Crusader Kings 3

Historical accuracy, deep role-playing systems, and tactical medieval combat are the strongest aspects of Kingdom Come: Deliverance and its sequel. But if your thirst for realistic battles, political intrigue, and immersive world atmosphere remains unquenched, we've compiled a TOP-15 list of games that will satisfy your desires in their own unique ways. From complex fencing duels to full-scale wars, from harsh survival to heroic adventures — this list will help you find a game worthy of your time.

For fans of the series, and the industry in general, the release of a new Civilization is always an event. The iconic strategy game has never lacked attention, so when Sid Meier's Civilization 7 launched, it easily shot up to the top of Steam's bestsellers list. However, players were not happy: on the day of the early release, the game had only 39% positive reviews. What happened?

After getting to know the game, we can say that it is, dare we say it, bold. Instead of sticking to the old and proven formula, Firaxis took the previous mechanics and shook them up without mixing. The resulting cocktail is, at times, very exciting, and at others... well, let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Here’s our review of Sid Meier's Civilization 7 and it's issues.

Games based on real events are released less frequently than historical films or books. The reason is clear: with this approach, developers are forced to abandon interesting gameplay mechanics, such as using magic or fighting dragons. Meanwhile, in early February 2025, we will see two projects at once that are related to history — Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and Sid Meier's Civilization 7. Moreover, strategies can convey the features of eras not only externally, but also through gameplay. This is the topic of our article.