[Top 10] Best Viking Strategy Games

Updated:

23 Sep 2024

10. Crusader Kings 3: Northern Lords, 2020, Xbox, Playstation, PC

What the game is about?

Like a lot of the games on this list, Crusader Kings is a real time strategy game that has you build up a a clan inspired by different civilisations throughout the years to conquer land on the map.

Crusader Kings is a firmly established franchise that is now critically acclaimed and shows no sign of slowing down. The only issue is to make it more Viking-like, there is a Northern Lords DLC needed to make that happen.

What makes Crusader Kings III fun and interesting

Huge map
Large number of factions
Large modding community
Immersive relationships

Fun Factor: 75/100

9.Vikings War of Clans, 2015, Android, IOS, Web Browser

What the game is about?

This game is your bog standard clan building MMORPG published by Plarium. It is free to play with plenty of contains plenty of Viking references and has gained 4.4 stars across the board.

What makes Vikings War of Clans fun and interesting

Free to play
Colourful pallet
As of 2019 there are at least 845 kingdoms

Fun Factor: 75/100

8. The Banner Saga, 2014, Switch, PC

The game pits you to travel through a Norse inspired world in a simply epic story driven strategy RPG, where your choices have consequences.

You take control of a caravan traveling through the land while fighting off a war loving race called the Dredge that despise humans.

You play as two characters who’s lives will intersect throughout the game. Funded by a kickstarter campaign this series has established itself and is very well loved.

What makes The Banner Saga fun and interesting gameplay

Beautiful art style
Intricate and interesting story
Fun to play gameplay

Fun Factor: 75/100

7. Viking Rise, 2023 ,Android, Ios

A brand new online multiplayer RTS war game.

You play as the chieftain of your tribe and after being caught in a storm work to protect your people and thrive…against monsters that come out at night.

What makes Viking Rise fun and interesting

Brand New Game
Great artwork
Easy to use UI

Fun Factor: 80/100

6.Frozenheim, 2021, PC

This game places you as the Jarl of a serene Norse colony simulator. The game contains real-time combat alongside the settlement management mechanics.

Similar to games like Medieval Dynasty you will create and work through your characters family line.

A beautiful and thought provoking game inspired from Norse folklore.

What makes Frozenheim fun and interesting

Expansive settlement management
Longevity in playing
Solid combat mechanics

Fun Factor: 75/100

5. Viking City Builder, TBA, Steam

Not actually out yet but has all the makings of a great game for this list.

Developer Titan GameZ has released a ton of footage that shows one of the most in depth clan building games going.

Beautiful screenshots of both the war and building aspects. Its already on my wish list and it should be on yours too.

What makes Viking City Builder fun and interesting

Incredible graphics
Sure to be the most advanced game on this list
Huge levels of immersion

Fun Factor: TBA/100

4.Bad North, 2018, Xbox, Playstation, Switch, IOS, Android,

What the game is about?

Bad North is a challenging tactical roguelite game, where you need to think tactically in real time.

The game sets you on the opposite side to the Vikings, where you need to build up and defend your idyllic island to defend against the advancing hordes of Viking invaders.

The islands have different shapes and advantages and this game has a basic yet beautiful and charming animation style to it.

What makes Bad North fun and interesting

Simple and relaxing to play
Looks fantastic
Easy to pick up and play but strategies are needed to succeed

Fun Factor: 80/100

3. Expeditions: Viking, 2017, Steam

What the game is about?

Landing as a small band of warriors on the shores of England around 790 BC, as the chief you must lead your people in this squad based tactical role playing game. Developed by Logic Artists this game has achieved a 9/10 on Steam and a 74% on the ever harsh metacritic.

What makes Expeditions: Vikings fun and interesting

The squad based element really gives this game an edge
Immersive gameplay
Smart AI
Great Graphics

Fun Factor: 88/100

2. Northgard, 2018, Xbox, Switch, Playstation, Linux, Steam

What the game is about?

Based on elements of Norse Mythology this game gives you control of your clan as you vie for control of a newly discovered as yet explored continent.

Bright cartoon style colours and lots of great little references make this a very fun and relaxing game to play.

What makes Northgard fun and interesting

Immersive
A lot of great references
Can be played on way more devices than others on this list
Stunning graphics

Fun Factor: 92/100

1. Mount and Blade II: Bannerlord, 2020, Xbox, Playstation, PC

What the game is about?

Starting out experiencing an attack on your family and the loss of your parents you select your character with huge detail.

You can select your culture, the Sturgians in the game are essentially Vikings, with character names like Ragnar and Raganvand, living in the snowy areas and having long braids and bushy beards it is easy to see where the influences come from.

The game follows your characters goal to remake the Dragon Banner while building your armies and families influence over the world. It is a stretch to call this a ‘Viking’ game but with the right roleplaying it can at least feel like it.

This game however is such an expansive game to play, you can do anything. With RTS and RPG qualities, you can be an all conquering tyrant, a merchant, a mercenary, a simple soldier, a crime leader or a blacksmith.

The combat is mind-blowing, after over 100 hours taking part in sieges climbing ladders with over 1000 men on each side it still blows my mind. The game is currently free on the Xbox Game Pass.

What makes Mount and Blade fun and interesting

A lot of fun to play
Can be enjoyed by anyone
A hugely immersive experience
So many options on how you play the game

Fun Factor: 100/100

Comment down below on what you think about any of these games, if you are now thinking of playing one of them and if there are any Viking inspired games I might have missed. Cheers.