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Stronghold Crusader 2

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.

SimulationStrategy

Player score
7.2/10
18,080 reviews
Released
2014
Developer
Firefly Studios
Platforms
1 systems
Critics
Not scored
Steam Deck
playable
Download
4 GB
We have not written a full review of this game.This is a catalogue entry: everything below comes from a source we can link, checked on a stated date. There is no score and no verdict here, because we only publish those after a reviewer has played the game and written it up properly. Our team may well have played this one. Until someone writes the review, we are not going to imply a verdict we have not put our name to.

What is Stronghold Crusader 2?

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.

Description as published by the developer on its own store page, read 30 August 2026. It is marketing copy, not our assessment.

The record

Catalogue facts
First released21 September 2014
DeveloperFirefly Studios
PublisherFirefly Studios
PlatformsPC
GenresSimulation, Strategy
Languages10 supported

Source. Catalogue facts from Wikidata , seeded TBA. Store data from Steam, read 30 August 2026.

How was Stronghold Crusader 2 received?

Players72%positive of 18,080 · Mostly Positive
Achievements81on Steam

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. Neither is our opinion. We have not published a review of this game.

What does it support?

Technical support
CapabilitySupport
ControllerNot stated
Cloud savesYes
Cross-platform playNo
Mod supportSteam Workshop
Online playYes
In-game purchasesNo
Steam Deckplayable
Download size4 GB
Add-on content6 DLC listed
Age gateNone

Method. Read from the publisher's Steam listing on 30 August 2026. Describes the PC version. Console versions differ.

What does it cost?

$3.99$39.99 list

Steam price in US dollars, read 30 August 2026. Prices move hourly and vary by region. Check the current price.

Games like Stronghold Crusader 2

24 games overlap with Stronghold Crusader 2 on the tags Steam players applied to it, on genre, and on theme. The closest are Stronghold: Definitive Edition, Manor Lords and Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic.

All 24 games like Stronghold Crusader 2

Common questions about Stronghold Crusader 2

What platforms is Stronghold Crusader 2 on?

Stronghold Crusader 2 is available on PC. It first released in 2014.

How much does Stronghold Crusader 2 cost?

$3.99 on Steam in the United States, read on 30 August 2026. Prices move often and vary by region, so check the store before buying.

Do players recommend Stronghold Crusader 2?

72% of 18,080 Steam reviews are positive, which Steam rates Mostly Positive. That is players rating it, not our review. We have not published a review of this game.

Does Stronghold Crusader 2 work on Steam Deck?

Valve rates Stronghold Crusader 2 as playable on the Steam Deck, from its own testing.

How big is the Stronghold Crusader 2 download?

4 GB on PC, from the storage requirement on its Steam listing. Console versions differ.

Who made Stronghold Crusader 2?

Stronghold Crusader 2 was developed by Firefly Studios and published by Firefly Studios.