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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 Manor Lords down to the 18 that fit the “Medieval” category. Stonehearth, Europa Universalis IV and Stronghold 3 Gold top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Manor Lords.

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Within the “Medieval” category, the closest game to Manor Lords is Stonehearth — scoring 79/100 on our similarity scale. Europa Universalis IV and Stronghold 3 Gold follow close behind.

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The best games with a medieval setting like Manor Lords

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Manor Lords. 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.

#1StonehearthClosest overall match

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Stonehearth

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SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldHistoricalMedievalFantasyBase BuildingExplorationManagementIsometricEarly Access

Steam👍 75%· 13KRAWG👍 60%· 30

Year 2015Dev Radiant EntertainmentPlaytime ~6hOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, cozy, relaxing feel and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping turn-based strategy

Stonehearth is a game about exploration and survival in an epic fantasy setting. Your job is to help a small group of settlers survive and carve out a place for themselves in a hostile land.

Where it drifts furthest from Manor Lords: game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Manor Lords.

It predates Manor Lords by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100World100Progression88Visuals71Game mode35

#2Europa Universalis IVClosest on visuals

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Europa Universalis IV

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldHistoricalFantasyMedievalManagementIsometric

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

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

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings combat tactical, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping survival mechanics

Europa Universalis IV is a global strategy game developed by Paradox Interactive. It is the fifth game in the series, not counting the add-ons. ###Gameplay The game can take place at any time starting from the late Middle Age to the Napolean Wars era.

Where it drifts furthest from Manor Lords: game mode.

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

Genre100Setting100World100Visuals100Progression57Game mode34

#3Stronghold 3 GoldClosest on progression

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Stronghold 3 Gold

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SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldHistoricalFantasyMedievalBase BuildingManagementExplorationIsometric

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

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

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings combat tactical, ranged combat and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping turn-based strategy

Stronghold 3: Gold is the long-awaited third installment in the award winning castle-building series. Set 10 years after the original, the Wolf it seems, has cheated death and during his painful recovery he’s become even more bitter and twisted. Now he seeks revenge.

Where it drifts furthest from Manor Lords: game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly negative, against very positive for Manor Lords.

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

Genre100Setting100World100Progression100Visuals100Game mode49

#4East India Company

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East India Company

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloHistoricalMedievalFantasyManagementBase BuildingExploration

Steam👍 52%· 205MC67

Year 2009Dev Nitro GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, combat tactical and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping sandbox freedom

In East India Company, players will enjoy building the World's most powerful trading empire & engaging in vigorous battles in both single player & multiplayer modes, all within a breathtaking cinematic game environment.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Manor Lords.

It predates Manor Lords by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Progression100Game mode55

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Majesty 2

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloFantasyHistoricalMedievalBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 69%· 1.3KRAWG👍 73%· 63MC72IGDB50· 2

Year 2009Dev 1C:InoCo · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty, combat magic and ranged combat, while skipping turn-based strategy

In the world of Majesty, you are the ruler of the kingdom Ardania. At your service are your loyal and somewhat obnoxious subordinates, who have their own minds about how things should be done.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Manor Lords.

It predates Manor Lords by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Setting88Game mode56Progression56

#6Medieval: Total War

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Medieval: Total War

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SoloHistoricalFantasyMedievalIsometric

Steam👍 71%· 2.4KIGDB90· 1

Year 2002Dev The Creative Assembly · ActivisionOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, turn-based strategy and historical setting

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, combat tactical and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Manor Lords.

It predates Manor Lords by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Visuals100Game mode56

#7Total War: Attila

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Total War: Attila

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SoloHistoricalFantasyMedievalIsometric

Steam👍 82%· 37KIGDB77· 10OC79· 47

Year 2015Dev The Creative Assembly · SegaOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, turn-based strategy and historical setting

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, combat tactical and melee combat, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Manor Lords: game mode.

It predates Manor Lords by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Visuals100Game mode34

#8Rise of Nations

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Rise of Nations

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SoloFantasyHistoricalMedievalIsometric

IGDB92· 3

Year 2003Dev Big Huge Games · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, fantasy world and historical setting

≠ Stands apart with combat tactical, ranged combat and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

It predates Manor Lords by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Visuals100Game mode55

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Stronghold 2

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldMedievalHistoricalBase BuildingManagementExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 89%· 5.6KIGDB70· 3

Year 2005Dev Firefly Studios · 2K GamesOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical, melee combat and ranged combat, while skipping turn-based strategy

It predates Manor Lords by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Progression100Setting91Visuals65Game mode55

#10Stronghold 2: Steam Edition

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Stronghold 2: Steam Edition

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SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldMedievalHistoricalBase BuildingManagementExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 89%· 5.6KRAWG👍 68%· 40

Year 2005Dev FireFly Studios · 2K GamesOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings combat tactical, multiplayer gameplay and visual topdown, while skipping turn-based strategy

Stronghold 2 is a real time strategy computer game released in April 2005 in which the player develops a stronghold in the middle ages. It is the sequel to Stronghold, released in 2001, also by Firefly Studios.

It predates Manor Lords by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Progression100Setting91Visuals65Game mode55

#11The Guild II Renaissance

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The Guild II Renaissance

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldMedievalHistoricalBase BuildingManagementExploration

Steam👍 83%· 4.0KRAWG👍 67%· 84MC56

Year 2010Dev Runeforge Games Studio · THQ NordicPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, cozy, relaxing feel and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping turn-based strategy

The Guild II Renaissance is a role-playing game with elements of real-time-strategy and life-simulation game. This is a stand-alone add-on for the 2006 title The Guild II. ###Gameplay Guild II Renaissance takes place in Europe at the dawn of the XV century.

It predates Manor Lords by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Progression100Setting91Game mode54

#12The Guild II

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The Guild II

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSandbox WorldHistoricalMedievalIsometric

IGDB68· 2

Year 2008Dev Trine Game Studios · JoWooD ProductionsPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, multiplayer gameplay and visual third person, while skipping turn-based strategy

A life simulation where you control a dynasty through various professions.

It predates Manor Lords by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting90World76Visuals71Game mode55

#13Medieval II: Total War

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Medieval II: Total War

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SoloMedievalHistoricalIsometricMultiplayer

Steam👍 96%· 36KIGDB90· 3

Year 2006Dev The Creative Assembly · SegaOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings combat tactical, melee combat and ranged combat, while skipping sandbox freedom

It predates Manor Lords by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Setting90Game mode54

#14Majesty Gold HD

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Majesty Gold HD

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloFantasyMedievalBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 589RAWG👍 87%· 101IGDB65· 1

Year 2001Dev Cyberlore Studios · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with multiplayer gameplay, while skipping turn-based strategy

The High Definition edition of Majesty Gold contains main game, the Northern Expansion Pack as well as 2 new quests and several other graphics and gameplay updates. Majesty is a Real-time strategy game with indirect control – your heroes have a will of their own!

It predates Manor Lords by 23 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Progression92Setting72Game mode56

#15The Settlers III

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The Settlers III

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloHistoricalMedievalManagementIsometric

Year 1998Dev Blue Byte SoftwareOn PC

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and historical setting

≠ Stands apart with combat tactical, setting mythology and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Manor Lords: progression.

It predates Manor Lords by 26 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Setting77Game mode55Progression40

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