Bellfortis

Release Date: January 29, 2025 Early Access

Strategy, economic, RTS, turn-based, the middle ages, war strategy, historical, grand strategy, singleplayer

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A combination of an RTS and a grand strategy game, created as a less demanding alternative to games like Crusader Kings III and Total War: Medieval II. In Bellfortis we become a leader of one of the monarchies in the Middle Ages. Our goal is to lead the country to victory and domination over others.

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Gameplay

Bellfortis is a strategy game that combines elements of RTS titles with mechanics borrowed from the grand strategy genre. The game was developed by the independent studio Rake in Grass, which has projects such as the Jets’n’Guns series and Rampage Knights in its portfolio. The creators themselves describe it as a "more intense and less time-consuming" alternative to Total War: Medieval II and Crusader Kings III.

Story

Bellfortis takes us back to the early Middle Ages, however it recreates that time period with a slight wink. After the fall of Rome, young European kingdoms are fighting for dominance over the remaining states, also trying to repel barbarian invasions from the east and north. During the game we take the lead of one of the aspiring countries and try to guide it to victory.

Turn-based strategy

The gameplay in Bellfortis takes place on two levels, so to speak. In the first one, strategic, we look at the political map of Europe and manage our country in turn-based mode. We can erect buildings here, make decisions related to diplomacy and win over allies, spy on enemies (by hiring spies) or interfere with their actions, as well as recruit an army and invade countries weaker than ours (or stronger, if we are brave enough).

Real-time tactics

When it comes to battle, the gameplay undergoes a drastic change. The game takes us directly above the battlefield and presents two opposing armies in all their glory. The fights take place in real time, and victory is determined not only by the composition of our army, but also by the tactics we choose - from formations and placement of individual units, to the order in which they are to attack.

Videos and Screens

[0:44] Bellfortis - Early Access Teaser

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