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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  • Outdated graphics and low resolution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

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From the same developer

From the same developer, ranked by motivational fit.

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  • Purple star: this page’s game at the centre — everything is relative to it.
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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

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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.

Last update: 27/08/2026