14 Games with a medieval setting like Clash Royale that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Clash Royale down to the 14 that fit the “Medieval” category. Stronghold HD (2012), Stronghold Crusader and Stronghold top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Clash Royale.

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

The best games with a medieval setting like Clash Royale

14 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Clash Royale. Each one has been evaluated across 8 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.

#1Stronghold HD (2012)

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

MultiplayerTacticalMedievalFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 10KRAWG👍 82%· 310MC81

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

✓ Same family of tower defense games: real-time strategy, tower defense planning and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and strong narrative focus, while skipping card game strategy

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#2Stronghold Crusader

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

MultiplayerTacticalMedievalFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 98%· 21KIGDB80· 1

Year 2002Dev Firefly Studios · Take-Two InteractiveOn PC

✓ Both are tower defense games — sharing real-time strategy, tower defense planning and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping card game strategy

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

MultiplayerTacticalMedievalFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 10K

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

✓ Both are tower defense games — sharing real-time strategy, tower defense planning and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and strong narrative focus, while skipping card game strategy

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

MultiplayerFantasyMedievalSoloCo-op

Steam👍 88%· 17KRAWG👍 75%· 157

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

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with tower defense planning, fantasy world and setting medieval

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

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

MultiplayerFantasyMedievalSoloCo-op

Steam👍 90%· 38KOC78· 25

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

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with tower defense planning, fantasy world and setting medieval

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

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#6Defenders of Ardania

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

MultiplayerFantasyMedievalIsometricSolo

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 fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic, historical setting and single-player focus, while skipping card game strategy

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

TacticalMedievalFantasyIsometricSolo

Steam👍 96%· 23KRAWG👍 85%· 37OC86· 9

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

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with tower defense planning, combat tactical and setting medieval

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, fighting mechanics and survival mechanics, while skipping real-time strategy

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

FantasyMedievalSoloNarrativeHardcore

Steam👍 86%· 12KIGDB75· 2OC73· 12

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

✓ Same family of tower defense games: tower defense planning, fantasy world and setting medieval

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

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

MultiplayerTacticalMedievalFantasySolo

Steam👍 52%· 205MC67

Year 2009Dev Nitro GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Shared with Clash Royale: real-time strategy, combat tactical and setting medieval

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling, while skipping card game strategy

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#10Stronghold Legends: Steam Edition

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

MultiplayerMedievalIsometricNarrativeSandbox World

Steam👍 86%· 10KRAWG👍 79%· 23

Year 2023Dev FireFly StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Both are tower defense games — sharing real-time strategy, tower defense planning and setting medieval

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and strong narrative focus, while skipping card game strategy

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

MultiplayerMedievalIsometricSoloCo-op

Steam👍 65%· 11KRAWG👍 59%· 27

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

✓ Both are tower defense games — sharing real-time strategy, tower defense planning and setting medieval

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and survival mechanics, while skipping card game strategy

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

MultiplayerMedievalIsometricOfflineSolo

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, setting medieval and multiplayer gameplay

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

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#13Crusader Kings III

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

MultiplayerTacticalMedievalIsometricSolo

Steam👍 90%· 140KRAWG👍 89%· 465MC86IGDB91· 3OC90· 94

Year 2020Dev Paradox Developement Studios · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~12hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Clash Royale, expect real-time strategy, combat tactical and setting medieval

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, deep RPG systems and turn-based strategy, while skipping card game strategy

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#14Stronghold 2: Steam Edition

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GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

MultiplayerTacticalMedievalIsometricSolo

Steam👍 89%· 5.6KRAWG👍 68%· 40

Year 2005Dev FireFly Studios · 2K GamesOn PC

✓ Shared with Clash Royale: real-time strategy, combat tactical and setting medieval

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping card game strategy

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