Knights of the Crusades
Travel to the Holy Land with the First Crusades. Rise from a humble knight to the founding father of a world-spanning holy order. Lead through war, faith, diplomacy, and cunning schemes. Experience a unique blend of RTS, city-building, and sandbox gameplay, and shape history!
Does this feel indie?
Vote based on whether this game feels indie to you. You can change your vote at any time. Results earn an IGF score after 10 accepted votes.| ContextThe evidence factors used to assess whether this game belongs on IndieGame.Fan. | Status | Notes Latest Contributor: IGF TeamEdit notes |
|---|---|---|
Updated: Jul 13, 2026Developer scaleThe operating scale of the game's developer. | ||
Updated: Jul 13, 2026Publisher scaleThe operating scale of the game's publisher. | The publisher meets the large-publisher threshold through its catalog and developer network. | |
Updated: Jul 13, 2026Release statusWhether and how the game has been released. | The game was released through a separate publisher. |
Media
11 itemsAbout the Game
Step into the thrilling era of the Crusades and forge your destiny in Knights of the Crusades. Combining real-time strategy, city-building, and sandbox gameplay, this immersive experience lets you rewrite history and lead a knightly order to glory. Will you rise as a beacon of faith, or succumb to the challenges of a war-torn world?
Begin your adventure as a founding member of the legendary Templars or your custom Holy Order
Travel from Western Europe to the Holy Land to take part in the First Crusades
Become a founding father of the Holy Order
Capture and develop hamlets with dozens of essential structures
Navigate complex economy system with survival elements both in RTS and World Map modes
Generate resources like silver and piety, which are critical for expanding your influence and sustaining your armies.
Engage in epic RTS combat against AI armies on land and at sea.
Defend your hamlets, siege massive cities, and rewrite history through challenging scripted scenarios.
Transition into open-ended gameplay after the main campaign, capturing new territories and building alliances
Experience escalating challenges with Muslim, Slavic, and Christian AI factions vying for control of key regions
Lead campaigns in the Holy Land, Spain, North Africa, and Eastern Europe. Use strategy and diplomacy to secure alliances or crush your foes.
Participate in historical events, like the Reconquista or the defense of Edessa, and determine the fate of the Holy Land.
Explore a massive map filled with towns, cities, and pilgrim routes.
Navigate dynamic events, including naval battles, sieges, and AI faction wars.
Face challenges such as piety-driven resource systems, excommunication events, and escalating enemy attacks.
Will you rise to the challenge, expand your knightly order, and safeguard the future of Christendom? Knights of the Crusades invites you to embark on a grand journey of strategy, faith, and conquest.
