Manor Lords

 
Manor Lords is an immersive medieval city-building game that also delivers strategic real-time battles. As a local lord, you’ll grow a small hamlet into a thriving market town, balancing trade, survival, and territorial expansion. Historical realism, organic settlement growth, and a focus on both micro-management and grand tactics make Manor Lords a standout entry in the genre.
Gameplay & Systems

Gridless, natural city-building where roads, land, and terrain shape your settlement layout
Seasonal farming, complex supply chains, and population happiness systems
Tax and trade management, offering various routes to prosperity
Large-scale tactical battles with morale, fatigue, and weather affecting your soldiers
Environmental impact: crop rotation, reforestation, and resource scarcity add realism and challenge
Multiple playstyles—focus on peaceful growth, economic empire, or military conquest
Continuous updates and evolving systems based on community feedback

Quick Facts

Release Date: April 26, 2024 (Early Access)
Developer: Slavic Magic (Greg Styczeń and team)
Publisher: Hooded Horse
Genre: City-builder, Strategy, Real-time tactics, Simulation
Engine: Unreal Engine
Platforms: PC, Xbox Series, Game Pass

Why It’s Worth Checking Out Now
Manor Lords quickly earned a dedicated following for its stunning presentation, realistic mechanics, and depth—even during Early Access. Frequent updates, a flexible approach to playstyle, and an ambitious roadmap mean that the game offers endless replayability and continues to evolve with community feedback. If you want a city-builder that feels living and authentic, Manor Lords stands out as one of the most exciting releases in the genre.