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Knights of the Crusades

Knights of the Crusades

PC
Released

Release Date: September 6, 2025

Strategy, RTS, The Middle Ages, Sandbox, War Strategy, Indie Games, Historical, Singleplayer

A real time strategy set during the First Crusade, containing additional grand strategy and city builder mechanics. In Knights of the Crusades we lead an order of the knights in order to protect the Christians from the Islamic invaders. The religious themes are not only a part of the narrative, but they also influence the gameplay.

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Knights of the Crusades is an independent RTS combining city builder and grand strategy elements, in which we participate in the First Crusade. The game was developed by the Canadian Reverie World Studios, which created Kingdom Wars representing a similar genre.

Gameplay

We start the game as a humble knight to become the founder of a knightly order. We can conduct large-scale military operations, simultaneously managing resources in expanding provinces and dealing with trade and diplomacy.

The explored map extends from Western Europe to the Holy Land and is rich in sieges, naval battles, and changing alliances. In addition to Christians and Muslims, Slavic pagans are also fighting for control over key regions. Knights of the Crusades allows us to develop our territory even after the end of the main campaign.

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Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows

Early Access:May 5, 2025

Developer: Reverie World Studios

Publisher: indie.io / Freedom Games

Age restrictions: 16+

Similar Games:

Crusader Kings III

Crusader Kings II

Knights of Honor II: Sovereign

Features

System Requirements

System Requirements for Knights of the Crusades Video Game:

PC Windows

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
Dual Core 2.4 GHz, 3 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GT 530 / Radeon HD 6570, 5 GB HDD, Windows 7 64-bit.

Recommended System Requirements:
Dual Core 2.4 GHz, 5 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 550 Ti / Radeon HD 6790, 7 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.

Ratings

Game Ratings for Knights of the Crusades Video Game.

79%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Mostly Positive (140)

STEAM
User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

  • Unique Gameplay Blend: The game successfully merges elements from RTS, city-building, and sandbox genres, offering players a rich historical experience reminiscent of Total War and Crusader Kings.
  • Immersive Historical Elements: Players appreciate the historical narration and immersive gameplay that makes them feel part of the Crusades.
  • Active Developer Engagement: The developers are responsive to feedback and actively work on updates and bug fixes, which players find encouraging.
  • Potential for Expansion: Many users see significant potential for future development, with suggestions for deeper mechanics and additional content.

The main cons of the game

  • Stability Issues: Frequent crashes, particularly after battles or when transitioning to the world map, frustrate players and hinder overall enjoyment.
  • Basic Combat Mechanics: Users find the battle mechanics to be simplistic and clunky, with issues such as units not responding effectively during combat.
  • User Interface and Guidance: The UI is often described as unclear, with insufficient explanations on troop leveling and town management, leading to confusion and frustration.
  • Difficulty Balancing: Many players feel there is a lack of balance in gameplay, particularly in resource management and enemy strength.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

  • Improved AI and Difficulty Options: Players desire more challenging AI and better difficulty scaling, especially for experienced RTS players.
  • Expanded Political and Economic Systems: Suggestions include deeper political mechanics akin to Crusader Kings, with more complex diplomacy and economic management.
  • Enhanced Visuals and Graphics: Many reviews mention that the graphics feel outdated for a 2025 game, calling for improvements in visual presentation and animations.
  • More Diverse Gameplay Options: Users want additional scenarios, units, and mechanics that would enhance replayability and depth, such as unique knightly orders and religion-based bonuses.

Summary

  • Overall, while "Knights of the Crusades" has a solid foundation and a passionate community backing it, significant improvements are needed in stability, mechanics, and user experience to fully realize its potential.

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