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24 games like Stronghold Crusader 2 (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Stronghold Crusader 2 on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
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The short version
- Closest match: Stronghold: Definitive Edition, which made by the same studio, Firefly Studios.
- Stronghold Crusader 2 is tagged Strategy, Medieval, City Builder, RTS, Multiplayer, Simulation, Historical, Co-op by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 1 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
- 2 are from the same studio: Stronghold: Definitive Edition, Stronghold Crusader HD (2012).
Why players value Stronghold Crusader 2
The five things Steam players tag Stronghold Crusader 2 with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.
- Strategy
- Medieval
- City Builder
- RTS
- Multiplayer
| Reception | on Steam (72% of 18,080) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | $3.99 |
Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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Stronghold: Definitive Edition
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Firefly Studios; both open world, historical, atmospheric and strategy; shares 10 player tags including City Builder, Strategy and Medieval.
Greetings sire! Your stronghold awaits you. Build a castle economy, besiege unforgettable villains and return to the 'castle sim' that started it all. Experience this classic RTS with upgraded visuals, modernised gameplay, Steam multiplayer and a new campaign.
Stronghold: Definitive Edition at a glance Released 2023 Studio Firefly Studios Player sentiment 87% positive of 10,346 Price $4.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (87% of 10,346)
Matches Stronghold Crusader 2 on: 5 of 5 — Strategy, Medieval, City Builder, RTS, Multiplayer
Why players like it: City Builder, Strategy, Real Time Tactics, Medieval, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold Crusader 2: $4.49 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold Crusader 2:City BuilderStrategyMedievalSandboxBuildingRTSBase-BuildingHistorical
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Manor Lords
Why it matched: both open world, survival, historical and strategy; shares 11 player tags including Strategy, City Builder and Simulation.
Manor Lords is a medieval strategy game featuring in-depth city building, large-scale tactical battles, and complex economic and social simulations. Rule your lands as a medieval lord – the seasons pass, the weather changes, and cities rise and fall.
Manor Lords at a glance Released 2024 Studio Slavic Magic Player sentiment 84% positive of 90,905 Price $25.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (84% of 90,905)
Matches Stronghold Crusader 2 on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, Medieval, City Builder, RTS
Why players like it: Strategy, City Builder, Simulation, Historical, Base-Building — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold Crusader 2: $25.99 — $22.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold Crusader 2:StrategyCity BuilderSimulationHistoricalBase-BuildingMedievalBuildingResource Management
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Stronghold Crusader HD (2012)
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Firefly Studios; both open world, historical and strategy; shares 10 player tags including City Builder, Medieval and Building; released around the same time (2013).
The highly anticipated sequel to the best-selling Stronghold, Stronghold Crusader HD throws you into historic battles and castle sieges from the Crusades with fiendish AI opponents, new units, 4 historical campaigns and over 100 unique skirmish missions.
Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) at a glance Released 2013 Studio Firefly Studios Player sentiment 97% positive of 21,059 Price $1.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (97% of 21,059)
Matches Stronghold Crusader 2 on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, Medieval, City Builder, RTS
Why players like it: Military, City Builder, Real Time Tactics, Medieval, Colony Sim — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold Crusader 2: $1.99 — $2.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold Crusader 2:City BuilderMedievalBuildingBase-BuildingStrategySandboxResource ManagementRTS
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Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
Why it matched: both open world, survival, historical and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Strategy, Simulation and City Builder.
Build a soviet republic from an impoverished country into a rich industrial superpower in a city builder with intricate production chains and a fully simulated global economy. Manage the lives of your citizens from education to work and party loyalty to criminal activity.
Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic at a glance Released 2024 Studio 3Division Player sentiment 91% positive of 27,164 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (91% of 27,164)
Matches Stronghold Crusader 2 on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, City Builder, RTS
Why players like it: Strategy, Simulation, City Builder, Base-Building, Management — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold Crusader 2: $9.99 — $6.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold Crusader 2:StrategySimulationCity BuilderBase-BuildingBuildingSandboxSurvivalResource Management
- 5
Foundation
Why it matched: both open world, survival, atmospheric and strategy; shares 10 player tags including City Builder, Simulation and Medieval.
