In Field of Glory: Kingdoms, players manage a royal domain, balancing authority and disorder while overseeing various factions, units, and buildings. The game features a complex system of governance, where players must maintain control over their population and vassals through edicts and military actions.

The storyline of Field of Glory: Kingdoms is set in 1054, shortly after the Great Schism, and spans over two centuries of intricate European, African, and Middle Eastern history, where players navigate political intrigue and warfare.

Field of Glory: Kingdoms stands out with its extensive integration with Field of Glory II: Medieval, allowing players to export and import battle results, as well as its large-scale asynchronous multiplayer system, enabling competition against real opponents.