Strategy · February 4, 2009

Knights of Honor (2009)

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As King, it is your duty to lead your people in their struggle to raise your kingdom from its humble beginnings to a position of power and prestige. War, diplomacy and a burgeoning economy are the means by which you increase your power and expand your influence. A unique Knight-management system will offer you brand new possibilities to enhance your personal strategy. Loyal knights blessed with special skills stand true at your side. Use them wisely in the military, the administration of your lands and in diplomacy, and then use their hard-won experience to further develop their talents as you see fit. Astute development of your estates and castles both satisfies your people and secures you decided strategic advantages. A suitable infrastructure can soon promote a flourishing economy. Exotic resources and relicts are spread over the game world and will reward your complete kingdom with special amenities. Lead your hand picked troops into battle and conquer enemy realms. Storm massive fortresses or lay siege to them and starve your enemies out or even poison the water. Defend your own realms against invading forces and use your tactical skills wisely. Use your feel for diplomacy when concluding trade agreements or entering into military alliances. Choose husbands for your daughters wisely, consolidating your power through marriage. Be ever on the watch for assassins and spies - and do not get caught yourself.

Position in Strategy

MetricThis titleGenre position
Review volume2.3k Steam reviewsTop 89% in Strategy
Positive rating93% positiveGenre average: 84% — this title sits in top 25%
Metacritic77/100Genre average 79 — top 68% of Strategy titles
Engagement hours11 h averageTop 70% for session depth among Strategy

Community Tag Signals

Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.

  • Strategy · 114
  • Medieval · 72
  • Grand Strategy · 53
  • RTS · 45
  • Historical · 36
  • War · 33
  • Classic · 23
  • Singleplayer · 22
  • Great Soundtrack · 14
  • Multiplayer · 13
  • Simulation · 8
  • Real-Time · 8
  • Diplomacy · 6

Peer Strategy titles

Comparable titles in the same genre and review-volume band — ranked by Steam positive percentage.

Strategy releases from 2009

11 Strategy titles launched in 2009 — top 6 by review volume.

Reception Metrics

Steam community

93%Very Positive · 2.3k reviews

2.2k positive · 162 negative

Metacritic

77/100 critic aggregate

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Metacritic user score

8.8/10

Curator recommendations

2.1k

Release & Availability

Release dateFeb 4, 2009
DeveloperBlack Sea Studios Ltd
PublisherParadox Interactive
Base price$2.49 -75%
PlatformsWindows
Estimated owners100k–1M
External linksMetacritic page · Support

Engagement Profile

All-time avg

11h

short (5–15 hours)

Median

4h

Typical completion time

Features & Capabilities

Multiplayer

  • Multi-player

Other

  • Single-player
  • Family Sharing

Editions & Packages

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