Foundation is a grid-less, laidback medieval city-building game with a focus on organic development, monument construction and resource management.
Foundation at a glance Released 2025 Studio Polymorph Games Player sentiment 87% positive of 24,163 Price $23.44 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (87% of 24,163)
Matches Stronghold Crusader 2 on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, Medieval, City Builder, RTS
Why players like it: City Builder, Simulation, Medieval, Strategy, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold Crusader 2: $23.44 — $19.45 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold Crusader 2:City BuilderSimulationMedievalStrategySandboxResource ManagementBuildingBase-Building
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Planetbase
Why it matched: both open world, survival, atmospheric and strategy; shares 9 player tags including City Builder, Base-Building and Strategy; released around the same time (2015).
Guide a group of space settlers trying to establish a base on a remote planet. Grow food, collect energy, mine resources, survive disasters and build a self-sufficient colony in a harsh and unforgiving environment.
Planetbase at a glance Released 2015 Studio Madruga Works Player sentiment 80% positive of 10,438 Price $7.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (80% of 10,438)
Matches Stronghold Crusader 2 on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, City Builder, RTS
Why players like it: Colony Sim, City Builder, Base-Building, Space, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold Crusader 2: $7.49 — $3.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold Crusader 2:City BuilderBase-BuildingStrategySurvivalSimulationResource ManagementBuildingSandbox
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Kingdoms and Castles
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 10 player tags including City Builder, Strategy and Medieval; released around the same time (2017).
Kingdoms and Castles is a city-building simulation game about growing a kingdom from a tiny hamlet to a sprawling city and imposing castle. Make trade agreements, alliance, and war with neighboring AI controlled kingdoms. Each villager and resource is individually simulated.
Kingdoms and Castles at a glance Released 2017 Studio Lion Shield, LLC Player sentiment 94% positive of 31,404 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (94% of 31,404)
Matches Stronghold Crusader 2 on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, Medieval, City Builder, RTS
Why players like it: City Builder, Colony Sim, Strategy, Medieval, Building — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold Crusader 2: $19.99 — $16.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold Crusader 2:City BuilderStrategyMedievalBuildingSimulationSandboxResource ManagementBase-Building
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Total War: ATTILA
Why it matched: both open world, survival, historical, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Historical and RTS; released around the same time (2015).
Against a darkening background of famine, disease and war, a new power is rising in the great steppes of the East. With a million horsemen at his back, the ultimate warrior king approaches, and his sights are set on Rome… The next instalment in the multi award-winning PC series that combines turn-based strategy with real-time tactics,...
Total War: ATTILA at a glance Released 2015 Studio CREATIVE ASSEMBLY Player sentiment 82% positive of 37,686 Price $44.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (82% of 37,686)
Matches Stronghold Crusader 2 on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, Medieval, RTS, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Strategy, Historical, War, Turn-Based Strategy, Grand Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold Crusader 2: $44.99 — $41.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold Crusader 2:StrategyHistoricalRTSTacticalMedievalSurvivalSimulation
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Surviving Mars
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 9 player tags including City Builder, Strategy and Survival; released around the same time (2018).
There will be challenges to overcome. Execute your strategy and improve your colony’s chances of survival while unlocking the mysteries of this alien world. Are you ready? Mars is waiting for you.
Surviving Mars at a glance Released 2018 Studio Haemimont Games Player sentiment 80% positive of 28,730 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (80% of 28,730)
Matches Stronghold Crusader 2 on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, City Builder, RTS
Why players like it: Colony Sim, City Builder, Strategy, Survival, Space — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold Crusader 2:City BuilderStrategySurvivalBase-BuildingSimulationResource ManagementBuildingSandbox
- 10
Jurassic World Evolution 2
Why it matched: both open world, survival, atmospheric and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Building, Simulation and Sandbox.
