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24 games like Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) (2026)
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The short version
- Closest match: Stronghold: Definitive Edition, which made by the same studio, Firefly Studios.
- Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) is tagged Military, City Builder, Real Time Tactics, Medieval, Colony Sim, Building, War, Base-Building 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.
- 2 are from the same studio: Stronghold: Definitive Edition, Stronghold Crusader 2.
Why players value Stronghold Crusader HD (2012)
The five things Steam players tag Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) 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.
- Military
- City Builder
- Real Time Tactics
- Medieval
- Colony Sim
| Reception | on Steam (97% of 21,059) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | $1.99 |
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
- 1
Stronghold: Definitive Edition
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Firefly Studios; both open world, historical and strategy; shares 16 player tags including City Builder, Strategy and Real Time Tactics.
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 HD (2012) on: 4 of 5 — City Builder, Real Time Tactics, Medieval, Colony Sim
Why players like it: City Builder, Strategy, Real Time Tactics, Medieval, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold Crusader HD (2012): $4.49 — $2.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold Crusader HD (2012):City BuilderStrategyReal Time TacticsMedievalSandboxBuildingColony SimRTS
- 2
Age of Empires III (2007)
Why it matched: both open world, war, historical and strategy; shares 11 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 HD (2012) on: 2 of 5 — Military, City Builder
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 HD (2012):StrategyRTSBase-BuildingHistoricalResource ManagementCity BuilderWarSimulation
- 3
Stronghold Crusader 2
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Firefly Studios; both open world, historical and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Strategy, Medieval and City Builder; released around the same time (2014).
Stronghold Crusader 2 is the long awaited sequel to the original castle sim. After 12 years Stronghold returns to the desert with a new 3D engine and powerful Havok Physics. Crusader 2 recaptures the original game’s addictive, fast-paced gameplay and authentic castle simulation.
Stronghold Crusader 2 at a glance Released 2014 Studio Firefly Studios Player sentiment 72% positive of 18,080 Price $3.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.5/10 · Steam: (72% of 18,080)
Matches Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) on: 2 of 5 — City Builder, Medieval
Why players like it: Strategy, Medieval, City Builder, RTS, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold Crusader HD (2012): $3.99 — $2.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold Crusader HD (2012):StrategyMedievalCity BuilderRTSSimulationHistoricalBuildingResource Management
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Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
Why it matched: both open world, historical and strategy; shares 12 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 HD (2012) on: 2 of 5 — City Builder, Colony Sim
Why players like it: Strategy, Simulation, City Builder, Base-Building, Management — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold Crusader HD (2012): $9.99 — $8.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold Crusader HD (2012):StrategySimulationCity BuilderBase-BuildingManagementBuildingSandboxColony Sim
- 5
Manor Lords
Why it matched: both open world, historical and strategy; shares 12 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 HD (2012) on: 2 of 5 — City Builder, Medieval
Why players like it: Strategy, City Builder, Simulation, Historical, Base-Building — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold Crusader HD (2012): $25.99 — $24.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold Crusader HD (2012):StrategyCity BuilderSimulationHistoricalBase-BuildingMedievalManagementBuilding
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Farthest Frontier
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 12 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 HD (2012) on: 2 of 5 — City Builder, Medieval
Why players like it: Early Access, Historical, Agriculture, Medieval, 4X — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold Crusader HD (2012): $34.99 — $33.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold Crusader HD (2012):HistoricalMedievalCity BuilderResource ManagementRTSStrategyManagementBase-Building
- 7
Kingdoms and Castles
Why it matched: both open world and strategy; shares 12 player tags including City Builder, Colony Sim and Strategy; 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 HD (2012) on: 3 of 5 — City Builder, Medieval, Colony Sim
Why players like it: City Builder, Colony Sim, Strategy, Medieval, Building — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold Crusader HD (2012): $19.99 — $18.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold Crusader HD (2012):City BuilderColony SimStrategyMedievalBuildingSimulationSandboxResource Management
- 8
Victoria II
Why it matched: both open world, war, historical and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Strategy, Historical and Economy; released around the same time (2010).
