Forge a thriving realm worthy of Arthurian legend in the mediaeval strategy simulator, Rise of Castles
If you thought that fierce dragons and noble knights with outlandish names are compulsory ingredients for an enthralling mediaeval experience then Rise of Castles, the real-time strategy simulator by Rise of Castles Studio, is here to prove otherwise.
Available to play on iOS and Android, Rise of Castles does away with all the fantasy nonsense and focuses on the nitty-gritty of life in the middle ages, tasking you with taking a simple town and building it into a thriving mediaeval realm. It incorporates life simulation elements which will challenge you to play the role of a benevolent ruler in how you manage your castle and its people, whilst also displaying your strategic cunning against opposing players in real-time battles.
Among your many duties will be to source materials needed for expanding your town. Each structure you build, from granaries to armouries, will require you to use stores of Lumber, Marble, and Iron, whilst Food and Ale will be needed to keep your workers going.
That might seem simple enough, but beer and bread aren’t the only things you’ll need to keep your population happy. You’ll need to take a direct hand to ensure that they’re well-fed, safe from harm, and content enough to keep your castle running smoothly.
Keeping them safe will of course require you to build and train an army to ward off potential threats - chief among which will be the expansionist exploits of opposing castles. To stay ahead of them you’ll need to think strategically during battles, research and develop new military technologies, and use diplomacy to forge alliances and maintain trade agreements that make peace more desirable than war.
If you’re ready to embark on your journey in Rise of Castles to build the most prosperous and powerful castle in the realm, then you can download it now from the App Store and Google Play Store. It’s a free-to-play game with in-app purchases available.