If none of those strike your fancy, you can head off on your own by plucking an obscure regent from literally anywhere on the map. That includes letting them tinker with the sexual and religious norms common to the feudal world.Ĭrusader Kings 3 features dozens of pre-generated starting characters spread all across the world, with timelines that kick off in either the ninth or the 11th century. But, at its core, the game is a simulation custom-made to allow players to explore alternate histories. In our review, we described it as an elastic storytelling engine - one that rewards improvisation, while also heaving in a hefty amount of randomness. Epic grand strategy role-playing game Crusader Kings 3 is one of the best PC games in a generation.