Carefully guide your nation from the era of absolute monarchies in the early 19th century, through expansion and colonization, to finally become a truly great power by the dawn of the 20th century. Victoria II is a grand strategy game played during the colonial era of the 19th century, where the player takes control of a country, guiding...
Victoria II at a glance Released 2010 Studio Development Studio Player sentiment 92% positive of 20,016 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (92% of 20,016)
Matches Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) on: 1 of 5 — Military
Why players like it: Grand Strategy, Strategy, Historical, Political Sim, Politics — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold Crusader HD (2012): $19.99 — $18.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Stronghold Crusader HD (2012):StrategyHistoricalEconomySimulationMilitaryWarSandboxRTS
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Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition
Why it matched: both open world, war, historical and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Strategy, Medieval and Historical.
Spanning the most turbulent era in Western history, your quest for territory and power takes you through Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and even onto the shores of the New World.
Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition at a glance Released 2006 Studio CREATIVE ASSEMBLY Player sentiment 96% positive of 36,357 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (96% of 36,357)
Matches Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) on: 3 of 5 — Military, Real Time Tactics, Medieval
Why players like it: Strategy, Medieval, Historical, Turn-Based Strategy, Grand Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold Crusader HD (2012): $24.99 — $23.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold Crusader HD (2012):StrategyMedievalHistoricalWarRTSMilitaryReal Time TacticsSimulation
- 10
Crusader Kings III
Why it matched: both open world, war, historical and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Strategy, Medieval and Simulation.
Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages.
Crusader Kings III at a glance Released 2020 Studio Development Studio Player sentiment 90% positive of 143,235 Price $49.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (90% of 143,235)
Matches Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) on: 1 of 5 — Medieval
Why players like it: Strategy, Medieval, Grand Strategy, Simulation, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold Crusader HD (2012): $49.99 — $48.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Stronghold Crusader HD (2012):StrategyMedievalSimulationHistoricalManagementSandboxRTSWar
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Foundation
Why it matched: both open world and strategy; shares 12 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 HD (2012) on: 3 of 5 — City Builder, Medieval, Colony Sim
Why players like it: City Builder, Simulation, Medieval, Strategy, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold Crusader HD (2012): $23.44 — $21.45 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold Crusader HD (2012):City BuilderSimulationMedievalStrategySandboxResource ManagementManagementEconomy
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Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition
Why it matched: both open world, war, historical and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Strategy, RTS and Base-Building.
Celebrating its first year of delighting millions of global players, the award-winning and best-selling strategy franchise continues with Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition, putting you at the center of even more epic historical battles that shaped the world.
Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition at a glance Released 2021 Studio World's Edge Player sentiment 86% positive of 95,393 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (86% of 95,393)
Matches Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) on: 2 of 5 — City Builder, Medieval
Why players like it: Strategy, RTS, Base-Building, Multiplayer, War — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold Crusader HD (2012): $39.99 — $38.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold Crusader HD (2012):StrategyRTSBase-BuildingWarResource ManagementMedievalCity BuilderHistorical
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Prison Architect
Why it matched: both open world and strategy; shares 11 player tags including Simulation, Building and Sandbox; released around the same time (2015).
Only the world’s most ruthless Warden can contain the world’s most ruthless inmates. Design and develop your personalized penitentiary in Prison Architect.
Prison Architect at a glance Released 2015 Studio Introversion Software Player sentiment 89% positive of 73,744 Price $5.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (89% of 73,744)
Matches Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) on: 2 of 5 — City Builder, Colony Sim
Why players like it: Simulation, Building, Sandbox, Base-Building, Colony Sim — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold Crusader HD (2012): $5.99 — $4.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold Crusader HD (2012):SimulationBuildingSandboxBase-BuildingColony SimStrategyManagementCity Builder
- 14
Men of War: Assault Squad
Why it matched: both open world, war, historical and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, War and RTS; released around the same time (2011).