Jurassic World Evolution 2 is the much-anticipated sequel to Frontier’s highly successful Jurassic World Evolution. This bold new era in the Jurassic World Evolution game franchise builds upon the ground-breaking and immersive 2018 management simulation.
Jurassic World Evolution 2 at a glance Released 2021 Studio Frontier Developments Player sentiment 90% positive of 47,023 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (90% of 47,023)
Matches Stronghold Crusader 2 on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, City Builder, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Dinosaurs, Building, Simulation, Management, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold Crusader 2: $59.99 — $56.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold Crusader 2:BuildingSimulationSandboxStrategyCity BuilderResource ManagementBase-BuildingSurvival
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Dawn of Man
Why it matched: both open world, survival, historical and strategy; shares 8 player tags including City Builder, Survival and Strategy.
Command a settlement of ancient humans, guide them through the ages in their struggle for survival. Hunt, gather, craft tools, fight, research new techs and face the challenges the environment will throw at you.
Dawn of Man at a glance Released 2019 Studio Madruga Works Player sentiment 87% positive of 17,830 Price $12.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (87% of 17,830)
Matches Stronghold Crusader 2 on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, City Builder, RTS, Multiplayer
Why players like it: City Builder, Colony Sim, Survival, Strategy, Simulation — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold Crusader 2: $12.49 — $8.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold Crusader 2:City BuilderSurvivalStrategySimulationHistoricalSandboxRTSResource Management
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Jurassic World Evolution
Why it matched: both open world, survival, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Building, Simulation and Strategy; released around the same time (2018).
Place yourself at the heart of the Jurassic franchise and build your own Jurassic World. Bioengineer dinosaurs that think, feel and react intelligently to the world around them and face threats posed by espionage, breakouts and devastating tropical storms in an uncertain world where life always finds a way.
Jurassic World Evolution at a glance Released 2018 Studio Frontier Developments Player sentiment 87% positive of 55,272 Price $44.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (87% of 55,272)
Matches Stronghold Crusader 2 on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, City Builder, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Building, Dinosaurs, Simulation, Management, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold Crusader 2: $44.99 — $41.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold Crusader 2:BuildingSimulationStrategySandboxCity BuilderResource ManagementSurvival
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Against the Storm
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Strategy, City Builder and Simulation.
A dark fantasy city builder where you must rebuild civilization in the face of apocalyptic rains. As the Queen’s Viceroy, lead humans, beavers, lizards, foxes, and harpies to reclaim the wilderness and secure a future for civilization's last survivors.
Against the Storm at a glance Released 2023 Studio Eremite Games Player sentiment 94% positive of 37,338 Price $8.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (94% of 37,338)
Matches Stronghold Crusader 2 on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, City Builder, RTS
Why players like it: Strategy, City Builder, Simulation, Base-Building, Colony Sim — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold Crusader 2: $8.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold Crusader 2:StrategyCity BuilderSimulationBase-BuildingBuildingResource ManagementSurvivalSandbox
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Farthest Frontier
Why it matched: both survival, historical and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Historical, Medieval and City Builder.
Protect and guide your people as you forge a town from untamed wilderness at the edge of the known world. Harvest raw materials, hunt, fish and farm to survive. Produce crafted items to trade, consume, equip and fight with as you battle for your survival against the elements and outside threats.
Farthest Frontier at a glance Released 2025 Studio Crate Entertainment Player sentiment 86% positive of 25,411 Price $34.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (86% of 25,411)
Matches Stronghold Crusader 2 on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, Medieval, City Builder, RTS
Why players like it: Early Access, Historical, Agriculture, Medieval, 4X — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold Crusader 2: $34.99 — $31.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold Crusader 2:HistoricalMedievalCity BuilderResource ManagementRTSStrategyBase-BuildingBuilding
- 15
Factorio
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Base-Building, Resource Management and Sandbox; released around the same time (2016).
