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Is Cross of the Dutchman worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Players who want a story-led action adventure set in medieval Europe
- Fans of Frisian history and folk legends
- Players interested in resistance stories involving local communities
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking army-management or settlement-management gameplay
- Players who prefer contemporary or futuristic settings over medieval historical fiction
- Players looking for climbing, puzzle-solving, or multiplayer shooting
Our take on Cross of the Dutchman
The historical setting and resistance story receive most of the emphasis, while the store text gives only a broad action-adventure label for the gameplay. The narrative premise is specific, but the play structure is not explained in comparable detail.
What is Cross of the Dutchman?
Cross of the Dutchman is an action-adventure game based on the folk legend of Pier Gerlofs Donia.
The story is set in Frisia, a province of medieval Western Europe, near the start of the 16th century. Pier and his family initially live peacefully while Saxon forces invade nearby villages and make life difficult for local people. After Pier becomes involved with the invaders, the situation worsens. He then gathers a group of farmers and forms a resistance against the Saxon forces. The events surrounding this conflict establish Pier as the figure remembered in the legend of the Cross of the Dutchman.
How Cross of the Dutchman plays
- 01Frisian Historical Setting
- The story unfolds in Frisia during medieval Western Europe near the beginning of the 16th century.
- 02Farmer Resistance
- Pier brings local farmers together to oppose the Saxon forces invading nearby villages.
- 03Legend-Based Narrative
- The game uses the story of Pier Gerlofs Donia as the basis for its central conflict.
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Cross of the Dutchman: platforms & release
Is Cross of the Dutchman worth it?
It is worth it if: players who want a story-led action adventure set in medieval Europe. Skip it if: players seeking army-management or settlement-management gameplay.
Where can I download Cross of the Dutchman?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Cross of the Dutchman's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Cross of the Dutchman on?
Windows, macOS and Linux.