Men of War: Assault Squad delivers a deeply tactical WWII experience, blending large-scale strategy with intense, hands-on combat. Fight across multiple fronts – from European countryside to Pacific jungles and command every unit and every bullet on the battlefield.
Men of War: Assault Squad at a glance Released 2011 Studio Digitalmindsoft Player sentiment 87% positive of 5,176 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (87% of 5,176)
Matches Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) on: 2 of 5 — Military, Real Time Tactics
Why players like it: Strategy, World War II, War, Tactical, RTS — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold Crusader HD (2012): $9.99 — $8.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold Crusader HD (2012):StrategyWarRTSMilitaryReal Time TacticsHistoricalSimulationSandbox
- 15
Cossacks 3
Why it matched: both open world, war, historical and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Strategy, RTS and War; released around the same time (2016).
Cossacks 3 is the return of RTS classics. Obtain resources, build cities and research technologies while taking command of great armies, crushing enemies in grand historical warfares on land and sea!
Cossacks 3 at a glance Released 2016 Studio GSC Game World Player sentiment 82% positive of 16,136 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (82% of 16,136)
Matches Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) on: 1 of 5 — City Builder
Why players like it: Strategy, RTS, War, Multiplayer, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold Crusader HD (2012): $19.99 — $18.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold Crusader HD (2012):StrategyRTSWarHistoricalResource ManagementBase-BuildingCity BuilderIsometric
- 16
Dawn of Man
Why it matched: both open world, historical and strategy; shares 10 player tags including City Builder, Colony Sim 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 HD (2012) on: 2 of 5 — City Builder, Colony Sim
Why players like it: City Builder, Colony Sim, Survival, Strategy, Simulation — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold Crusader HD (2012): $12.49 — $10.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold Crusader HD (2012):City BuilderColony SimStrategySimulationHistoricalSandboxEconomyRTS
- 17
Railway Empire
Why it matched: both open world, historical and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Strategy, Simulation and Management.
In Railway Empire, you will create an elaborate and wide-ranging rail network, purchase over 40 different trains modelled in extraordinary detail, and buy or build railway stations, maintenance buildings, factories and tourist attractions to keep your travel network ahead of the competition.
Railway Empire at a glance Released 2018 Studio Gaming Minds Studios Player sentiment 83% positive of 9,712 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (83% of 9,712)
Matches Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) on: 1 of 5 — City Builder
Why players like it: Strategy, Simulation, Management, Trains, Economy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold Crusader HD (2012): $29.99 — $28.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold Crusader HD (2012):StrategySimulationManagementEconomyBuildingHistoricalReal-TimeSandbox
- 18
Anno 1800
Why it matched: both open world, historical and strategy; shares 10 player tags including City Builder, Strategy and Simulation.
Anno 1800™ – Lead the Industrial Revolution! Welcome to the dawn of the Industrial Age. The path you choose will define your world. Are you an innovator or an exploiter? A conqueror or a liberator? How the world remembers your name is up to you.
Anno 1800 at a glance Released 2019 Studio Ubisoft Mainz Player sentiment 81% positive of 32,232 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (81% of 32,232)
Matches Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) on: 1 of 5 — City Builder
Why players like it: City Builder, Strategy, Simulation, Economy, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold Crusader HD (2012): $59.99 — $58.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold Crusader HD (2012):City BuilderStrategySimulationEconomyResource ManagementSandboxRTSManagement
- 19
Against the Storm
Why it matched: both open world and strategy; shares 11 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 HD (2012) on: 2 of 5 — City Builder, Colony Sim
Why players like it: Strategy, City Builder, Simulation, Base-Building, Colony Sim — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold Crusader HD (2012): $8.99 — $7.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold Crusader HD (2012):StrategyCity BuilderSimulationBase-BuildingColony SimManagementBuildingResource Management
- 20
Total War: THREE KINGDOMS
Why it matched: both open world, war, historical and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, Historical and War.
