Games seem to be all about streamlining and simplifying themselves this generation. Making things easier to use and “dumbing down” the gameplay to be more accessible to the mainstream is the norm for gaming now. That just makes it more exciting when developers such as Paradox Interactive decide to stick to their guns and craft a deep, punishing strategy game. Crusader Kings II is just such a game, delivering an experience that’s not for everyone, but fun and satisfying when given some time, thought, and effort.
For players who can’t get enough of this period of history or this style of gameplay, here is a list of the best games like Crusader Kings players should check out.
The strategy genre has seen a lot of movers and shakers over the last ten years.
PC Invasion: Humble Bundle's latest offering features Paradox Interactive games like Europa Universalis IV, Magicka 2, and Crusader Kings II.
They haven't had a good game bundle in a long time, it seems. It is usually just books.