If you’ve ever dreamed of building your own medieval military order or reshaping the fate of the Crusades, Knights of the Crusades is your next obsession. Reverie World Studios—teaming up with publishing platform indie.io—has just launched their ambitious new strategy title into Early Access on Steam, and it’s shaping up to be a must-play for fans of grand tactics and historical sandbox games.
This is no linear campaign. In Knights of the Crusades, you start at the dawn of the First Crusade as a humble knight with a small band of warriors. From there, it’s up to you to turn that ragtag group into a fearsome force—whether that’s founding a legendary Holy Order, rising through the ranks of the Templars, or forging your own path in one of 52 playable factions, from the Emirate of Tripoli to fledgling Christian and Muslim realms across the Middle East and Europe.
Build Your Order. Command Armies. Shape History.
This isn’t just another strategy game—it’s a layered hybrid blending:
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Real-Time Tactical Combat – Lead your forces in gritty medieval battles, where positioning and leadership are key.
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Grand Strategy & Logistics – Manage food, supplies, and siege resources before marching on Jerusalem or fortifying your homeland.
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Political Intrigue – Navigate a world of shifting alliances, betrayal, and diplomacy, where today’s ally could be tomorrow’s enemy.
Whether you’re launching a crusade or defending your territory from foreign invaders, Knights of the Crusades offers the freedom to rewrite one of the most pivotal and brutal eras in world history.
You don’t have to play from the Western side, either. You can step into the shoes of a Muslim ruler across North Africa, the Iberian Peninsula, or the Middle East, taking command of a well-developed state and bracing for the onslaught of European crusaders. Want to play as a counter-crusade Saladin before the historical Saladin even shows up? Go for it.
Early Access With Ambition
Reverie World Studios is going all-in on community-driven development, with weekly updates planned throughout Early Access. Their roadmap includes:
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Expanded narrative campaigns
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Cultural and faction-specific mechanics for Christian, Muslim, Orthodox, and Pagan factions
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Revamped diplomacy and naval combat
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Holy Order customization, from heraldry and laws to your chosen religious creed
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Sandbox features including economic systems and build timers
“This is a game meant to grow with its players,” said Konstantine Fomenko, Producer and Design Director at Reverie World Studios. “We’re transforming factions, deepening campaigns, and working hand-in-hand with our community to bring this vision to life.”
If you’re a fan of Mount & Blade, Total War, or historical strategy games that let you create your own story, Knights of the Crusades is one to watch—and play—right now.
Knights of the Crusades is available now in Early Access on Steam. Check out the full roadmap on the game’s Steam Community page and start forging your legacy today.