Unite Ancient China under your rule through a thrilling blend of turn-based empire building and real-time battles. Use the Guanxi System and diplomacy to forge alliances, and build powerful armies with hundreds of unique infantry, cavalry and war machine units.
Total War: THREE KINGDOMS at a glance Released 2019 Studio CREATIVE ASSEMBLY Player sentiment 82% positive of 93,602 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (82% of 93,602)
Matches Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) on: 2 of 5 — Military, Real Time Tactics
Why players like it: Strategy, Historical, War, Turn-Based Strategy, Grand Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold Crusader HD (2012): $39.99 — $38.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold Crusader HD (2012):StrategyHistoricalWarRTSMilitaryReal Time TacticsSimulationSandbox
- 21
Victoria 3
Why it matched: both open world, war, historical and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Economy, Historical and Strategy.
Paradox Development Studio invites you to build your ideal society in the tumult of the exciting and transformative 19th century. Balance the competing interests in your society and earn your place in the sun in Victoria 3, one of the most anticipated games in Paradox’s history.
Victoria 3 at a glance Released 2022 Studio Development Studio Player sentiment 70% positive of 60,969 Price $49.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.3/10 · Steam: (70% of 60,969)
Matches Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) on: 1 of 5 — Military
Why players like it: Grand Strategy, Economy, Historical, Political Sim, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold Crusader HD (2012): $49.99 — $48.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Stronghold Crusader HD (2012):EconomyHistoricalStrategyManagementSimulationResource ManagementSandboxMilitary
- 22
Total War Battles: KINGDOM
Why it matched: both open world, war, historical and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, Medieval and War; released around the same time (2015).
The Cross Platform, bite-sized Total War – Easy to pick up, quick-fire strategy gaming sessions where you can expand your realm and fight battles no matter which device you choose.
Total War Battles: KINGDOM at a glance Released 2015 Studio CREATIVE ASSEMBLY Player sentiment 52% positive of 3,499 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 4.9/10 · Steam: (52% of 3,499)
Matches Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) on: 2 of 5 — City Builder, Medieval
Why players like it: Strategy, Free to Play, Medieval, Multiplayer, War — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold Crusader HD (2012):StrategyMedievalWarRTSCity BuilderSandboxHistoricalBuilding
- 23
Hearts of Iron IV
Why it matched: both open world, war, historical and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, War and Historical; released around the same time (2016).
Victory is at your fingertips! Your ability to lead your nation is your supreme weapon, the strategy game Hearts of Iron IV lets you take command of any nation in World War II; the most engaging conflict in world history.
Hearts of Iron IV at a glance Released 2016 Studio Paradox Development Studio Player sentiment 90% positive of 375,658 Price $49.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (90% of 375,658)
Matches Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) on: 1 of 5 — Military
Why players like it: Strategy, World War II, Grand Strategy, War, Historical — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold Crusader HD (2012): $49.99 — $48.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold Crusader HD (2012):StrategyWarHistoricalMilitarySimulationRTSSandbox
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Europa Universalis IV
Why it matched: both open world, war, historical and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Historical and Simulation; released around the same time (2013).
Rule your land and dominate the world with unparalleled freedom, depth and historical accuracy. Write a new history of the world and build an empire for the ages.
Europa Universalis IV at a glance Released 2013 Studio Development Studio Player sentiment 88% positive of 137,275 Price $49.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (88% of 137,275)
Matches Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) on: 1 of 5 — Military
Why players like it: Grand Strategy, Strategy, Historical, Simulation, 4X — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold Crusader HD (2012): $49.99 — $48.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Stronghold Crusader HD (2012):StrategyHistoricalSimulationMilitaryEconomySandboxManagement
Common questions
What game is most like Stronghold Crusader HD (2012)?
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 HD (2012)" 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 HD (2012). 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 HD (2012) do?
Stronghold: Definitive Edition, Stronghold Crusader 2 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.