
Updated by Ritwik Mitra: Medieval fantasy is a popular genre that many video games have explored to great effect. Some of the most famous book series are in this genre such as Lord of the Rings, A Song of Ice and Fire, and The Chronicles of Narnia. It blends magic and folklore with the culture, economics, government structure, and sometimes the history of medieval Europe. The root of the medieval fantasy genre got its start in literature. RELATED: The RPGs With The Best Side Quests The genre is known for its swords, dragons, monarchies, and knights.

Due to this, a lot of the most well-known and popular game series are in the medieval fantasy genre.

Gamers tend to be fans of medieval fantasy and those that love medieval fantasy tend to love video games.
