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Gird your loins and sharpen your steel! Besiege 20 unique enemy lords and battle friends online, in this expanded remaster of the classic 'castle sim'. Relive history with new units, opponents, visuals, audio, campaigns, skirmish trails, co-op and larger maps.

Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition is a strategy, real time tactics and city builder game developed and published by FireFly Studios.
Released on July 15th 2025 is available only on Windows in 20 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Czech, Dutch, Hungarian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian and Arabic.

It has received 1,930 reviews of which 1,750 were positive and 180 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 17.99€ on Steam with a 10% discount, but you can find it for 13.74€ on Eneba.

The Steam community has classified Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition into these genres:

Strategy Real Time Tactics City Builder Colony Sim Sandbox Tower Defense Building Economy Medieval War Base Building PvP RTS 2D Isometric Historical Open World Simulation Atmospheric Resource Management

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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10/11 64 Bit
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i3-6100 or equivalent (Arm processors are not supported)
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Graphics Card with 2GB VRAM (for 1080p) or 3GB VRAM (for 1440p) or 4GB VRAM (for 4k)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 7 GB available space

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July 2025
thanks firefly studios for all the care and respect with this relic.. and for launching it just in the right time we really needed a gift like this in such dark and difficult times we're living this is even better than the previous version, everything we loved is here and the new characters are so cool i promise.. your success.. will be.... *laughs sadistically* exquisite!!
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July 2025
The original Stronghold Crusader wasn’t just a game to me, it was a part of my childhood. I still remember walking home from school every day as a child, and that walk always felt extra long—not because of the distance, but because I couldn’t wait to get home and play this game on my old computer. Those memories with castles, armies, and battles have lingered with me ever since. Now, I'm a middle-aged man with a full-time job, a family, and a child of my own. Gaming has become a luxury, as life is just too busy. I am so glad that they made this Definitive Edition—it is a time machine that brings me back to my childhood and allows me to be that worry-free child again. Even just for one or two hours, I'll be happy. There is lots of content in this remake, and I believe it’s worth the money. And unlike the previous remake, this time they finally added Skirmish mode and Co-op mode. They are game-changers for players like me who are no longer up for intense PvP games. I thank the Firefly Studios for making this re-make, and I hope both veterans and newcomers will enjoy it!
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July 2025
game of my childhood, over 20 years passed, but still remember playing it while being kid
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July 2025
When it comes to Stronghold Crusader, you might’ve heard the legendary phrase: “The only strategy game I like”. And yeah, I’m one of those people - not big on RTS in general, but this one? I’ve sunk hundreds of hours into it. Let’s break down why it still hits. [*]Visuals. This is peak 2D art. Clean, charming, and timeless - it still looks great, even decades later. No flashy shaders needed. [*]Gameplay. The core loop is split into three satisfying parts: 1. Castle Building. Armed with precise tools and a wide variety of walls, towers, and gates, building your own fortress feels both strategic and creative. Whether you're optimizing for defense, economy, or just building the castle of your dreams - it’s all here. 2. Economy. The economic system is surprisingly deep, with a nice balance of management and planning. Though it has its quirks - like the fact that unlimited access to a high-value resource basically breaks the market - more often than not, you’re scraping by with tight micromanagement. It keeps you on your toes. 3. Battles. Unique units, siege weapons galore, and tactical depth that rewards positioning and map awareness. Resource placement, ally/enemy locations, terrain - every little detail matters. Sometimes the only way to win is to outthink your enemy. Difficulty? Earned. [*]Game Modes & Flexibility. Stronghold Crusader is whatever kind of game you want it to be: Love building but not fighting? Sandbox mode has you covered. Craving some tough military campaigns? Dive into dozens of handcrafted maps. Prefer structured objectives and story-driven content? Enjoy over 100 missions across four historical campaigns. Want a custom skirmish with specific rules? Tweak it to your heart’s content - solo or with friends. [*]Definitive Edition Improvements: QoL updates, modern tweaks, and a smoother experience overall. It's a real upgrade without losing that old-school charm. Props to the devs for breathing new life into a classic. Even if RTS isn’t your thing, this game might just convert you. It's not just nostalgic - it’s legitimately good. Stay tuned - the developers have planned updates for the game, which will add new content.
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July 2025
Stronghold Crusader is the definition of comfy. It's pleasant to listen to, pleasant to play, pleasant to look at, and has many pleasant peasants for your omnipresent pleasure. I hope the game will have great success cause you deserve it. Listening to the community nowadays is really rare thing. Thank you for keeping this beautiful series alive. Many of us have grown with this game. You guys made our childhood awesome. All i can say is thank you so much <3 The desert awaits us!!!
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Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition is currently priced at 17.99€ on Steam.

Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition is currently available at a 10% discount. You can purchase it for 17.99€ on Steam.

Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition received 1,750 positive votes out of a total of 1,930 achieving a rating of 8.65.
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Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition was developed and published by FireFly Studios.

Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition is not playable on MacOS.

Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition is not playable on Linux.

Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition offers both single-player and multi-player modes.

Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition offers both Co-op and PvP modes.

Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition does not currently offer any DLC.

Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition is fully integrated with Steam Workshop. Visit Steam Workshop.

Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition does not support Steam Remote Play.

Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

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Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition
-10% 19.99€ 17.99€ -32% 19.99€ 13.74€
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180
Game modes
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Developer
FireFly Studios
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Release 15 Jul 2025
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