Medieval Themed Computer Games

There are lots of computer games of medieval strategy which are not just about fighting but about building communities and expanding kingdoms though diplomacy and trade.

A word of caution: for your own e-safety play these offline or, if online, then only with people that you personally know and with your parents’ permission.

Our top recommendations for teenagers are:

• Medieval II: Total War from SEGA
• Mount & Blade: Warband from Paradox
• Anno 1404 from Ubisoft
• Crusader Kings 2 from Paradox
• Age of Empires II HD from Microsoft

You can see reviews of these games below.

BBC History Extra recommends these twelve video games as at October 2024