Six Free-To-Play Games To Check Out During Steam Medieval Fest

If you missed the news, Steam kicked off Medieval Fest today. This is pretty much what it sounds like, and yes, you can get discounts on Medieval-themed games. While we mention discounts, there are free-to-play games taking part in the fest as well. Quite a few of them, in fact. Some will be familiar, like Albion Online and Conqueror’s Blade. There’s even an appearance from one of the Game of Thrones offerings.

We thought we’d take a peek and find some games that players might not have tried yet – or that perhaps are fairly new. It is worth noting that “Medieval” does not mean the game takes place in Europe. You’ll find some set in Asia or elsewhere. The selection also isn’t strictly filled with one genre. Some are strategy and war games, others are RPGs, and then there are the little farming sims that just happen to take place in a Medieval village. We’ll start with the newest games in the list.

Myth of Empires: Throne

Myth of Empires: Throne, by Angela Game, is a multiplayer warfare sandbox built around competitive seasonal gameplay. The world is inspired by Zhongzhou, Dongzhou, and Xizhou, and offers players a lot to explore while building a power base. The game features more than 1,300 crafting recipes and equipment systems. Players can tame and train all manner of beasts (and apparently NPCs) for combat and transport purposes. As for weapons, the game features everything from melee weapons to siege engines.

As we mentioned earlier, the game features seasonal gameplay. This means that the servers are reset from time to time, allowing everyone to start at the same point. Players can then compete with each other via various battles and cross-server expeditions.

Shadowbane: Resurgence

Available on Steam starting today, Shadowbane: Resurgance is a dark-fantasy open-world MMORPG featuring 12 races and a flexible class system. Technically, this is a “comeback” for the game, with the devs stating they’d listened to player feedback and made adjustments accordingly. This includes things like making the game playable in single box mode, changes to PvP, the introduction of a new hotzone setting, and more.

Trail of Stars

Endysis’ Trail of Stars is a visual novel that’s both an adventure and a romance story. The story begins with a noble lord taking two squires on a hunt. It focuses on the lives of those squires and their lives as they grow up together. The game features hand-drawn artwork and an original score. Obviously, it’s not for those of you who are looking for an MMO or action game or the like. But if you’re looking for something light, this might be it.

Rogue Masters

The horde survival game Rogue Masters can be played solo, but it’s intended to be a 6-player co-op game. It features souls-like combat and detailed character customization. Players can host their own room to battle in or join someone else’s. Build a unique character using the equipment that best fits your playstyle and customize it using the game’s transmogrification system. The game also forgoes microtransactions, so everyone is on equal footing.

Werewolves Revenge

If you’re looking for a Medieval-themed social deduction game, then Werewolves Revenge might be it. The game is designed for eight to sixteen players and features more than 300 roles and 5 factions. Maps can be explored in first or third-person, with players able to use proximity voice chat to communicate. Of course, they’ll need to make sure the enemy isn’t somewhere nearby.

Each game is run by a host responsible for curating the player experience. The game also provides players with a personal notebook to keep track of things, or manufacture a truth. Players can earn rewards and achievements in the game by playing and winning as each of the factions. They’ll also be able to show off their achievements using Player Tiles that they can arrange however they like.

Home Wind

For something a bit more casual, Adi Zhavo’s Home Wind is a cozy city builder where players can build large settlements. Players build settlements, earn prosperity points, and use those to improve the settlements. As they play, they’ll complete levels that will allow them to unlock bigger maps. The whole thing is intended to be pretty relaxing. So players can concentrate on building what they like rather than optimizing it.