Going Medieval

About

Going Medieval puts you in charge of a small band of survivors rebuilding life after a global plague wiped out most of humanity. You start with basic tools and a few wooden huts, then slowly expand your settlement into a complex fortress complete with underground tunnels and multi-story walls. The gameplay loops involve managing resources like food and wood while assigning tasks to villagers who have their own schedules and moods. Combat is real time too, so you must train units to fight off bandits or beasts before they breach your defenses. The standout feature here is how deep the simulation gets without feeling overwhelming. Players often praise the detailed building system that lets you carve out caves or stack floors with ease. Community ratings show it holds up well even years after release, with many users noting the satisfying challenge of balancing colony happiness against constant raids. You will find yourself constantly tweaking your layout to stop attackers from breaking in while keeping your people fed and entertained. The price on Green Man Gaming makes it a cheap entry point for anyone who likes managing busy towns under pressure.

Storyline

In the world of Going Medieval, dark age society is on its knees. At the end of the 14th century, 95% of the global population has perished due to rampant plague. Eventually, survivors emerge from society’s ashes, and it’s now up to you to help them settle in a dangerous new land reclaimed by nature. Build your people a home, help shape their lives, and protect them from animals, bandits, and other dangers in a lawless post-calamity age. Design, build and expand your settlement from a small wooden hut into a colossal stone castle. With simple-to-use 3D terrain tools you can create the perfect stronghold, from winding underground caverns to sprawling multi-story forts. This harsh new world is rife with external threats, but you can give your colonists the upper hand in battle by building impenetrable defences and traps. Research, craft and equip weapons and gear so that they can fight back against unrelenting waves of attackers. Your colonists have more than just raids to contend with. They need protection from starvation and the elements, so it’s essential to stock up on supplies and build shelter to keep them fed and warm. Maintain your villagers’ emotional states, as their moods are affected if their needs and wants aren’t met. Grow the population of your settlement by helping out strangers in dangerous situations, or by taking in like-minded travellers. Your villagers have personal histories and agendas, and you can get to know them by observing their behaviour and relationships with others.