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Build a medieval settlement, manage production and food, raise an army, and reclaim provinces in a slow-paced RTS.
Released 14 Oct 2013
Build Production Chains
Keep Armies Fed
Reclaim Royal Provinces
KNIGHTS and MERCHANTS recreates the era of the Middle Ages. Apart from the purely fictitious geography of our world, all game elements and scenes are based on the Anglo-Saxon period, 1200 A.D. And we haven't used imaginary elements like fabled creatures, either. The player takes on the role of an ordinary captain in the Palace Guard.
Developed by Topware Interactive · Published by Topware Interactive
Themes from a helpfulness-selected sample of Steam reviews, not the aggregate Steam score.
You play an ordinary captain in the Palace Guard after a conspiracy leaves the king’s forces holding their last province. Your task is to defend it and win back the provinces lost to rebel rulers.
Build a settlement and connect its economy: gather resources, construct buildings, and produce goods through linked jobs and supply routes. Keep food flowing to both villagers and soldiers while preparing weapons and other supplies.
Balance economic development with raising and commanding troops in battles across campaign missions. The game includes two campaigns with 34 missions in total, as well as skirmish mode and multiplayer battles for up to six players.
Players who enjoy the game often praise its detailed medieval economy, especially planning production and watching a settlement function, along with the strategic challenge of balancing growth and war. Nostalgia and the game’s atmosphere also recur as reasons players return to it. Some reviewers find the pace and older mechanics difficult to enjoy today, and reports of crashes and freezes temper the experience for others.
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
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| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
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| Website | Official website |
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