Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) (2013)
- Developer
- FireFly Studios
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Simulation, Strategy
- Rating
- 4.9 of 5, 20,964 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 17 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
This game feels like a meticulous and deliberate real-time strategy with a strong emphasis on building and managing a medieval settlement while outsmarting aggressive AI opponents.
medievalstrategicmethodicaltacticalcity-buildingresource managementcompetitivechallenginghistorical
What players say
Players overwhelmingly praise Stronghold Crusader HD as a nostalgic childhood classic with iconic music, atmosphere, and a satisfying blend of economy management and real-time tactics. However, many report that the game no longer works on Windows 11 and that multiplayer functionality is broken, leaving long-time fans disappointed.
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More games like this
- Stronghold HD (2012) (2013)
- Stronghold Crusader 2 (2014)
- The Stronghold Collection (2009)
- Stronghold: Warlords (2021)
- Stronghold Legends: Steam Edition (2016)
- Stronghold 2: Steam Edition
- Stronghold: Definitive Edition (2023)
- Stronghold Kingdoms (2012)
More by Firefly Studios
- Stronghold HD (2012) (2013)
- Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition (2025)
- Stronghold 2: Steam Edition
- The Stronghold Collection (2009)
- Stronghold Legends: Steam Edition (2016)
- Stronghold: Definitive Edition (2023)
- Space Colony (2003)
- Space Colony: Steam Edition (2015)
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