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24 games like Stronghold: Definitive Edition (2026)
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The short version
- Closest match: Stronghold Crusader HD (2012), which made by the same studio, Firefly Studios.
- Stronghold: Definitive Edition is tagged City Builder, Strategy, Real Time Tactics, Medieval, Sandbox, Building, Colony Sim, RTS 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 Crusader HD (2012), Stronghold Crusader 2.
Why players value Stronghold: Definitive Edition
The five things Steam players tag Stronghold: Definitive Edition 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.
- City Builder
- Strategy
- Real Time Tactics
- Medieval
- Sandbox
| Reception | on Steam (87% of 10,346) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | $4.49 |
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 Crusader HD (2012)
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Firefly Studios; both open world, historical and strategy; shares 16 player tags including City Builder, Real Time Tactics and Medieval.
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: Definitive Edition on: 5 of 5 — City Builder, Strategy, Real Time Tactics, Medieval, Sandbox
Why players like it: Military, City Builder, Real Time Tactics, Medieval, Colony Sim — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold: Definitive Edition: $1.99 — $2.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold: Definitive Edition:City BuilderReal Time TacticsMedievalColony SimBuildingBase-BuildingStrategySandbox
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Stronghold Crusader 2
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Firefly Studios; both open world, historical, atmospheric and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Strategy, Medieval and City Builder.
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: Definitive Edition on: 4 of 5 — City Builder, Strategy, Medieval, Sandbox
Why players like it: Strategy, Medieval, City Builder, RTS, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold: Definitive Edition: $3.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold: Definitive Edition:StrategyMedievalCity BuilderRTSSimulationHistoricalBuildingResource Management
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Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
Why it matched: both open world, historical and strategy; shares 11 player tags including Strategy, Simulation and City Builder; released around the same time (2024).
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: Definitive Edition on: 3 of 5 — City Builder, Strategy, Sandbox
Why players like it: Strategy, Simulation, City Builder, Base-Building, Management — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold: Definitive Edition: $9.99 — $5.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold: Definitive Edition:StrategySimulationCity BuilderBase-BuildingBuildingSandboxColony SimResource Management
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Foundation
Why it matched: both open world, atmospheric and strategy; shares 11 player tags including City Builder, Simulation and Medieval; released around the same time (2025).
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: Definitive Edition on: 4 of 5 — City Builder, Strategy, Medieval, Sandbox
Why players like it: City Builder, Simulation, Medieval, Strategy, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold: Definitive Edition: $23.44 — $18.95 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold: Definitive Edition:City BuilderSimulationMedievalStrategySandboxResource ManagementEconomyBuilding
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Manor Lords
Why it matched: both open world, historical and strategy; shares 11 player tags including Strategy, City Builder and Simulation; released around the same time (2024).
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: Definitive Edition on: 4 of 5 — City Builder, Strategy, Medieval, Sandbox
Why players like it: Strategy, City Builder, Simulation, Historical, Base-Building — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold: Definitive Edition: $25.99 — $21.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold: Definitive Edition:StrategyCity BuilderSimulationHistoricalBase-BuildingMedievalBuildingResource Management
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Dawn of Man
Why it matched: both open world, historical and strategy; shares 9 player tags including City Builder, Colony Sim and Strategy; released around the same time (2019).
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: Definitive Edition on: 3 of 5 — City Builder, Strategy, Sandbox
Why players like it: City Builder, Colony Sim, Survival, Strategy, Simulation — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold: Definitive Edition: $12.49 — $8.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold: Definitive Edition:City BuilderColony SimStrategySimulationHistoricalSandboxEconomyRTS
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Kingdoms and Castles
Why it matched: both open world and strategy; shares 11 player tags including City Builder, Colony Sim and Strategy.
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: Definitive Edition on: 4 of 5 — City Builder, Strategy, Medieval, Sandbox
Why players like it: City Builder, Colony Sim, Strategy, Medieval, Building — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold: Definitive Edition: $19.99 — $15.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold: Definitive Edition:City BuilderColony SimStrategyMedievalBuildingSimulationSandboxResource Management
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Against the Storm
Why it matched: both open world and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Strategy, City Builder and Simulation; released around the same time (2023).
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: Definitive Edition on: 3 of 5 — City Builder, Strategy, Sandbox
Why players like it: Strategy, City Builder, Simulation, Base-Building, Colony Sim — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold: Definitive Edition: $8.99 — $4.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold: Definitive Edition:StrategyCity BuilderSimulationBase-BuildingColony SimBuildingResource ManagementSandbox
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Anno 1800
Why it matched: both open world, historical and strategy; shares 9 player tags including City Builder, Strategy and Simulation; released around the same time (2019).
