Underplayed Gems

Stronghold 2: Steam Edition

Stronghold 2: Steam Edition cover
Developer
FireFly Studios
Genres
Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.4 of 5, 5,713 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 13 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A methodical medieval simulation where you balance resource management and military tactics while building and managing a castle economy.

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What players say

Players say this 2005 Stronghold is the best of the series, praising its detailed castle building and focus on maintaining a functional kingdom. However, the game has AI issues during sieges, annoying micromanagement, and some bugs on modern systems.

Screenshots

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