14 Games with a medieval setting like Kingdom: New Lands that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Kingdom: New Lands down to the 14 that fit the “Medieval” category. Thronefall, Kingdom: Classic and Defenders of Ardania top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Kingdom: New Lands.

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

The best games with a medieval setting like Kingdom: New Lands

14 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Kingdom: New Lands. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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.

#1Thronefall

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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 roguelike runs

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloNarrativeProceduralFantasyMedievalBase Building2DPixel Art

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: deep RPG systems, vibe casual and ranged combat, while skipping punishing difficulty

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#3Defenders of Ardania

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloFantasyMedievalMultiplayerMagic

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

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldMedievalFantasyBase BuildingExploration2D

Steam👍 96%· 10K

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

✓ Both are tower defense games — sharing deep simulation, tower defense planning and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping survival mechanics

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#5Stronghold HD (2012)

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldMedievalFantasyBase BuildingExploration2D

Steam👍 96%· 10KRAWG👍 82%· 310MC81

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

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

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping survival mechanics

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloNarrativeFantasyMedievalBase Building2DPixel Art

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 deep RPG systems, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping roguelike runs

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloHardcoreOpen WorldProceduralFantasyMedievalBase BuildingExploration2D

Steam👍 88%· 17KRAWG👍 75%· 157

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

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

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, deep RPG systems and vibe casual, while skipping strong narrative focus

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#8Stronghold Crusader

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMedievalFantasyBase Building2D

Steam👍 98%· 21KIGDB80· 1

Year 2002Dev Firefly Studios · Take-Two InteractiveOn PC

✓ Both are tower defense games — sharing deep simulation, tower defense planning and setting medieval

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, real-time strategy and sandbox world, while skipping survival mechanics

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#9Clash Royale

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

FantasyMedievalMultiplayerTacticalIsometric

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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#10MASSIVE CHALICE

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloFantasyMedievalTacticalMagic

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

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

✓ If you enjoyed Kingdom: New Lands, expect deep simulation, adventure storytelling and roguelike runs

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, deep RPG systems and combat tactical, while skipping tower defense planning

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloOpen WorldMedievalBase BuildingExploration

Steam👍 65%· 11KRAWG👍 59%· 27

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

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

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, real-time strategy and sandbox world, while skipping roguelike runs

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMedievalBase BuildingOfflineMultiplayer

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 single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with racing gameplay, vibe casual and melee combat, while skipping deep simulation

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#13Stronghold Legends: Steam Edition

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

NarrativeOpen WorldMedievalBase BuildingExploration2D

Steam👍 86%· 10KRAWG👍 79%· 23

Year 2023Dev FireFly StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Both are tower defense games — sharing deep simulation, tower defense planning and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, real-time strategy and sandbox world, while skipping survival mechanics

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#14Hearthlands

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GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloProceduralMedievalBase BuildingHistorical

Steam👍 83%· 414

Year 2014Dev Sergio · Sergio & SimonPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Kingdom: New Lands: deep simulation, procedural generation and setting medieval

≠ Where it differs: brings real-time strategy, historical setting and resource management, while skipping tower defense planning

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