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Crusader Kings III is a grand strategy role-playing game where you guide a medieval dynasty through centuries of intrigue, warfare, and diplomacy. The games core mechanic revolves around character rel...

Perhaps the most iconic film in Scandinavian history, this Bergman classic follows a medieval knight returning from the Crusades to find his homeland ravaged by the Black Death. He challenges Death to...

Set during Christmas 1183, this film depicts the intense, razor-sharp power struggle between King Henry II of England and his estranged wife, Eleanor of Aquitaine, as they maneuver to decide which of...

Windsor Castle, located in Berkshire, England, is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. Dating back to the 11th century, it has served as a royal residence for over 900 years and remain...

Nicolas E. Ouellets *Between Two Fires* offers a unique blend of historical fiction and dark fantasy set during the Black Death. It follows a disgraced priest who must escort a young boy believed to b...

Dante Alighieri is the architect of the Italian language and the author of the 'Divine Comedy,' one of the greatest achievements in world literature. His work is a monumental synthesis of theology, ph...

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord is a sandbox action RPG and strategy game set in a medieval world. Players can rise from a humble mercenary to a powerful lord, commanding armies and conquering territorie...

Medieval Dynasty is a first-person survival and village-building game set in medieval Europe. Players start as a lone wanderer and must build a life for themselves, crafting tools, farming land, and c...

The 10269 Medieval Castle is a sprawling and impressive recreation of a classic medieval fortress. It features intricate details, including a working drawbridge, gatehouse, and towers. The set inclu...

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is a stunning remaster of a beloved classic. It retains the core gameplay of building a civilization from the Dark Age through the Imperial Age, gathering resourc...

Kingdoms of Valor is a return to form for the real-time strategy genre. Focusing on large-scale medieval warfare, it tasks players with building thriving kingdoms and commanding massive armies. The ga...

The Pillars of the Earth, based on Ken Follett's novel, depicts the construction of a cathedral in 12th-century England. The series explores the political and social conflicts surrounding the project,...

The Great is a satirical and irreverent comedy series loosely based on the life of Catherine the Great. The shows witty writing, absurd situations, and Elle Fannings captivating performance as Catheri...

Monschau, located in the Eifel region of Germany, is a picturesque town characterized by its half-timbered houses, cobblestone streets, and a stunning castle overlooking the valley. The Rur River wind...

This 1994 film is a darkly comedic take on divorce, following a wealthy couple whose bitter separation escalates into a destructive and increasingly violent battle for their possessions. Michael Dougl...

Manor Lords is a stunning medieval city-builder that incorporates organic city planning and large-scale tactical battles. Unlike traditional grid-based builders, it allows for free-form construction,...

David Michôd's 'The King' is a gritty and visceral adaptation of Shakespeare's 'Henry IV, Parts 1 & 2.' Timothée Chalamet portrays a young and reluctant King Henry V as he navigates the treacherous wo...

Robin Hood is a gritty, grounded reimagining of the classic legend. Scott attempts to provide a realistic origin story for the character, focusing on the political turmoil of 12th-century England. Whi...

Banished is a classic survival-city-builder that set the standard for the genre. You lead a group of exiled travelers to start a new life in a harsh, unforgiving wilderness. The game focuses on resour...

Umberto Eco's 'The Name of the Rose' is a historical mystery novel, exceeding 500 pages (often published in extended editions over 1000). Set in a 14th-century Italian monastery, it follows a Francisc...

Hildegard von Bingen was a 12th-century German Benedictine abbess, writer, philosopher, and composer. She is one of the earliest known composers in Western history with a significant surviving output...

Ralph Bakshi's 'Dragonslayer' is a gritty and visually striking dark fantasy film. The film follows a young apprentice wizard who must slay a fearsome dragon terrorizing a medieval kingdom. The films...

Age of Empires IV successfully modernizes the classic RTS formula while retaining the soul of the original series. It features distinct civilizations that play very differently, a robust campaign mode...

Gloria Victis is a medieval sandbox MMORPG focused on territory control and player-driven conflict. The Steam Deck version offers a unique opportunity to experience this immersive world on the go. The...

