Throne of Lies®: Medieval Politics similar games & best alternatives

Throne of Lies®: Medieval Politics

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2017

Should you play it?

The 3D online multiplayer game of social deduction and mischief, inspired by medieval politics and the Werewolf/Mafia (1986) genre. Gather 'round the tabletop, uniting allies of the realm with strategy to distinguish friend from foe.

What works
  • Complex and deep social deduction gameplay
  • Large variety of meaningful roles with multiple abilities
  • Active and friendly community with developer support
  • Engaging strategic and psychological challenge
  • Immersive medieval fantasy setting
Things to keep in mind
  • Steep learning curve for new players
  • Small player base causing queue times off-peak
  • Some toxicity and harshness toward newcomers
  • Limited character customization
  • Bugs and occasional balance issues

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Top picks

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  • Wolvesville
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Untrusted

  • Zorbus

  • TDS - Tower Defense Strategy
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Throne of Lies®: Medieval Politics: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Status, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Domination.

Why this game works

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