The game takes place in a medieval setting, with rulers of several counties warring for the right to be king of the land.

Players grow crops, accumulate resources, manufacture weapons, manage armies, build and lay siege to castles, capture provinces, and ultimately attempt to conquer their enemies.

Compared to the original, Lords of the Realm II features updated graphics and an improved management system.

"[2][3] In the United States, Lords of the Realm II debuted in 16th place on PC Data's computer game sales rankings for December 1996.

[8] Returning to the top 20 in May and June,[9][10] Lords of the Realm II became the 14th-best-selling computer game in the United States during 1997's first half.