However, if you are a purist, the original Steam version (if you bought it before 2016) supports Steam Cloud saves and achievements. But for 99% of new players hunting for this lost classic in 2024, the is the gold standard.
The Lord of the Rings: War in the North is a gritty, co-op action RPG that explores the brutal conflict occurring in the northern reaches of Middle-earth while Frodo and the Fellowship head south. Released in 2011 by Snowblind Studios, it remains a cult classic for fans of Tolkien’s lore and hack-and-slash gameplay.
If that's correct, "The Lord of the Rings: War in the North" is an action role-playing game set in the Lord of the Rings universe, specifically in the areas of Middle-earth north of Mordor. The game was released in 2011.