Medieval Dynasty
Europe in the early Middle Ages — Nobles and clergy rule and the trade between nations brings prosperity as well as envy, distrust, and greed. Military conflict is everywhere and entire continents are changing. You can choose to follow the main chapters, solve the questlines or just roam around and explore the vast medieval world – but be careful as wolves or bears may try to take a bite from you… Begin with the simplest things for your own survival like hunting and farming as well as building yourself a home. Found a family and have a heir – entice others to live near and work for you, erect many other buildings to transform your settlement into a vibrant village and, ultimately, a thriving dynasty that will reign for generations. A massive medieval open 3D world awaits… Be aware of harsh winters and unexpected events while honing your skills to turn from a medieval survivor into the ruler of a dynasty. Grab your axe, hammer, or hunting bow – and craft your legacy!
Steam User 413
When an update broke my savegame, one of the devs reached out and personally fixed the file for me.
They are lovely people and this is a lovely game and still receiving major updates.
Steam User 263
Medieval Dynasty puts you as a new arrived peasant in a valley. You'll need to survive, hunt, craft and build buildings to form a village that you manage and expand.
It's not so much a survival game, survival is only a thing in the first few hours and not really difficult. It becomes a village builder quickly and finally a management game.
It is a very beautiful and peaceful experience. Aside from a few bandits and aggresive animals, there's no combat.
That means it is also a very relaxing experience. You can play at your own speed, the game is highly customizable if you dislike something (e.g. unlimited carry, faster/slower leveling, no hunger/thirst/stamina, easier or harder enemies etc.)
Also, it is still in development with cooperative multiplayer around the corner.
Highly recommended.
Steam User 144
I started as a character who had escaped from a life of slavery when bandits attacked the caravan.
Five years in, I sit back and look at the town that I have built entirely on my own. Every house that my villagers complain isn't fancy enough, every farm field the I plowed myself where my villagers complain that they have to sit in a chair and watch over, every piece of furniture that my villagers complain isn't good enough, every gravel path the my villagers ignore, and half the food in the storehouse that I went out and hunted myself so that they can complain that there isn't enough variety and whine that I haven't cooked it all for them myself.
I look upon all that I have accomplished. My applause is yet more villagers complaining about how none of it is good enough and why haven't I solved this problem the same way I solved all their previous problems after literally chopping down an entire forest of trees and building the very homes that they live in.
It is only then do I realize... I never truly escaped from slavery.
I then spent the rest my avatar's life just hunting down bandits. They had to pay for what they did. I was better off before when I only had one ungrateful master to torment me.
Steam User 158
Looking back at 2020 this game in it's EA was pretty funky with berries being insanely broken and duplicating items from chests. It's 2023 now and this game has grown massively, most of the bugs have been fixed and a LOT of new features have been added to the point of us finally getting coop which has been requested since day 1 of EA. The Devs are working very close with the community and actually deliver what they promise. Would absolutely recommend this game to every city builder - survival game lover.
Steam User 365
Great foundation for a unique game.
The only thing I ask is for more threat. Add bandit raids/village wars and allow us to build defensive buildings/walls and recruit soldiers.
That'd be neat.
Steam User 299
This game is perfect for living out those unfulfilled fantasies, like owning a house and getting my husband pregnant.
Steam User 111
Great city building and management game. Lot's of room for creativity and a lot of game customisation options meaning you can make it completely peaceful. Although there is combat, it isn't a heavy focus of the game as of writing this so manage your expectations if that's what you're looking for.
You'll probably like this if you enjoy:
The Sims - Designing + Decorating
Red Dead - Being out surviving in the wilderness + Hunting
Minecraft - Designing towns + Creativity + Decorating
Kingdom Come: Deliverance - Time period + Map
Mount & Blade - Time period + Visually
Going Medieval - Town Builder + Town Management + Time Period
Stardew Valley - Town Management + Decorating
You won't like this if you're not a fan of:
The grind
Running back and forth missions (although you can pretty much play without doing any missions)
Games with no 'ending' i.e. no final boss or end credit mission. The years just keep rolling on.
Games with no main objective i.e. there's no end goal, you just keep on managing/building your town
Being creative, the most enjoyment I've had out of it is the designing of my towns.