Rising Lords is an upcoming turn-based strategy game currently being developed by independent studio, Argonwood. The tactical medieval strategy game features a combination of the most prolific aspects from strategy games, digital board games, and deck-based card games in order to create a deep gameplay experience for players.

Rising Lords offers a ton of player freedom when it comes to leading armies, or building settlements. Players have the ability to collect taxes and resources from their residents, control food rations, forge weapons for war, and so much more. Players must be careful not to rule with an iron fist however, as even the most content peasants can fight back.

Here is a full list of features included in Rising Lords:

• Striking the perfect balance - Play with juggle production, resource gathering, diplomacy and treason, tax and rations - all vital in being a successful lord

• Strategic battles - Besiege enemy cities to starve them out, go all-out attack, or wait for them to come

• Simultaneous multiplayer - Up to four players can make moves at once so there’s no need to wait for each individual player to take their turn

• The psychology of war - Play mind games with opponents by robbing or insulting them

• Subtle variables - Morale, terrain and fortifications have a huge impact on battle and the tide can turn quickly

• Customization - Tailor a leader’s look or skills and craft the perfect cities and troops

• Risks and opportunities - React to figures that visit the province. Find ways to take advantage, and work quickly to eliminate threats

• Take a pick - React to many different events and collect unique cards to surprise the enemy

Rising Lords launches on Steam Early Access on May 27. If you wish to stay up to date with the development of the game, you can visit Argonwood’s official website, or follow them on Twitter.