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Lead your noble family in this medieval colony sim, facing off against class conflict, religious struggle, and political treachery. Tend to your people’s needs, uncover the lost knowledge of a fallen empire, and engage in nefarious plots against your enemies.

2024StrategySimulationRPGEarly Access29.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby Long Jaunt
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Frequently asked about Norland

Does Norland run on Steam Deck?
Norland is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Norland cost?
Norland is listed on Steam at 29.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Norland?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Norland are Manor Lords, Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic, RimWorld.
Who developed Norland?
Norland was developed by Long Jaunt and published by Hooded Horse.

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