Army of Darkness takes the character of Ash Williams from the Evil Dead series and drops him into the Middle Ages. It is a full-blown fantasy-adventure comedy that leans even further into slapstick an...

House of the Dragon, a prequel to Game of Thrones, delivers a compelling narrative centered on the Targaryen dynasty's civil war. The series features impressive visual effects, particularly the dragon...

Noah Gordon's 'The Physician' is a historical fiction novel, typically exceeding 1000 pages, following Rob Cole's journey to study medicine in 11th-century Persia. The novel offers a detailed and imme...

The 10266 Medieval Marketplace is a vibrant and detailed recreation of a bustling medieval town square. It features a variety of stalls, buildings, and minifigures, creating a lively and immersive sce...

Castelo de Guimarães, a historic castle in northern Portugal, is considered the birthplace of the nation. Built in the 10th century, it played a crucial role in the formation of Portugal as an indepen...

Krakow is the cultural heart of Poland, featuring one of the largest and most beautiful medieval market squares in Europe. The city's history is both rich and poignant, with easy access to significant...

Spice and Wolf, written by Isuna Hasekura, follows Lawrence, a traveling merchant, and Holo, a wolf deity, as they journey together. The series uniquely blends fantasy with economic principles, explor...

Csis, Latvia, is a charming medieval town centered around a magnificent castle. The castle ruins, along with the well-preserved Old Town, offer a glimpse into Latvia's rich history. The town hosts var...

Castles of Burgundy is a tile-laying game where players build their own estates by placing tiles and collecting resources. Players roll dice to determine their actions, adding an element of chance to...

Keyflower is a worker placement game where players develop a village, constructing buildings and attracting villagers. Players deploy workers to bid on tiles and resources. The game features a unique...

Kingdoms and Castles is a charming, accessible medieval city builder that mixes building with light tower defense elements. You must grow your kingdom, manage resources, and defend your walls against...

The Cloisters is a branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art dedicated to medieval art and architecture. Located in Upper Manhattan, it features reconstructed medieval buildings and gardens. The museum...

Going Medieval is a colony-management game set in a low-fantasy medieval world. Players must build and defend a settlement, managing resources, assigning tasks, and protecting their colonists from rai...

The Last Duel is a sophisticated historical drama that uses a Rashomon-style narrative structure to tell the story of the last legally sanctioned duel in medieval France. The film examines the same ev...

Disenchantment, created by Matt Groening (The Simpsons), is an animated fantasy sitcom following a rebellious princess, her elf companion, and a personal demon as they journey through a medieval kingd...

Orléans is a worker placement game set in medieval France during the Hundred Years' War. Players deploy followers to various locations to gather resources, recruit troops, and build structures. The ga...

Dante Alighieri's 'The Divine Comedy' is a classic of Italian literature, often exceeding 1000 pages in translated editions. It is an allegorical journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven. Dantes ma...

Fortress Hohensalzburg, dominating the skyline of Salzburg, Austria, is one of the largest and best-preserved medieval castles in Europe. Originally built in the 11th century, it served as a residence...

Life is Feudal: Your Own is a sandbox survival game set in a medieval world. Players must gather resources, craft tools and weapons, and build settlements. The game features a complex crafting system...

Siegebreaker is a tower defense game with a medieval setting and physics-based gameplay. Players build defenses to repel attacking siege engines and armies. Performance on the Steam Deck is acceptable...

Kuelm Castle, located in the Eifel region of Germany, is a well-preserved medieval fortress with a rich history dating back to the 12th century. The castle has been extensively restored and offers stu...

Field of Glory II: Medieval is a historical turn-based tactical wargame focusing on medieval battles. Players command armies of knights, archers, and infantry, utilizing realistic unit formations and...

The Last Kingdom: Winds of War is a turn-based strategy game based on the popular historical fiction series. Players manage a kingdom during the Anglo-Saxon period, engaging in diplomacy, warfare, and...

Braveheart is a sweeping, action-packed epic about William Wallace, the Scottish warrior who led his people in the First War of Scottish Independence. While it is famously inaccurate regarding histori...

Light of Heaven is a city-builder and colony sim set in a medieval fantasy world. Players manage a growing settlement, farming the land, building structures, and defending against threats. The game fe...