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: Definitive Edition on: 3 of 5 — City Builder, Strategy, Sandbox
Why players like it: City Builder, Strategy, Simulation, Economy, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold: Definitive Edition: $59.99 — $55.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold: Definitive Edition:City BuilderStrategySimulationEconomyResource ManagementSandboxRTSHistorical
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Prison Architect
Why it matched: both open world and strategy; shares 11 player tags including Simulation, Building and Sandbox.
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: Definitive Edition on: 3 of 5 — City Builder, Strategy, Sandbox
Why players like it: Simulation, Building, Sandbox, Base-Building, Colony Sim — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold: Definitive Edition: $5.99 — $1.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold: Definitive Edition:SimulationBuildingSandboxBase-BuildingColony SimStrategyCity Builder2D
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Planetbase
Why it matched: both open world, atmospheric and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Colony Sim, City Builder and Base-Building.
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: Definitive Edition on: 3 of 5 — City Builder, Strategy, Sandbox
Why players like it: Colony Sim, City Builder, Base-Building, Space, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold: Definitive Edition: $7.49 — $3.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold: Definitive Edition:Colony SimCity BuilderBase-BuildingStrategySimulationResource ManagementBuildingSandbox
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Jurassic World Evolution 2
Why it matched: both open world, atmospheric and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Building, Simulation and Sandbox; released around the same time (2021).
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: Definitive Edition on: 3 of 5 — City Builder, Strategy, Sandbox
Why players like it: Dinosaurs, Building, Simulation, Management, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold: Definitive Edition: $59.99 — $55.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold: Definitive Edition:BuildingSimulationSandboxStrategyCity BuilderEconomyResource ManagementBase-Building
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Tropico 4
Why it matched: both open world, atmospheric and strategy; shares 9 player tags including City Builder, Simulation and Strategy.
The world is changing and Tropico is moving with the times - geographical powers rise and fall and the world market is dominated by new players with new demands and offers - and you, as El Presidente, face a whole new set of challenges.
Tropico 4 at a glance Released 2011 Studio Haemimont Games Player sentiment 92% positive of 12,737 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (92% of 12,737)
Matches Stronghold: Definitive Edition on: 3 of 5 — City Builder, Strategy, Sandbox
Why players like it: City Builder, Simulation, Strategy, Management, Comedy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold: Definitive Edition: $14.99 — $10.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold: Definitive Edition:City BuilderSimulationStrategySandboxEconomyBuildingResource ManagementFunny
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Dwarf Fortress
Why it matched: both open world and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Colony Sim, Strategy and Simulation; released around the same time (2022).
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: Definitive Edition on: 3 of 5 — City Builder, Strategy, Sandbox
Why players like it: Dwarf, Colony Sim, Strategy, Simulation, Base-Building — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold: Definitive Edition: $29.99 — $25.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold: Definitive Edition:Colony SimStrategySimulationBase-BuildingCity BuilderSandboxBuildingResource Management
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The Riftbreaker
Why it matched: both open world, atmospheric and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Base-Building, Tower Defense and Strategy; released around the same time (2021).
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: Definitive Edition on: 2 of 5 — Strategy, Sandbox
Why players like it: Base-Building, Tower Defense, Survival, Strategy, Hack and Slash — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold: Definitive Edition: $8.99 — $4.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold: Definitive Edition:Base-BuildingTower DefenseStrategyResource ManagementBuildingIsometricSandboxSimulation
- 16
Farthest Frontier
Why it matched: both historical and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Historical, Medieval and City Builder; released around the same time (2025).
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: Definitive Edition on: 3 of 5 — City Builder, Strategy, Medieval
Why players like it: Early Access, Historical, Agriculture, Medieval, 4X — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold: Definitive Edition: $34.99 — $30.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold: Definitive Edition:HistoricalMedievalCity BuilderResource ManagementRTSStrategyBase-BuildingBuilding
- 17
OpenTTD
Why it matched: both open world and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Simulation, Building and Economy; released around the same time (2021).
OpenTTD is a business simulation game in which players earn money by transporting passengers and cargo via road, rail, water, and air. It is an open-source remake and expansion of the 1995 Chris Sawyer video game Transport Tycoon Deluxe.
