14 Games with a medieval setting like Thronefall that you should try

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

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

The best games with a medieval setting like Thronefall

14 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Thronefall. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

#1Kingdom: New Lands

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloFantasyMedievalBase BuildingNarrative

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 roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping fighting mechanics

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#2Stronghold Crusader

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloTacticalMeleeMedievalFantasyBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 98%· 21KIGDB80· 1

Year 2002Dev Firefly Studios · Take-Two InteractiveOn PC

✓ Both are tower defense games — sharing deep simulation, tower defense planning and combat tactical

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

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloTacticalMeleeMedievalFantasyBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 10K

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

✓ Both are tower defense games — sharing deep simulation, tower defense planning and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, sandbox freedom and strong narrative focus, while skipping fighting mechanics

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#4Stronghold HD (2012)

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloTacticalMedievalFantasyBase BuildingIsometric

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 combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, sandbox freedom and strong narrative focus, while skipping fighting mechanics

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloFantasyMedievalBase BuildingRanged

Steam👍 91%· 23KIGDB70· 2

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

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and roguelike runs, while skipping fighting mechanics

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloFantasyMedievalBase BuildingMultiplayer

Steam👍 88%· 17KRAWG👍 75%· 157

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

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

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling, while skipping fighting mechanics

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloFantasyMedievalBase 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 survival mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and strong narrative focus, while skipping fighting mechanics

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#8Defenders of Ardania

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloFantasyMedievalIsometricMultiplayer

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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#9Clash Royale

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

TacticalFantasyMedievalIsometricMultiplayer

Year 2016Dev SupercellOn Android · iOS

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with tower defense planning, combat tactical and fantasy world

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

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#10Songs of Syx

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloTacticalFantasyMedievalBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 95%· 8.2K

Year 2020Dev Jake the Dev · Jakob de LavalPlaytime ~6hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Thronefall, it's known for deep simulation, survival mechanics and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, turn-based strategy and vibe casual, while skipping tower defense planning

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloTacticalMeleeFantasyMedieval

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

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

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

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, adventure storytelling and roguelike runs, while skipping tower defense planning

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMeleeMedievalBase 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 setting medieval

≠ Stands apart with racing gameplay, vibe casual and historical setting, while skipping deep simulation

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMedievalBase BuildingIsometricMultiplayer

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 adventure storytelling, while skipping fighting mechanics

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#14Stronghold Legends: Steam Edition

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

MedievalBase BuildingIsometricMultiplayerNarrative

Steam👍 86%· 10KRAWG👍 79%· 23

Year 2023Dev FireFly StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, real-time strategy and strong narrative focus, while skipping fighting mechanics

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