13 Games with a medieval setting like Citadels that you should try

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Citadels down to the 13 that fit the “Medieval” category. Stronghold, Stronghold Crusader and Stronghold HD (2012) top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Citadels.

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The best games with a medieval setting like Citadels

13 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Citadels. Each one has been evaluated across 14 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1StrongholdClosest on genre

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloTacticalMeleeNarrativeMedievalHistoricalBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 10K

Year 2001Dev Firefly Studios · Take-Two InteractiveOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are tower defense games — sharing deep simulation, real-time strategy and tower defense planning

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and open world exploration, while skipping visual novel storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Citadels: world.

It predates Citadels by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Stronghold CrusaderClosest on progression

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloTacticalMeleeHistoricalMedievalBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 98%· 21KIGDB80· 1

Year 2002Dev Firefly Studios · Take-Two InteractiveOn PC

✓ Both are tower defense games — sharing deep simulation, real-time strategy and tower defense planning

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and ranged combat, while skipping visual novel storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Citadels: world.

It predates Citadels by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Stronghold HD (2012)

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloTacticalNarrativeMedievalHistoricalBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 10KRAWG👍 82%· 310MC81

Year 2012Dev FireFly StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of tower defense games: deep simulation, real-time strategy and tower defense planning

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and open world exploration, while skipping visual novel storytelling

Stronghold is a real-time strategy game, the first installment in Firefly Studio’s Stronghold series. Gameplay### The game takes place in Medieval Brittan of XI century.

Where it drifts furthest from Citadels: world.

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Steam GOG

#4Defenders of ArdaniaClosest on visuals

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloHistoricalMedievalIsometricMultiplayer

Steam👍 35%· 122MC58IGDB56· 4

Year 2012Dev Most Wanted Entertainment · Deep SilverPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with tower defense planning, real-time strategy and historical setting

≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

Defenders of Ardania (DoA) is a next-generation tower defense game set in the rich fantasy world of Majesty, but with a twist.

Where it drifts furthest from Citadels: combat.

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#5Rock of AgesClosest on setting

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMeleeHistoricalMedievalBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 92%· 4.0KRAWG👍 66%· 209MC74IGDB75· 5

Year 2011Dev ACE Team · Atlus USAPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with tower defense planning, melee combat and historical setting

≠ Stands apart with racing gameplay, vibe casual and offline, while skipping real-time strategy

Rock of Ages is a game which resembles a racing game, a Tower Defence and a platformer at the same time. It was developed by ACE Team. The game is loosely based on the myth of Sisyphus.

Where it drifts furthest from Citadels: tone and game mode.

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#6Kingdom: ClassicClosest on game mode

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloNarrativeHistoricalMedievalBase BuildingManagement

Steam👍 91%· 23KIGDB70· 2

Year 2015Dev Licorice · Raw FuryOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of tower defense games: deep simulation, tower defense planning and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and deep RPG systems, while skipping real-time strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Citadels: combat and world.

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloHistoricalMedievalBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 65%· 11KRAWG👍 59%· 27

Year 2012Dev Sauropod StudioPlaytime ~3hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Both are tower defense games — sharing deep simulation, real-time strategy and tower defense planning

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, survival mechanics and adventure storytelling, while skipping visual novel storytelling

An epic adventure awaits you in Castle Story, a strategy game where you command friendly creatures called Bricktrons. Have them explore, carve, dig and gather resources from vast, spectacular floating islands, reshaping the voxel-based world to your desire!

Where it drifts furthest from Citadels: combat and world.

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloTacticalMeleeHistoricalMedievalManagement

Steam👍 72%· 1.9KRAWG👍 36%· 131MC73IGDB70· 3OC74· 32

Year 2015Dev Double Fine ProductionsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Citadels, expect deep simulation, combat tactical and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, adventure storytelling and roguelike runs, while skipping real-time strategy

Massive Chalice is a fantasy turn-based tactical game in the vein of XCOM. ###Plot The player assumes the role of an immortal leader in a fantasy kingdom. A dark power called Cadence repeatedly attacks the kingdom, corrupting everything it touches.

Where it drifts furthest from Citadels: progression.

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#9ThronefallClosest overall match

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloTacticalMeleeMedievalBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 23KRAWG👍 85%· 37OC86· 9

Year 2023Dev GrizzlyGamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Nintendo

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with tower defense planning, deep simulation and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with fighting mechanics, survival mechanics and fantasy world, while skipping real-time strategy

Get involved! About the GameA strategy game without all the headache? We got you covered. Saddle the horses! See your kingdom come to life, fight gripping battles to defend it and still be done in time for lunch.

Released 10 years after Citadels.

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#10Kingdom Two Crowns

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloNarrativeMedievalBase BuildingMultiplayer

Steam👍 90%· 38KOC78· 25

Year 2018Dev Noio · Raw FuryOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with tower defense planning, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and deep RPG systems, while skipping real-time strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Citadels: visuals and game mode.

Released 5 years after Citadels.

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Steam GOG Xbox

#11Kingdom: New Lands

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloNarrativeMedievalBase BuildingHardcore

Steam👍 86%· 12KIGDB75· 2OC73· 12

Year 2016Dev Licorice · Raw FuryOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of tower defense games: tower defense planning, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, roguelike runs and adventure storytelling, while skipping real-time strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Citadels: world and visuals.

Released 3 years after Citadels.

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMedievalBase BuildingManagementMultiplayer

Steam👍 88%· 17KRAWG👍 75%· 157

Year 2014Dev Dekovir EntertainmentPlaytime ~9hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with deep simulation, tower defense planning and setting medieval

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling, while skipping real-time strategy

Craft The World is a unique sandbox strategy game, the mix of Dungeon Keeper, Terraria and Dwarf Fortress. Explore a random generated world populated by dangerous creatures, build a dwarf fortress, gather resources, and craft all the items, weapons, and armor you need.

Where it drifts furthest from Citadels: tone and world.

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Steam GOG

#13Clash Royale