Factorio is a game about building and creating automated factories to produce items of increasing complexity, within an infinite 2D world. Use your imagination to design your factory, combine simple elements into ingenious structures, and finally protect it from the creatures who don't really like you.
Factorio at a glance Released 2016 Studio Wube software Player sentiment 98% positive of 233,978 Price $35.00 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.6/10 · Steam: (98% of 233,978)
Matches Stronghold Crusader 2 on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, City Builder, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Automation, Base-Building, Resource Management, Sandbox, Crafting — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold Crusader 2: $35.00 — $31.01 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold Crusader 2:Base-BuildingResource ManagementSandboxStrategySurvivalBuildingSimulationCity Builder
- 16
Age of Empires III (2007)
Why it matched: both open world, historical and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Strategy, RTS and Base-Building; released around the same time (2012).
Microsoft Studios brings you three epic Age of Empires III games in one monumental collection for the first time.
Age of Empires III (2007) at a glance Released 2012 Studio Ensemble Studios Player sentiment 91% positive of 32,254 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (91% of 32,254)
Matches Stronghold Crusader 2 on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, City Builder, RTS, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Strategy, RTS, Base-Building, Multiplayer, Historical — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold Crusader 2:StrategyRTSBase-BuildingHistoricalResource ManagementCity BuilderSimulationClassic
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Dwarf Fortress
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, Simulation and Base-Building.
Build a fortress and try to help your dwarves survive against a deeply generated world. Keep your dwarves happy, grow their community and beware of digging too deeply. The deepest, most intricate simulation of a world that's ever been created.
Dwarf Fortress at a glance Released 2022 Studio Bay 12 Games Player sentiment 95% positive of 31,446 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (95% of 31,446)
Matches Stronghold Crusader 2 on: 2 of 5 — Strategy, City Builder
Why players like it: Dwarf, Colony Sim, Strategy, Simulation, Base-Building — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold Crusader 2: $29.99 — $26.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold Crusader 2:StrategySimulationBase-BuildingCity BuilderSandboxBuildingSurvivalResource Management
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The Riftbreaker
Why it matched: both open world, survival, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Base-Building, Survival and Strategy.
The Riftbreaker is a solo or Co-op base-building, survival game with Action-RPG elements for up to 4 players. Hack & slash countless hordes of enemies. Build up your base, craft powerful weapons and research new inventions to survive.
The Riftbreaker at a glance Released 2021 Studio EXOR Studios Player sentiment 90% positive of 24,729 Price $8.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (90% of 24,729)
Matches Stronghold Crusader 2 on: 1 of 5 — Strategy
Why players like it: Base-Building, Tower Defense, Survival, Strategy, Hack and Slash — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold Crusader 2: $8.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold Crusader 2:Base-BuildingSurvivalStrategyResource ManagementBuildingSandboxSimulation
- 19
Medieval Dynasty
Why it matched: both open world, survival, historical and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Building, Medieval and Survival.
Hunt, survive, build and lead in the harsh Middle Ages: Create your own Medieval Dynasty and ensure its long-lasting prosperity or die trying! Play alone or team up with friends to enjoy the ultimate medieval experience.
Medieval Dynasty at a glance Released 2021 Studio Render Cube Player sentiment 90% positive of 52,077 Price $34.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (90% of 52,077)
Matches Stronghold Crusader 2 on: 2 of 5 — Medieval, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Crafting, Building, Multiplayer, Co-op, Medieval — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold Crusader 2: $34.99 — $31.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold Crusader 2:BuildingMedievalSurvivalSandboxBase-BuildingSimulationHistorical
- 20
HUMANKIND
Why it matched: both open world, survival, historical and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, City Builder and Historical.
Rewrite history by shaping a civilization as unique as you are. Combine 60 cultures from the Ancient Era to the Modern Age to lead your empire to victory. Build thriving cities, outsmart rivals in epic battles, spread your influence and leave your mark on HUMANKIND™.
