Rising Lords

Rising Lords is a turn-based strategy game with card game and board game mechanics. It was developed by a German indie studio Argonwood.

Plot

Rising Lords is set in the Middle Ages. We play as one of the titular lords expanding our sphere of influence.

Mechanics

Rising Lords is an isometric game. Gameplay is turn-based, tasking players with various objectives; not only do we need to handle our land's economy, but also grow, expand and wage war against enemy forces if necessary; sabotage plays a major role, letting us covertly weaken our foes. If our people stop trusting our competence, they may end up revolting.

We must gather resources, collect taxes, produce goods, build and expand settlements and recruit knights to make use of during battles, laying siege to and defending territory. In combat we can use skill cards to give an advantage to our forces; as we progress, we expand and upgrade our deck.

Game modes

Rising Lords supports singleplayer and multiplayer for up to four people; both online and via hot seat. Thanks to the player interaction system, players can play mind games and outwit each other.

Technical aspects

Rising Lords makes use of a 2D artstyle reminiscent of medieval drawings. The soundtrack is atmospheric and fits the game well.

Last updated on 19 January 2024