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Games like Defender of the Crown

1986PC

A classic strategy game set in medieval England where you lead a Saxon lord, managing territory, castles and armies, besieging rivals and jousting in tournaments to win the crown. Its visuals were striking for 1986.

  • Historical setting
  • Economy and management
  • Tactical depth
  • Lavish presentation

The closest matches for Defender of the Crown are Medieval II: Total War, Shogun: Total War and Total War: Three Kingdoms. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Defender of the Crown special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Medieval II: Total War

90 %Match

2006PCSteam Deck playable95 % positive19.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Defender of the Crown: a historical setting, economy and management as well as tactical depth.

A turn-based grand campaign of diplomacy, city building and dynastic scheming across medieval Europe and the Middle East, paired with massive real-time battles involving thousands of troops. A landmark entry in the Total War series for anyone who wants to rewrite medieval history.

Shogun: Total War

Historical setting

As a daimyo in Sengoku-era Japan, you conquer the country on a turn-based strategy map and fight your battles in real time with large armies. Its appeal lies in historical authenticity and tactical terrain and unit management.

Total War: Three Kingdoms

Historical setting

A grand strategy campaign set in Three Kingdoms-era China: you manage your realm in turns, lead heroic generals and fight massive real-time battles. Character relationships and court intrigue set it apart in the series.

Rome: Total War

Historical setting

A landmark strategy game that pairs turn-based empire management on a campaign map with massive real-time battles involving thousands of soldiers. Lead a Roman family or a rival power as you manage provinces, forge alliances and command legions in the field.

Old World

Historical setting

A turn-based 4X game set in classical antiquity where you lead a dynasty rather than just an empire. Character-driven events, court intrigue and family members add narrative twists on top of classic city building and warfare.

Lords of the Realm II

Historical setting

Medieval strategy set in a struggle for the English throne: you manage land, peasants and economy on a turn-based map, then lead your armies in real-time sieges and battles against rival nobles.

Lords of the Realm

Historical setting

Medieval strategy set in 1268 England: you manage land, peasants and resources in turn-based phases, then lead your armies in real-time battles against rival lords to claim the crown.

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