Castles & Castellans is a hybrid of real-time strategy and third-person action. Rule from the castle-building RTS view - construct, manage, and fortify against looming threats. Then step into the castellan’s boots in TPP, fighting side by side with your soldiers atop the very walls you built.
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Mar 16, 2026
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Coming Soon To Early Access

The developers of this game intend to release as a work in progress, developing with the feedback of players.

Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“We’re using Early Access to improve the game with real Player feedback - especially balance, pacing, difficulty, and usability. Help from the Community will help us validate maps, surface edge-cases we miss internally, and prioritize quality-of-life improvements. We plan to keep iterating, communicate changes, and react to any reports throughout the Early Access.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Our current estimate is **around 2 years**. This may change based on feedback, scope, and development realities.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“Our **current plan** (which - please note - is subject to change) is to expand content and polish. Areas we’re exploring include:

* A **story-driven campaign**.
* **Additional standalone maps**.
* Broader quality-of-life and balance passes.
* General polish, performance work, and bug fixing.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access build **today** includes:

* **Two standalone maps**, each offering roughly **2–4 hours** of gameplay.
* Core mechanics are implemented and playable - please see the "About This Game" section for more reference on those.

Not in the Early Access build yet:

* No campaign.
* No additional standalone maps beyond the two listed above.

Please consider purchasing based on the content that’s available **now**, not on future plans which are subject to change.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“**Yes.** We **plan** to increase the price when we leave Early Access to reflect added content and improvements.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“Primarily through **Steam discussions** and **Discord**. We’ll post updates, gather feedback in dedicated channels (e.g., bug reports, balance, ideas), run polls on priorities, and iterate based on what we learn.”
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Planned Release Date: Mar 16, 2026

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About This Game

Castles & Castellans blends two genres: real-time strategy and third-person action.

From the castle view (RTS), you command your subjects-gather resources, manage the economy, and construct fortifications to prepare for incoming threats.

From the castellan view (TPP), you step directly into the role of the lord of the castle, leading from the front as you fight alongside your soldiers atop the walls you built.

Your first challenge is building a strong economy:

  • Chop wood in the surrounding forests.

  • Mine stone for walls and upgrades.

  • Trade in the marketplace, turning resources into gold to recruit and equip your forces.

Expand your domain with essential structures:

  • Upgrade the keep to unlock advanced technologies and defenses.

  • Raise cottages to house more workers.

  • Construct barracks to recruit soldiers and strengthen your army.

Prepare for relentless assaults by fortifying your stronghold:

  • Erect wooden palisades or stone walls to resist ever-stronger enemies.

  • Climb the battlements and command your men to rain arrows and fire on attackers.

  • Face off against bandits, raiders, and organized armies determined to bring down your castle.

Castles & Castellans is currently in Early Access. The game includes two standalone maps, each offering around two hours of playtime. A full campaign mode with additional maps, progression, and new features is planned for future updates.

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

AI might be used to create store and/or library images.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows 10 64-bit (1909) or Windows 11
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 (4–6 cores)
    • Memory: 16 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB or GTX 1650 SUPER / AMD Radeon RX 580 8 GB (DX12)
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Storage: 20 GB available space
    • Sound Card: DirectX-compatible
    • Additional Notes: 64-bit CPU & OS required. Designed for 1080p/Low settings; features like Lumen/hardware ray tracing disabled at minimum. Integrated GPUs not supported.
    Recommended:
    • OS: Windows 10 64-bit (22H2) or Windows 11
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-11400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (or better)
    • Memory: 32 GB RAM
    • Graphics: RTX 3060 12 GB / RX 6700 XT or better
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Storage: 30 GB available space
    • Sound Card: DirectX-compatible
    • Additional Notes: Targets 1080p/High ~60 FPS with Lumen (Software GI). TSR/FSR upscaling supported.
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