Medieval StartUp

Medieval tavern management sim with crafting, exploration, and village expansion

Editions Aspic Games · Released Nov 1, 2025 · Early Access

Reviews: Very Positive; 93% of 60
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 1; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 3 months ago; Jul 4, 2026
Minimum PC: 3GB VRAM; 4 GB RAM · 3.3 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Medieval StartUp?

You run a tavern in a medieval swamp in this single-player, Early Access management sim. You gather resources, prepare food and drinks, serve customers, and manage stock, staff, and loans, gradually expanding into an inn and building a village around it.

For you if...

+you like gradual upgrades and unlocking new trades
+you enjoy a medieval setting and a relaxed pace

Not for you if...

−you want to build without worrying about money
−you want multiplayer rather than managing a business alone

What players say

93% of 60 reviews are positive

Players praise the management loop and early access to worker automation. Technical reports are mixed: some players describe bugs and rough edges, while others report smooth play.

Screenshots and trailer

Medieval StartUp system requirements

Minimum: 3GB VRAM, 4 GB RAM, 3.3 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 - 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core2 Duo 2.4GHz or equivalent
Graphics: 3GB VRAM
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 3400 MB available space

Does Medieval StartUp have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Medieval StartUp run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Default controller config not fully functional
Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 23
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: French, English, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Turkish.

Does Medieval StartUp use AI-generated content?

Yes. The developers disclose AI-generated content on the game's Steam page:

AI was used to speed up the game’s code development and to create certain 2D visuals, such as illustrations and icons.

The statement mentions: ArtCode

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam