Crusader Kings III

September 1, 2020 Paradox Development Studio Paradox Interactive
Role-playing (RPG) Simulator Strategy
Series X|S Linux PC PS5 Mac
About

Crusader Kings III is the newest generation in the medieval role-playing grand strategy game series Crusader Kings. Expand and improve your realm, whether a mighty kingdom or modest county. Use marriage, diplomacy and war to increase your power and prestige in a meticulously detailed map that stretches from Spain to India, Scandinavia to Central Africa.
Storyline

But uneasy lies the head that wears a crown! Your cunning is your greatest weapon, and intelligence is the key to all successful strategy. Guard your life and the future of your dynasty, because enemies foreign and domestic envy your status. Engage in espionage, join political factions, punish heretics or use assassins to make sure your throne passes safely to the next generation.
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User Score
91.3
Critic Score
87.1
Total Score
200
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Game Info

Release Date September 1, 2020
Developer Paradox Development Studio
Publisher Paradox Interactive
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer
Perspective Bird view / Isometric, Text
Themes Historical, Sandbox, Warfare
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