Rising Lords

Release Date: January 18, 2024

Strategy, turn-based, the middle ages, 2D, indie games, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet, LAN

5.9

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72%

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A turn-based strategy with elements of card and board games, in which the player takes on the role of one of the titular lords. Our task is to expand our influence, take care of the economic situation and wage war against enemy forces. Rising Lords has a singleplayer mode, as well as a local and Internet multiplayer mode.

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5.9

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 14% of Critics. There are 8 Critic Reviews.

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Nindie Spotlight: 6.2 / 10 by Justin Nation

Though its board game-esque aesthetic has some appeal, interface issues and uninspired play make it struggle

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VGChartz: 5.5 / 10 by Evan Norris

The core of Rising Lords shows huge potential. With a better campaign, fewer technical hitches, and deeper combat options, it could be something special.

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Pure Nintendo: 6 / 10 by David Temple

I generally like deck-building, turn-based strategy games, but I had a hard time really getting into Rising Lords. It isn't bad-with special nods to the visuals and overall playing time-but the clunky controls and overly busy mechanics prevent it from being all it could be.

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72%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Mostly Positive (828)

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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.