead.įrom the free-form sandbox gameplay, updated visuals, and improved mechanics – Bannerlord builds on all the features from the previous titles. The developers tried to be historically accurate, whilst also sprinkling in some supernatural elements. Our list of story-rich games on Steam is crawling with titles that have great narratives.Ī Plague Tale takes place during the 14 th century. If A Plague Tale’s heavy focus on storytelling sounds exciting, check this out. If you didn’t already squirm at the sight of a rat – A Plague Tale: Innocence will drive it into you.

The instant fear and disgust when you encounter your first swarm of rats are overpowering. There are harrowingly beautiful landscapes, and character designs packed with detail.

My writing and the screenshots don’t do the visuals any justice. The game constantly keeps you engaged with puzzles, crafting systems, and stealthily taking out guards. A huge fear of story-heavy games is them turning out to just be interactive movies. It delivers the same heart-rending notes and places you on an emotional rollercoaster.Ī Plague Tale’s well-executed writing and setting are backed by its action-adventure stealth gameplay. The game’s story beats were on par with The Last of Us for me. Instead of the beloved dad-daughter combination, it follows Amicia and her younger brother, Hugo. When it comes to the story through, A Plague Tale changes the family dynamic. Instead of dodging humans infected with a parasitic fungus, you’re up against hordes of rats carrying the black plague. Imagine this: The Last of Us, but set during the medieval era. GWENT (And Its Expansions) A Plague Tale: Innocence Genre:

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