Stronghold 3 Gold (2012)

Developer: FireFly Studios
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 1.6 of 5, 4,837 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 6.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Building and defending a medieval castle feels tense and methodical, with day and night cycles that shift from management to siege survival.

medievalstrategicatmosphericresource managementbase-buildingsurvivalpunishingeconomy

What players say

Players split on this one. Some admire the dark atmosphere and night missions, others call it a parody of the first game. Most agree it is the weakest in the series, with crashing, small maps, and finicky building placement. Long-time fans say it was abandoned early despite its potential.

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