Stronghold 2: Steam Edition
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Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) on Steam
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The highly anticipated sequel to the best-selling Stronghold, Stronghold Crusader HD throws you into historic battles and castle sieges from the Crusades with fiendish AI opponents, new units, 4 historical campaigns and over 100 unique skirmish missions.
Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) is a military, city builder and real time tactics game
developed and published by Firefly Studios.
Released on October 21st 2013 is available on Windows, Steam Deck and Steam Machine
in 11 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Japanese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Ukrainian and Portuguese - Brazil.
It has received 17,579 reviews of which 17,052 were positive and 527 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. 😍
The game is currently priced at 7.99€ on Steam.
The Steam community has classified Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) into these genres:
Military
City Builder
Real Time Tactics
Medieval
Colony Sim
Building
Base Building
Strategy
War
Sandbox
Management
Real-Time
Resource Management
RTS
Isometric
Economy
Historical
2D
Tower Defense
Simulation
Here is the detailed breakdown of supported languages for Stronghold Crusader HD (2012):
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| Spanish - Spain | |||
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| Portuguese - Brazil | |||
| Ukrainian |
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Windows
- OS *: Windows 7/8/10/11 with latest service packs
- Processor: Intel Pentium 4 1.6Ghz or equivalent
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: 64MB DirectX 8.1 Compatible
- DirectX: Version 8.1
- Storage: 850 MB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 8.1 Compatible
- Additional Notes: GameRanger software will be installed for mutiplayer matchmaking support
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The game stopped working after a recent Windows 11 update, and I cannot launch it even after enabling the "DirectPlay" option. I really loved this game, and now I feel sad and disappointed that I can no longer play it. Dear Steam team: Could you please improve or fix the game so I can play one of my favorites?
Stronghold Crusader is one of those timeless strategy games that never gets old. Building an economy, designing the perfect castle, and watching huge battles unfold is still incredibly satisfying. The soundtrack and voice lines are iconic, and the gameplay has aged surprisingly well. A true RTS classic that keeps me coming back. Highly recommended for anyone who loves castle-building and strategy games.
I want to thank everyone who worked hard to create this game. This game shaped my entire childhood and brings back so many wonderful memories from those years. It reminds me of a time when my brother wasn't married yet 😒, and every night after work he would come home and we would play together. We had such a great time! Even today, there are days when I open the game, sit in the main menu, listen to the music, stare at the screen, and relive all those beautiful memories. The days when everything wasn't so difficult. The days when life felt more beautiful. The days when my only concern was keeping the people in my castle fed! Thank you all so much.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I've been playing Stronghold Crusader since the early 2000s, and somehow, more than two decades later, I still find myself coming back to it. I have well over 300 hours logged on Steam alone, and that's not even counting all the time I spent playing it before Steam tracking existed. What makes this game special is how well it blends city building, resource management, and real-time strategy. Building up your castle, managing your economy, and then watching massive battles unfold never gets old. Every match feels different depending on the map, the AI opponents, and the strategy you decide to use. The AI characters are still some of the most memorable in any strategy game. Each lord has their own personality and playstyle, which adds a lot of variety and replayability. Even after all these years, I still enjoy setting up custom skirmishes and seeing how different combinations of opponents play out. Sure, the graphics show their age, but the gameplay more than makes up for it. In a lot of ways, Stronghold Crusader remains more enjoyable than many modern RTS games because it focuses on what matters: solid mechanics, satisfying progression, and endless replay value. There aren't many games I can honestly say I've been playing for over 20 years, but Stronghold Crusader is one of them. If you're a fan of strategy games and somehow haven't tried it yet, you're missing out on a true classic. This is easily one of my favorite RTS games of all time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) is currently priced at 7.99€ on Steam.
No, Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 7.99€ on Steam.
Yes, Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) received 17,052 positive votes out of a total of 17,579 achieving an impressive rating of 9.45.
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Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) was developed and published by Firefly Studios.
Yes, Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) is playable and fully supported on Windows.
No, Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) is not playable on MacOS.
No, Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) is not playable on Linux.
Yes, Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) is playable on Steam Deck, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.
Yes, Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) is playable on Steam Machine, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.
No, Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) does not support VR.
Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) offers both single-player and multi-player modes.
Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) offers both Co-op and PvP modes.
No, Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) does not currently offer any DLC.
No, Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
No, Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) 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.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Stronghold Crusader HD (2012).
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Last Updates| Steam data | 28 September 2026 13:45 UTC |
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| Steam price | 27 October 2026 04:04 UTC |
| Steam reviews | 21 October 2026 18:08 UTC |
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Developer
Firefly Studios
Publisher
Firefly Studios
Release
21 Oct 2013
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