Many large fantasy universes that we know from pop culture have received major video games: For Warhammer, there is Total War: Warhammer 3 or the MMORPG. For Lord of the Rings, there is the MMORPG LOTRO and large action-adventures. But the most popular fantasy series in recent years, Game of Thrones, does not have such a game. However, that could change in 2025.
What is currently the best game about Game of Thrones? The best game related to Game of Thrones is currently considered to be Crusader Kings 3, in the mod “A Song of Ice and Fire”:
This is a Total Conversion Mod that was released in April 2023 and has been consistently developed since then. The current version can be found in the Steam Workshop. The mod is so extensive that it even has its own Reddit with about 64,000 participants.
The mod for Crusader Kings 3 transforms the medieval, historical world of the game into the fantasy world of Westeros and brings thousands of characters into play.
The game mainly revolves around the intrigues, the diplomacy, and the battles among the characters from the series. Players follow scripted events and can influence the course of the game.
Fan mod is not a perfect solution for many Game of Thrones fans
What is the problem? Crusader Kings 3 is not a game for everyone; it requires a deep engagement with the subject to get into it.
The games from Paradox were once legendary ridiculed as:
In Sweden, they make games that consist only of maps. Nobody knows how to play them, and people just stare at the maps for hours watching the colors change.
This is indeed heretical but fundamentally true.
So, such a mod is not for everyone: compared to a “polished game,” there are some things that feel a bit raw. Additionally, you need to purchase the base game for the mod.
While the mod is generally considered really great, it is not a substitute for a “finished proper game.” For such a strong license as Game of Thrones, “Just install a fan mod for a trivial strategy game” is not a particularly great solution.
In a thread on Reddit, many Game of Thrones fans express their astonishment that their favorite franchise has still not received a proper AAA game after such a long time, but only mobile games or a fan mod.
In 2025, an official and an unofficial hope are set to be released
What could change? In 2025, the action-adventure “Crimson Desert” is set to be released. While it nominally has nothing to do with Game of Thrones, its aesthetics heavily resemble the fantasy universe with a “John Snow” lookalike as the protagonist.
The positive aspect of Crimson Desert is that there is really hope for high quality. Pearl Abyss, who are behind the MMORPG Black Desert, are known for technically high-quality games. Crimson Desert is set to become their flagship game and looked impressive in the first trailers.
New Game of Thrones game had its 1st beta test in January
However, the actual hope for fans is Game of Thrones: Kingsroad, which is set to be released in 2025. This will be an open-world action-adventure game coming from the South Korean mobile specialist Netmarble.
A closed beta for the game recently took place, and on Facebook, you can see some players raving about their fantastic experience and urging the developers to reopen the servers immediately so they can continue playing.
However, whether a game that is being released simultaneously for mobile and PC can meet the high expectations of the fans is still uncertain. Netmarble is known for deep and quite complex games, but their previous titles have often been monetized in a way that is not appreciated in the West. We will definitely keep an eye on the game on MeinMMO: Game of Thrones: New trailer for the upcoming action RPG shows familiar faces – Who can we meet?