OpenTTD at a glance Released 2021 Studio OpenTTD Player sentiment 95% positive of 16,952 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (95% of 16,952)
Matches Stronghold: Definitive Edition on: 3 of 5 — City Builder, Strategy, Sandbox
Why players like it: Simulation, Building, Free to Play, Economy, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold: Definitive Edition:SimulationBuildingEconomySandboxResource ManagementCity Builder2DIsometric
- 18
Going Medieval
Why it matched: both open world and strategy; shares 9 player tags including City Builder, Colony Sim and Strategy; released around the same time (2026).
Build and manage your own castle settlement in a land reclaimed by wilderness. With detailed management, survival strategy, and a moddable sandbox world, Going Medieval challenges you to build the mightiest colony this side of the apocalypse.
Going Medieval at a glance Released 2026 Studio Foxy Voxel Player sentiment 89% positive of 21,362 Price $22.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (89% of 21,362)
Matches Stronghold: Definitive Edition on: 3 of 5 — City Builder, Strategy, Sandbox
Why players like it: RPG, Early Access, City Builder, Colony Sim, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold: Definitive Edition: $22.49 — $18.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold: Definitive Edition:City BuilderColony SimStrategySandboxEconomySimulationRTSBase-Building
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Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition
Why it matched: both open world, historical and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, RTS and Base-Building; released around the same time (2021).
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: Definitive Edition on: 3 of 5 — City Builder, Strategy, Medieval
Why players like it: Strategy, RTS, Base-Building, Multiplayer, War — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold: Definitive Edition: $39.99 — $35.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold: Definitive Edition:StrategyRTSBase-BuildingResource ManagementMedievalCity BuilderHistoricalIsometric
- 20
Airport CEO
Why it matched: both open world and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Resource Management, Simulation and Building; released around the same time (2021).
Build and manage an international airport!
Airport CEO at a glance Released 2021 Studio Apog Labs Player sentiment 83% positive of 8,337 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (83% of 8,337)
Matches Stronghold: Definitive Edition on: 3 of 5 — City Builder, Strategy, Sandbox
Why players like it: Flight, Resource Management, Moddable, Management, Simulation — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold: Definitive Edition: $24.99 — $20.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold: Definitive Edition:Resource ManagementSimulationBuildingStrategySandbox2DEconomyCity Builder
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Age of Empires III (2007)
Why it matched: both open world, historical and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, RTS and Base-Building.
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: Definitive Edition on: 2 of 5 — City Builder, Strategy
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: Definitive Edition:StrategyRTSBase-BuildingHistoricalResource ManagementCity BuilderSimulationBuilding
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Craft The World
Why it matched: both open world and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Colony Sim, Building and Sandbox.
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: Definitive Edition on: 3 of 5 — City Builder, Strategy, Sandbox
Why players like it: Dwarf, Colony Sim, Crafting, Building, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold: Definitive Edition: $18.99 — $14.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold: Definitive Edition:Colony SimBuildingSandboxStrategySimulationCity Builder2DResource Management
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Railway Empire
Why it matched: both open world, historical and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, Simulation and Economy.
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: Definitive Edition on: 3 of 5 — City Builder, Strategy, Sandbox
Why players like it: Strategy, Simulation, Management, Trains, Economy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold: Definitive Edition: $29.99 — $25.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Stronghold: Definitive Edition:StrategySimulationEconomyBuildingHistoricalSandboxCity BuilderResource Management
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SimCity 4
Why it matched: both open world, atmospheric and strategy; shares 8 player tags including City Builder, Base-Building and Building.
SimCity 4 Deluxe Edition includes the bestselling SimCity 4 and the all-new SimCity 4 Rush Hour Expansion Pack. Create the most massive region of cities ever, with a farming town, bedroom community, high-tech commercial center, and industrial backbone.
SimCity 4 at a glance Released 2003 Studio Maxis Player sentiment 82% positive of 9,833 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (82% of 9,833)
Matches Stronghold: Definitive Edition on: 3 of 5 — City Builder, Strategy, Sandbox
Why players like it: City Builder, Immersive Sim, Base-Building, Building, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Stronghold: Definitive Edition: $19.99 — $15.50 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with Stronghold: Definitive Edition:City BuilderBase-BuildingBuildingSandboxEconomyStrategySimulationIsometric
Common questions
What game is most like Stronghold: Definitive Edition?
Stronghold Crusader HD (2012), 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: Definitive Edition" 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: Definitive Edition. 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: Definitive Edition do?
Stronghold Crusader HD (2012), 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.