Rematch II · City builders
Manor Lords vs Against the Storm
Two city builders from the same publisher with opposite ideas: one town you build for months, or a new town every few hours.
1 : 4 Winner: Against the Storm
Manor Lords 87
You want a calm, gorgeous medieval town to build and care for.
1
West · Winner
Against the Storm 91
You want a city builder with fresh puzzles every run.
4
Five rounds
- Round 1AtmosphereManor LordsManor Lords' medieval valley is unmatched.
- Round 2DepthAgainst the StormSpecies, blueprints and glades give endless decisions.
- Round 3ReplayAgainst the StormNo two settlements in Against the Storm are alike.
- Round 4Finished gameAgainst the StormManor Lords is still in Early Access.
- Round 5PriceAgainst the Storm$29.99 against $39.99.
Tale of the tape
| Compare | Manor Lords | Against the Storm |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 87 / 100 | 91 / 100 |
| Rank | Ozeki | Yokozuna |
| Price | $39.99 | $29.99 |
| Players | Single-player | Single-player |
| Difficulty | Demanding | Demanding |
| Typical playtime | ~40 h | ~80 h |
| Steam Deck | Playable | Playable |
| Systems | Windows | Windows |
| Released | 26 Apr 2024 (EA) | 8 Dec 2023 |
| Depth | 92 | 90 |
| Feel | 88 | 92 |
| Easy to start | 80 | 82 |
| Replay | 84 | 94 |
| Value | 86 | 94 |
Pick Against the Storm if
You want a city builder with fresh puzzles every run.
Against Manor Lords it wins on depth and replay value: no two towns play the same, and the game is finished and polished. It is the better choice if you like puzzles, variety and short sessions.
Full review →Pick Manor Lords if
You want a calm, gorgeous medieval town to build and care for.
Against Against the Storm it wins on atmosphere and freedom: you build one town you care about, slowly and beautifully. It is the better choice if you like calm planning and medieval realism.
Full review →Our call. Against the Storm wins 4 rounds to 1. Pick Manor Lords if you want to build one beautiful town slowly.
Updated 20 Oct 2026. Prices are US Steam list prices. Rounds are editorial judgements; scores follow our method.
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