Crusader Kings III

Every detail of Crusader Kings III feels like the perfect evolution of the series. The refined systems and better UI don’t take away from the complexities of a campaign; they just make it easier to have fun. Every worry I had of this being a watered-down Crusader Kings II experience faded away with the sheer amount of content available. With a larger world, more refined systems, gorgeous visuals a...

Crusader Kings III is a game that you become completely engrossed in as you play, and obsess over when you're not. I found myself constantly playing out scenarios and strategies for my kingdom, dreaming of the moment that I unite an entire country under my powerful rule, and celebrating the highs while cursing the lows of noble life. Even if you're not a strategy game fan, the person-focused appro...

Crusader Kings III's near perfect marriage of robust grand strategy with compelling roleplaying means both fans of wargames and storytelling aficionados will find something to love in its medieval world of politics and intrigue, whether that's crunching numbers to efficiently conquer the known world, or rolling with the punches as they scheme their way into the annals of history.

Crusader Kings II is one of the most significant under-the-radar success stories of the past decade. Despite its intimidating level of complexity, the game has sold millions of copies and maintains a strong playerbase to this day thanks to long list of expansions and generous mod support. Crusader Kings II put Paradox Interactive on the map, allowing the company to grow into the biggest name in st...

While Crusader Kings III has shortcomings and flaws, these are overshadowed by the sheer number of options and content thanks to its gigantic map and features. Greater emphasis is placed on a character's or dynasty's growth, a level of detail not seen in any previous grand strategy title, allowing you to experience trials and tribulations like never before.

I was in the camp that believed Crusader Kings III was unnecessary and would launch as an unmitigated disaster of a cash grab. While I normally prefer giving the benefit of the doubt, given Imperator: Rome and Paradox’s increasingly worrying DLC practices, I felt this was a valid exception. As a huge fan of Crusader Kings II (especially its phenomenal A Song of Ice and Fire mod), I just didn’t see...

The most complex simulator of a medieval ruler returns after more than eight years. It's an absolutely mighty game with two major drawbacks.

The Crusader Kings series has been around since 2004, developed and produced by Paradox. Despite its initially average reception, the series has since grown into its niche and is now known as one of the most hardcore kingdom management experiences on the market. Paradox Development Studio is known for their strategy and management games such as Cities: Skylines and Imperator: Rome. They are the fl...