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Rising Kingdoms

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2019

Should you play it?

Rising Kingdoms is a fantasy-themed RTS classic by Haemimont Games, originally released in 2005

What works
  • Unique faction mechanics and hero customization
  • Engaging and challenging campaigns
  • Nostalgic fantasy atmosphere and music
  • Map editor and modding support
  • Low price and good value
Things to keep in mind
  • Technical bugs and crashes, especially in campaigns
  • Lack of official multiplayer support
  • Outdated graphics and low resolution
  • Limited story depth and presentation
  • Some ui and control frustrations

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Kohan II: Kings of War

  • Perimeter

  • Krush Kill ‘N Destroy 2: Krossfire
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

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  • Autonomy

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  • Creativity

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From the same developer

From the same developer, ranked by motivational fit.

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Rising Kingdoms: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Fellowship, Domination. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Fantasy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Status, Fellowship.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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  • Competition

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  • Continuation

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    "Players report spending many hours and repeated playthroughs, indicating sustained engagement and habitual play."

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  • Creativity

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  • Domination

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    "While competitive, the game emphasizes balanced multiplayer and family-friendly play rather than exerting control or superiority."

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  • Escapism

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  • Expectation

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  • Exploration

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    "The game features a large world map with multiple regions to discover and conquer, encouraging exploration."

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  • Expression

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    "Customization of heroes and units with equipment and skill trees allows player expression."

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  • Fantasy

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    "Strong fantasy setting with mythical elements, imaginative races, and a fictional world."

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  • Fellowship

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    "Community exists but gameplay is mostly solo or competitive; limited social bonding or cooperative group play."

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  • Growth

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  • Health

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  • Idle

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  • Intimacy

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  • Leadership

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  • Relaxation

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  • Sensation

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  • Status

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