Stop waiting for the Game of Thrones CRPG of your dreams and settle for the pleasant eurojank compromise instead
The article discusses the curious gap in gaming: despite being an obvious licensing fit, a Game of Thrones CRPG has yet to materialize. Written for PC Gamer’s “Weird Weekend” column—a regular feature celebrating gaming oddities and forgotten history—the piece explores why this seemingly perfect match hasn’t come to fruition.
Warhorse Studios emerges as the most likely candidate to have developed such a game, given the studio’s track record with Kingdom Come, a pair of critically acclaimed medieval simulations known for their unflinching attention to historical detail. However, the article suggests the reality of corporate ownership complicates matters. Warhorse’s parent company, Embracer, also owns Middle-earth Enterprises, creating a potential conflict of interest or priority issue that may have prevented the Game of Thrones project from moving forward.
The article’s headline encourages readers to “settle for the pleasant eurojank compromise instead,” suggesting there may be alternative games or experiences that offer similar qualities to what a Game of Thrones CRPG might provide. The piece is part of PC Gamer’s ongoing effort to highlight the weird, wonderful, and often overlooked corners of PC gaming culture.