Stronghold 2: Steam Edition

- 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
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.
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