Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord
Action
Indie
RPG
Simulation
Strategy
Single-player
Multi-player
PvP
Online PvP
Steam Achievements
Steam Trading Cards
Steam Workshop
Partial Controller Support
Steam Cloud
Includes level editor
Remote Play on Tablet
Family Sharing

A strategy/action RPG. Create a character, engage in diplomacy, craft, trade and conquer new lands in a vast medieval sandbox. Raise armies to lead into battle and command and fight alongside your troops in massive real-time battles using a deep but intuitive skill-based combat system.

Developers: TaleWorlds Entertainment
Publishers: TaleWorlds Entertainment
Release Date: Oct 25, 2022
Price (USD): $24.99
Current Players: 68k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Very Positive(87%)
immersive experience
combat system
sandbox mode
large-scale battles
modding community
DLC skepticism
repetitive combat
multiplayer potential
unfinished features
technical issues
lack of depth
AI behavior
reliance on mods
The general sentiment towards the game is enthusiastic yet critical. Players appreciate the game's sandbox nature and combat system but feel that its incomplete features and technical issues hinder the experience. Many players value the modding community for enriching the game, but criticize the reliance on it to address core gameplay improvements. Despite the game's flaws, it holds a special place for those who enjoy its unique combination of strategy and RPG elements.

Positive Points

  • The game offers a highly immersive and engaging medieval sandbox experience.
  • Players appreciate the combat system, which is skill-based, challenging, and satisfying.
  • The ability to command large-scale battles and manage troops is a highlight for many players.
  • The game's sandbox mode allows for a variety of playstyles, including becoming a merchant, mercenary, king, or bandit.
  • The modding community significantly enhances the game's replayability and depth.
  • Negative Points

  • The game feels unfinished to many players, with various aspects needing further development or polish.
  • Frequent technical issues, including crashes and bugs, frustrate players.
  • Many players criticize the lack of depth in diplomacy, AI behavior, and certain game mechanics.
  • Updates often break mod compatibility, causing frustration among mod users.
  • Some players feel that the game relies too heavily on mods to reach its full potential.
  • Mixed Points

  • The introduction of DLC, like War Sails, has been met with both excitement and skepticism due to the game's incomplete base features.
  • The game's combat offers a strong foundation, but some players find its repetitive nature and lack of depth in other areas a letdown.
  • Multiplayer potential is recognized, but current implementation is seen as neglected and underdeveloped.
  • Common Themes

  • The game's replayability and modding potential are frequently praised.
  • Players enjoy the role-playing and strategic elements, though they desire more depth.
  • Technical issues, including crashes and AI problems, are common complaints.
  • There is a significant demand for more content and improvements to existing systems.
  • Updated 11/27/2025, 12:01:01 AM UTC