People often play games to escape reality, and few settings are as different from today’s tech-filled world as peaceful life in the medieval countryside. Some medieval games let you battle with swords or on horseback, while others offer a more relaxed experience – letting you play as a blacksmith, farmer, or shopkeeper and live a typical medieval life.
These games offer a great mix of relaxation, education, and enjoyment. Medieval settings are increasingly popular in gaming, driven by hits like *Kingdom Come: Deliverance* and *Manor Lords*. Several new medieval games are on the way, and some promise to let players experience what everyday life was like in the past.
Medieval Dynasty
Farm, Craft, Cook, Fish, Forage, & Fight
If you’re hoping to experience a peaceful take on medieval life in a video game, Medieval Dynasty is a great choice. It starts as a survival game where you gather food and materials to build a home. But soon, you’ll be able to create and grow your own village, attracting farmers, hunters, and skilled workers.
Players can now experience a detailed and immersive medieval life, playing in either first or third person. They’ll be able to do everything from farming – chopping wood, plowing fields, planting, and harvesting throughout the year – to hunting, fishing, cooking, and crafting. The goal is to build a small village into a bustling town. The game’s open world also lets you become a traveling merchant or go on adventures. Plus, you can play Medieval Dynasty with friends in co-op. While it doesn’t perfectly represent history – it leaves out religion, for example – it’s still a very engaging experience.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
The Legacy Of The Forge DLC, In Particular, Lets Henry Live A Medieval Life
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is arguably the most immersive medieval game ever created. While it features a lengthy story with extensive dialogue, it still allows players to experience the realities of medieval life. Though the main storyline sometimes pushes you forward, you’re generally free to explore and live as you choose, especially after completing the main quest.
This is especially apparent in the *Legacy of the Forge* DLC, where Henry establishes himself as a blacksmith in Kuttenberg and joins the local guild. Players will experience daily tasks, invitations to gamble, and the chance to relax at the tavern. Henry’s new home offers a peaceful life, with chores like collecting eggs and honey, cooking meals, and gathering herbs. Many side quests also let players try their hand at various medieval jobs, such as working in a vineyard or helping at a mill, alongside the usual opportunities for combat.
Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord
Play As A Merchant, Blacksmith, Or Mercenary
Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord primarily focuses on battles and offers a realistic, open-world experience for players who want to be a medieval mercenary, soldier, or bandit. But the game also includes some options beyond combat for those interested in other aspects of life in the Middle Ages.
Players can experience various professions, like being a merchant who travels the expansive game world. They can buy goods at low prices from where they’re made and sell them for a profit in towns with high demand. The *War Sails* DLC adds ship-based trading options. Whether traveling by land or sea, merchants need to hire guards to protect against bandits. Players can also become blacksmiths with lots of customization choices, though the blacksmithing process isn’t as hands-on as in some other blacksmithing games.
The Guild Franchise
Choose One Of Many Professions & Grow Your Business
If you enjoy the lively atmosphere of a thriving medieval town, *The Guild* series offers a great look at everyday life during that period. While *The Guild III* has the most modern graphics, many players recommend starting with the original two games. If you enjoy those, *The Guild – Europa 1410* is a promising new installment that aims to breathe fresh life into the series.
The Guild games let you pick a medieval career and build a successful business, earning wealth and reputation for your family. You can choose from a wide range of professions, including farmers, bakers, innkeepers, blacksmiths, tailors, and even thieves and priests.
Bellwright
Similar To Medieval Dynasty, But With More Combat
Bellwright is a medieval survival game currently in Early Access. It’s comparable to Medieval Dynasty, but focuses more on action and fighting – players need to defend their village from attacks and can even conquer other settlements. You can still enjoy classic medieval life like hunting, fishing, and building, but combat plays a bigger role.
The game is played from an outside perspective and you can team up with friends online. A key part of the experience is finding and hiring characters to help you – they can work in your town or fight alongside you in battles.
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2025-10-17 03:36