The 10 Best Strategy Games Set in Medieval and Ancient Times

If you enjoy games set in different eras, explore my lists for thousands of recommendations tailored to your interests!

If you enjoy games set in different eras, explore my lists for thousands of recommendations tailored to your interests!

Just thinking about all the upcoming games, nothing derails my to-do list quite like browsing a list of every JRPG announced for 2026! There are tons of JRPGs released each year, and even more games trying to be JRPGs. To keep things manageable and interesting, I’m only including the most recognizable titles with confirmed 2026 release dates.

There are some hidden gems among older first-person shooter games, though they aren’t widely known – perhaps because they didn’t initially sell well or aren’t playable on today’s computers and consoles. While there are plenty of newer shooters available, it’s still worth checking out these forgotten PS2 titles.

The first Code Vein came out in 2019, and fans have been eager for a follow-up. Developed by Bandai Namco Studios, it was an interesting take on the Soulslike genre, but reviews were mixed. On OpenCritic, it has an average score of 74 from top critics, with only 58% of critics recommending it. While praised for its unique anime style and consistent visuals, the game’s boss battles and story received criticism, despite generally positive feedback on the characters. A standout feature was the character creator, which was very popular with players, and Bandai Namco Studios is aiming to make it even better in the next installment.

If you liked the original game, you’ll likely enjoy this DLC – it’s essentially more of the same, but with a few added features. If you’re unsure whether to buy it, knowing how much new content there is might help. Here’s how long it took us to complete the ‘Visions of Four Heroes’ section.

The recent update has provided players with four months of new content, though some feel the release of important features, such as new maps, is happening too slowly. The last new map, Stella Montis, came out in mid-November, and the next one isn’t expected until April.

Meanwhile, the price of ETH, that volatile digital substance beloved by gamblers, speculators, and people who just like shiny things, has been doing the rollercoaster dance. It’s tumbled more often than a toddler after too much sugar, dipping below key support levels with all the grace of a drunken giraffe-prompting traders to nervously clutch their digital pearls and hope for a miracle.

By the time sixth-generation consoles arrived, CDs allowed for much more storage space, giving composers incredible creative freedom. They really embraced this potential, particularly on the original PlayStation, where renowned musicians like Nobuo Uematsu and Yoko Shimomura pushed the boundaries of what was possible with CD-quality music in games.
A new system, Lattice, improves sequential prediction by intelligently blending learned patterns with established baselines, and quantifying its own uncertainty.

Like other Pokemon TCG Pocket releases, the new Fantastical Parade cards will become available at slightly different times around the world. Players in North America can start collecting the cards on January 28th, while everyone else will be able to find them the next day.