Knights of the Crusades

Knights of the Crusades immerses players in the dramatic era of the First Crusades, offering a unique blend of real-time strategy, city building, and sandbox gameplay. As a humble knight, you’ll rise to become the leader of a holy order, navigating the challenges of war, faith, diplomacy, and resource management across a sprawling historical map. With a compelling narrative driven by historical events and open-ended gameplay, this game offers an epic journey of conquest and strategy that’s perfect for history and strategy enthusiasts alike.

Reverie World Studios
indie.io
September 06, 2025
81 % Positive (48 reviews)
$15.99 Play Now

Features

Historical Campaigns

Knights of the Crusades allows you to participate in iconic moments such as the First Crusades and the Reconquista.

City-Building Mechanics

Construct and develop hamlets with dozens of essential structures to support your armies and expand your influence.

Dynamic AI Factions

Interact with Muslim, Slavic, and Christian AI factions as they compete for regional dominance.

Piety-Driven Resource System

Manage resources like silver and piety to sustain your armies and expand your holy order.

Epic RTS Battles

Engage in real-time strategy battles across land and sea, from defending your hamlets to sieging cities.

Customized Holy Orders

Create your own Holy Order or play as a founding member of the Templars in Knights of the Crusades.

Key Features

Single-player
Steam Achievements
Steam Cloud
Family Sharing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Knights of the Crusades about?

Knights of the Crusades is about leading a holy order during the First Crusades through war, faith, and diplomacy, while shaping history.

Can I play Knights of the Crusades after completing the campaign?

Yes, you can transition to open-ended gameplay, capturing new territories and building alliances after finishing the main campaign.

What kind of gameplay can I expect?

The game combines real-time strategy, city-building, and sandbox elements, offering a wide range of playstyles.

Does the game feature historical events?

Yes, you’ll experience historical events such as the Reconquista or the defense of Edessa.

What are the supported languages for Knights of the Crusades?

The game supports multiple languages, including English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Genres

Strategy Simulation Indie

Tags

Sandbox Grand Strategy RTS City Builder Strategy Simulation Wargame Action RTS Medieval Base Building Singleplayer Indie Action 4X Real Time Tactics Crafting Diplomacy Survival War 3D

System Requirements

Minimum

Os

Windows 7

Memory

3 GB RAM

Storage

5 GB available space

Graphics

NVIDIA GeForce GT 530 / ATI Radeon HD 6570

Requires

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Processor

2.4 GHz Dual Core

Recommended

Os

Windows 10

Memory

5 GB RAM

Storage

7 GB available space

Graphics

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti / Radeon HD 6790

Requires

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Processor

2.4 GHz Dual Core

Supported Languages

Language Interface Subtitles Audio
English
French
Italian
German
Spanish - Spain
Portuguese - Portugal

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