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Strategic Studies Group · Published by SNEG
Very Positive — 92% positive (103 reviews)
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Conquer kingdoms, wield dark magic, and lead armies in Warlords III: Darklords Rising. Master strategy in this fantasy world of warfare.
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4 Sept 2026Lowest: £2.49 · Highest: £2.4910 Oct 2026
Strategy · 2024 · More under £5 games
Command your armies and conquer kingdoms in Warlords III: Darklords Rising, a strategy game where you lead with dark magic. Prepare to master the art of warfare in a richly detailed fantasy world.
About this game
Enter a rich fantasy world of medieval warfare teeming with rage, revenge and bravery. This epic game of strategy and conquest now delivers a vastly larger world and deeper strategic gameplay that expands beyond the scope and depth of the original Warlords III: Reign of Heroes. Five epic campaigns and massive strategic battles serve as proving grounds that challenge the mettle of even the greatest Heroes and Warlords.
- Expanded Gameplay: 4 campaigns and 15 stand-alone scenarios, plus the original campaign and 13 scenarios from Warlords III Reign of Heroes.
- Advanced AI: The highly adaptable, challenging and aggressive AI counters every move and devices its own complex and dynamic counter strategies.
- Random Maps: An enhanced random map generator quickly and easily creates an infinite number of maps for unlimited replayability.
- More Heroes and Units: 5 NEW heroes and 31 units for a total of 15 heroes and 95 units each with their own unique abilities and special skills.
- More Spells: Cast 19 magic spells and 9 abilities for a total of 35 spells and 40 abilities.
- Simultaneous Turns: Revolutionary simultaneous movement enables you to charge, do battle and retreat all in real-time.
- Game Editor: Create your own Warlords universe with the map, item and campaign editor.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
Minimum:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 / 11
- Processor: 1.8 GHz
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 9.0
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Recommended
Recommended:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 / 11
- Processor: 1.8 GHz
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 9.0
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Supported Languages
English*
*languages with full audio support
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
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Warlords III: Darklords Rising - now 50% off
Save 50% on Warlords III: Darklords Rising during the SNEG Sale. Ends Wednesday!Conquer kingdoms, wield dark magic, and lead armies in Warlords III: Darklords Rising. Master strategy in this fantasy world of warfare.Also available in bundles: More from SNEG:Follow SNEG on SteamRead full article on Community Announcements (sneg_pawel)AnnouncementsOfficial
Warlords III: Darklords Rising - now 50% off
Save 50% on Warlords III: Darklords Rising during the SNEG Publisher Sale. Ends Monday!Conquer kingdoms, wield dark magic, and lead armies in Warlords III: Darklords Rising. Master strategy in this fantasy world of warfare.Also available in bundles: More from SNEG:SNEG Publisher SaleFollow SNEG on SteamRead full article on Community Announcements (sneg_pawel)AnnouncementsOfficial
Warlords IV is coming back!
Dear Warlords! We are happy to announce that in Q4 2026 we will re-release Warlords IV, a continuation of the award-winning series created by Steve Fawkner. Command your armies and save (or conquer) the lands of Etheria! The re-release will focus on making sure the game runs smoothly on modern systems. We'll share more details about the enhancements closer to game's release date - so be sure to wishlist and stay tuned for more news! More classics coming back Warlords IV is one of the six games that we are bringing back in Q4 this year: Rediscover the pastAnd if you want to scratch that retro itch right now, be sure to check out our SNEG Publisher Sale - with deals up to 90% off!Follow SNEG on SteamRead full article on Community Announcements (sneg_pawel)AnnouncementsOfficial
Warlords III: Darklords Rising - now 50% off
Save 50% on Warlords III: Darklords Rising during the Steam Summer Sale!Conquer kingdoms, wield dark magic, and lead armies in Warlords III: Darklords Rising. Master strategy in this fantasy world of warfare.Also available in bundles: View the SNEG Summer SaleFollow SNEG on SteamRead full article on Community Announcements (sneg_pawel)Patch NotesOfficial
Patch 1.0
Thanks for your support and for reporting the issues you've faced. We are monitoring the forum and working on improving the game's performance. Here is a list of tweaks introduced in the current patch: - Replaced software cursor with hardware cursor - Custom game font now works properly without the need to install it - Videos will now play on scenario endings - Centered launcher buttons - Game timer issues should be mitigated Please let us know if this helps. Best regards, SNEG TeamRead full article on Community Announcements (SNEG Team)
