Crusader Kings II
Explore one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.
- Released
- 2012
- Developer
- Development Studio
- Platforms
- 1 systems
- Critics
- 82
- Steam Deck
- playable
- Download
- Not stated
What is Crusader Kings II?
Explore one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.
Description as published by the developer on its own store page, read 30 August 2026. It is marketing copy, not our assessment.
The record
| First released | 14 February 2012 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Development Studio |
| Publisher | Paradox Interactive |
| Platforms | PC |
| Genres | Strategy |
| Languages | 4 supported |
Source. Catalogue facts from Wikidata Q677869, seeded 30 August 2026. Store data from Steam, read 30 August 2026.
How was Crusader Kings II received?
Method. Player figures are Steam's own totals for the PC version, read 30 August 2026. The Metacritic score is the one Steam publishes on its store page and can lag the site itself. Metacritic page. Neither is our opinion. We have not published a review of this game.
What does it support?
| Capability | Support |
|---|---|
| Controller | Not stated |
| Cloud saves | No |
| Cross-platform play | No |
| Mod support | No official workshop |
| Online play | Single-player only |
| In-game purchases | No |
| Steam Deck | playable |
| Download size | Not stated |
| Add-on content | 32 DLC listed |
| Age gate | None |
Method. Read from the publisher's Steam listing on 30 August 2026. Describes the PC version. Console versions differ.
What does it cost?
Steam price in US dollars, read 30 August 2026. Prices move hourly and vary by region. Check the current price.
Problems players report
We read the 300 most recent negative Steam reviews of Crusader Kings II on 30 August 2026 looking for recurring complaints. Nothing came up often enough to report: no theme was mentioned by more than 3% of them. That is not a claim that the game is bug-free, only that the people who disliked it were not agreeing about why.
Games like Crusader Kings II
24 games overlap with Crusader Kings II on the tags Steam players applied to it, on genre, and on theme. The closest are Victoria II, Crusader Kings III and Europa Universalis III.
Common questions about Crusader Kings II
What platforms is Crusader Kings II on?
Crusader Kings II is available on PC. It first released in 2012.
Is Crusader Kings II free?
Yes. Crusader Kings II is free to download on Steam.
Do players recommend Crusader Kings II?
91% of 73,903 Steam reviews are positive, which Steam rates Very Positive. That is players rating it, not our review. We have not published a review of this game.
What is the Metacritic score for Crusader Kings II?
82 out of 100 for the PC version, as published on the game's own Steam store page. Steam can lag Metacritic by a few points.
Does Crusader Kings II work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates Crusader Kings II as playable on the Steam Deck, from its own testing.
Who made Crusader Kings II?
Crusader Kings II was developed by Development Studio and published by Paradox Interactive.