Plague Lords is an upcoming strategy game from Red Unit Studios and HypeTrain Digital. In this open-world experience that combines adventure and base-building, you are in charge of a small settlement during the Black Death. Aside from creating a thriving town in the Middle Ages, you must also investigate multiple disappearances while keeping the plague at bay.

Its graphics and storyline make it a medieval contemporary to Disco Elysium or Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura. The visuals and interface fit the period, but its strategic requirements and procedurally generated world pose a unique challenge for players.

Sustain your village during the Plague

Plague Lords is set in the Middle Ages, specifically during the Bubonic Plague or the Black Death. In the midst of these dark times, you are in charge of a small ragtag team who finds a near-deserted village. You must train the people to become a reliable army, restore commerce, and turn it into a thriving city—balancing the traders, the craftsmen, and the militia.

Its overall design looks like a tabletop game, with character models and interactive buildings having indicators and platforms beneath them. The art style fits the medieval theme, making the game additionally immersive. Also, there is an overarching storyline that pushes the gameplay forward. Also, it’s worth noting that every time you start a new game, you experience a randomly generated world that makes every playthrough unique.

There are also over 30 professions to choose from, and even characters infected with the plague offer unique advantages. Its attempt at immersion creates a lot of different gameplay challenges, such as infected characters attacking randomly or the day-night cycles affecting visibility. Also, there are various sim-like parameters such as thirst and hunger. Once you get past the initial learning curve, the game is fun and addictive.

An addictive strategy experience

In Plague Lords, you lead a small team to revive a nearly deserted village during the Bubonic Plague. The game's medieval set design, immersive art style, and random world generation ensure each playthrough is unique. With over 30 professions and dynamic challenges like plague-infected characters, the game offers diverse gameplay experiences. Balancing commerce, training, and survival amidst the plague makes it both engaging and addictive after mastering the learning curve.