HUMANKIND at a glance Released 2021 Studio AMPLITUDE Studios Player sentiment 69% positive of 28,708 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.4/10 · Steam: (69% of 28,708)
Matches Stronghold Crusader 2 on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, City Builder, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, 4X, Multiplayer, City Builder — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold Crusader 2: $4.99 — $1.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold Crusader 2:StrategyCity BuilderHistoricalSimulationTacticalBuildingSurvival
- 21
Frostpunk
Why it matched: both survival, atmospheric and strategy; shares 8 player tags including City Builder, Survival and Resource Management; released around the same time (2018).
Frostpunk is the first society survival game. As the ruler of the last city on Earth, it is your duty to manage both its citizens and infrastructure. What decisions will you make to ensure your society's survival? What will you do when pushed to breaking point? Who will you become in the process?
Frostpunk at a glance Released 2018 Studio 11 Bit Studios Player sentiment 93% positive of 137,121 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (93% of 137,121)
Matches Stronghold Crusader 2 on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, City Builder, RTS
Why players like it: City Builder, Survival, Resource Management, Strategy, Post-apocalyptic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold Crusader 2: $29.99 — $26.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Stronghold Crusader 2:City BuilderSurvivalResource ManagementStrategyBuildingBase-BuildingSimulationRTS
- 22
Fallout Shelter
Why it matched: both open world, survival, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Base-Building, Survival and Simulation; released around the same time (2015).
Fallout Shelter puts you in control of a state-of-the-art underground Vault from Vault-Tec. Build the perfect Vault, keep your Dwellers happy, and protect them from the dangers of the Wasteland.
Fallout Shelter at a glance Released 2015 Studio Bethesda Game Studios Player sentiment 88% positive of 82,585 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (88% of 82,585)
Matches Stronghold Crusader 2 on: 2 of 5 — Strategy, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Free to Play, Base-Building, Survival, Post-apocalyptic, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold Crusader 2: Free — free
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, monetisation inside the game, lost progress or broken saves (details)
Shared with Stronghold Crusader 2:Base-BuildingSurvivalSimulationStrategyBuildingSandbox
- 23
Craft The World
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Building, Sandbox and Survival; released around the same time (2014).
Craft The World is a unique sandbox strategy game, the mix of Dungeon Keeper, Terraria and Dwarf Fortress. Explore a random generated world populated by dangerous creatures, build a dwarf fortress, gather resources, and craft all the items, weapons, and armor you need.
Craft The World at a glance Released 2014 Studio Dekovir Entertainment Player sentiment 88% positive of 17,058 Price $18.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (88% of 17,058)
Matches Stronghold Crusader 2 on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, City Builder, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Dwarf, Colony Sim, Crafting, Building, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold Crusader 2: $18.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold Crusader 2:BuildingSandboxSurvivalStrategySimulationCity BuilderResource Management
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Kingdom: New Lands
Why it matched: both open world, survival, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Survival, Base-Building and Building; released around the same time (2016).
Kingdom: New Lands builds upon the award-winning gameplay and mystery of Kingdom by introducing an abundance of new content to the IGF-nominated title while maintaining the simplicity and depth that legions of monarchs have come to experience and enjoy.
Kingdom: New Lands at a glance Released 2016 Studio Noio Player sentiment 85% positive of 12,353 Price $1.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (85% of 12,353)
Matches Stronghold Crusader 2 on: 2 of 5 — Strategy, Medieval
Why players like it: Tower Defense, Survival, Base-Building, Minimalist, Exploration — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold Crusader 2: $1.49 — $2.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold Crusader 2:SurvivalBase-BuildingBuildingStrategyMedievalSimulation
Common questions
What game is most like Stronghold Crusader 2?
Stronghold: Definitive Edition, on the evidence we have. It made by the same studio, Firefly Studios. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Stronghold Crusader 2" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Stronghold Crusader 2. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
What else did the makers of Stronghold Crusader 2 do?
Stronghold: Definitive Edition, Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) are also from Firefly Studios, and appear in the list below for that reason as well as on tag overlap.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.