14 Games with a medieval setting like Craft The World that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Craft The World down to the 14 that fit the “Medieval” category. Defenders of Ardania, Stronghold Crusader and Clash Royale top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Craft The World.

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The best games with a medieval setting like Craft The World

14 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Craft The World. Each one has been evaluated across 24 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.

#1Defenders of Ardania

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerFantasyMedievalMagic

Steam👍 35%· 122MC58IGDB56· 4

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

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

≠ Where it differs: brings real-time strategy, combat magic and historical setting, while skipping deep simulation

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#2Stronghold Crusader

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldMedievalFantasyBase BuildingManagement2D

Steam👍 98%· 21KIGDB80· 1

Year 2002Dev Firefly Studios · Take-Two InteractiveOn PC

✓ Both are tower defense games — sharing deep simulation, sandbox freedom and tower defense planning

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, combat tactical and melee combat, while skipping deep RPG systems

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#3Clash Royale

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

MultiplayerFantasyMedievalTacticalIsometric

Year 2016Dev SupercellOn Android · iOS

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

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, card game strategy and combat tactical, while skipping deep simulation

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#4Thronefall

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMedievalFantasyBase BuildingTactical

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 survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with fighting mechanics, combat tactical and melee combat, while skipping sandbox freedom

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasyMedievalBase Building2D

Steam👍 90%· 38KOC78· 25

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

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with tower defense planning, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, offline and online features, while skipping sandbox freedom

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldOpen WorldMedievalFantasyBase BuildingManagementExploration2D

Steam👍 96%· 10K

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

✓ Both are tower defense games — sharing deep simulation, sandbox freedom and tower defense planning

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, strong narrative focus and combat tactical, while skipping deep RPG systems

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#7Stronghold HD (2012)

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldOpen WorldMedievalFantasyBase BuildingManagementExploration2D

Steam👍 96%· 10KRAWG👍 82%· 310MC81

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

✓ Same family of tower defense games: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and tower defense planning

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, strong narrative focus and combat tactical, while skipping deep RPG systems

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloHardcoreProceduralOpen WorldFantasyMedievalBase BuildingExploration2D

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 survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus and visual pixel, while skipping sandbox freedom

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloCasualProceduralFantasyMedievalBase BuildingManagement2D

Steam👍 91%· 23KIGDB70· 2

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

✓ Same family of tower defense games: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, ranged combat and historical setting, while skipping sandbox freedom

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyMedievalBase BuildingManagementExploration

Steam👍 33%· 4.8KRAWG👍 28%· 50IGDB52· 3

Year 2012Dev FireFly StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Craft The World, expect deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Where it differs: brings real-time strategy, combat tactical and ranged combat, while skipping deep RPG systems

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#11Europa Universalis IV

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GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyMedievalManagement

Steam👍 88%· 136KRAWG👍 83%· 396MC87IGDB85· 2

Year 2013Dev Paradox Development Studio · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~6hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Craft The World, expect deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Where it differs: brings real-time strategy, turn-based strategy and combat tactical, while skipping deep RPG systems

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSandbox WorldOpen WorldMedievalBase BuildingExplorationCrafting

Steam👍 65%· 11KRAWG👍 59%· 27

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

✓ Both are tower defense games — sharing deep simulation, sandbox freedom and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, combat magic and historical setting, while skipping deep RPG systems

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerCo-opCasualMedievalBase Building

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, vibe casual and setting medieval

≠ Stands apart with racing gameplay, melee combat and historical setting, while skipping deep simulation

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#14Stronghold Legends: Steam Edition

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

MultiplayerSandbox WorldOpen WorldMedievalBase BuildingManagementExploration2D

Steam👍 86%· 10KRAWG👍 79%· 23

Year 2023Dev FireFly StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Both are tower defense games — sharing deep simulation, sandbox freedom and tower defense planning

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, strong narrative focus and historical setting, while skipping deep RPG systems

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