Stronghold: Warlords (2021)

Developer: FireFly Studios
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 3.3 of 5, 5,292 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You manage resources and direct troops in large-scale historical sieges, balancing economic growth with tactical military campaigns.

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What players say

Players are split: some say it's a decent fresh take on the series with nice graphics and sandbox mode, while others find the campaign too short with no time for castle building, and maps are too small. Long-time fans often compare it unfavorably to Stronghold 1 and Crusader. There are reports of crashes and bugs, and some players criticize the depiction of Vietnamese as a tribe.

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