Medieval Dynasty is a survival RPG that offers a grounded take on medieval life. Players step into the shoes of a young man who escapes into the wilderness to lay the foundations of his own dynasty. But if you’re expecting grand castles or epic tales of heroism, this isn’t the place. Instead, Medieval Dynasty focuses on the everyday realities of the Middle Ages – farming, crafting, surviving and building a thriving village community.

At first, survival in Medieval Dynasty revolves around the bare essentials – gathering stones and sticks, crafting basic tools and weapons, and hunting wild animals. The wilderness brings its own threats: wolves, bears and bandits make every expedition a risky venture, and you’ll rely on spears, axes, bows and arrows to stay alive. As the game progresses, you unlock blueprints for workshops and gradually shape your village into a thriving settlement. A functioning community needs more than simple shelter – woodcutters, blacksmiths, hunters and fishermen all play vital roles. Seasonal changes strongly affect daily life: spring is for sowing, summer for harvesting, and autumn becomes a race to prepare for the harsh winter ahead.

According to a German review by 4Players, Medieval Dynasty delivers an authentic medieval atmosphere and a well–balanced mix of survival gameplay and building mechanics. The ability to gradually shape your village and meaningfully link various work and production chains has been particularly praised. However, the early stages are considered overly tough and sometimes frustrating – early weapons are weak, and many systems require extensive trial and error to understand. The simple storyline and repetitive quests also drew criticism. In the end, 4Players awarded the game a solid 7 out of 10. The broader picture is similar on Metacritic, where it holds a Metascore of 73 and a User Score of 6.6. On Steam, however, Medieval Dynasty has been received far more enthusiastically, with 90% positive reviews from over 48,000 players.

Available for the first time at $18

Medieval Dynasty comes from developer Render Cube and was released in 2021 by Toplitz Productions. The game usually costs around $35 on Steam, but for the first time, it’s available for just $18, thanks to a 50% discount running until December 18. According to SteamDB, it’s never been this cheap. Fans of handheld gaming are also in luck: Medieval Dynasty runs smoothly on the Steam Deck (available on Amazon for around $480).

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