Manor Lords, the medieval city builder/strategy hybrid developed by solo developer Slavic Magic, has taken the gaming world by storm with its recent early access release on Steam. Within hours of its launch, Manor Lords has become Steam’s best-selling title and the fourth most played game, boasting over 156K concurrent players.

Since the debut of its demo in 2022, Manor Lords has captured the attention of gamers, garnering half a million wishlists on Steam. This number has continued to grow steadily, with an additional half a million wishlists added just this week, bringing the total to over 3 million by the time of the early access release.

Following its release, Manor Lords quickly climbed the ranks on Steam’s most-played charts, surpassing popular titles like Grand Theft Auto 4, Rust, Apex Legends, and Rainbow Six Siege. With 156K concurrent players, Manor Lords is only behind perennial favorites PUBG, Dota 2, and Counter-Strike 2 in the rankings.

Despite being in early access, Manor Lords has already received praise for its impressive gameplay and potential. Eurogamer’s Robert Purchese commended the game’s confidence and captivating elements, noting that while there is still room for development, the foundation is strong. With plans to remain in early access for approximately a year, Manor Lords has the opportunity to evolve into something truly exceptional.

Excitement surrounding Manor Lords continues to grow as players eagerly anticipate the game’s full release. With its current success and promising future, Manor Lords is poised to make a lasting impact in the gaming community.