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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 is a strategy, medieval and city builder game developed and published by FireFly Studios.
Released on September 22nd 2014 is available only on Windows in 10 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Russian, Portuguese - Brazil, Japanese and Simplified Chinese.

It has received 17,082 reviews of which 12,328 were positive and 4,754 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. 😊

The game is currently priced at 29.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 0.78€ on Gamivo.

The Steam community has classified Stronghold Crusader 2 into these genres:

Strategy Medieval City Builder RTS Multiplayer Simulation Historical Co-op Building Classic Singleplayer Resource Management Atmospheric Sandbox Tactical Action Open World Adventure Survival Base-Building

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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows

OS *: Windows 7/8/10/11 with latest service packs
Processor: Intel Core2 Duo 2Ghz or equivalent
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT 512MB or AMD Radeon HD 2900XT 512MB or better
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 4 GB available space

User reviews & Ratings

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June 2025

I find it a bit frustrating. I have destroyed all food production for the enemy, i have destroyed all troops and structures and yet out of nowhere, hordes of enemy appear. The game cheats. I like the graphics and I like the gameplay generally. Game is very stable for me. Not a single crash. However, it seems like there is only one way to beat each scenario. I do not have many hours in but I am coming to this conclusion. I will give my current scenario another go, then consult a walkthrough and then decide if it merits more hours.

April 2025

The Stronghold series is really great. This game doesn't have high graphics, but it can keep you entertained for hours. The story and campaigns are great. I never get tired of Stronghold games.

Feb. 2025

I remember playing this as a kid. Not sure if it was exactly this one, but I kind of remember it having good 3D graphics and models for that time, and your leader / hero standing on the roof of the little square building. That square building was what gave it away for me, and unlocked that memory from the depths of my memory.

Feb. 2025

I bought this game on sale for a few bucks along with a few other older Stronghold games. This one gets a bit of hate from the OG players but lemme tell you. I AM HOOKED. Hands down my favorite RTS game so far besides R.U.S.E.. The castle defense mechanics are awesome all the while growing your Kingdom, collecting wood, mining resources, growing food, and running your market. The learning campaign and Skirmish Trails are a blast. I'd almost recommend getting the DLC as I did not, and I'm nearly done with the trails after 30+ hours. I need more so I will be gettting the DLCs soon for sure. The custom map maker is very intuitive and easy to learn. I've made 2 maps so far for me and my buddy to co-op against AI and it is a blast. Definately worth the few bucks on sale. Amazing game :D

Oct. 2024

Stronghold but with better graphics, mechanics, systems, and more sand.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Stronghold Crusader 2 is currently priced at 29.99€ on Steam.

Stronghold Crusader 2 is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 29.99€ on Steam.

Stronghold Crusader 2 received 12,328 positive votes out of a total of 17,082 achieving a rating of 7.10.

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Stronghold Crusader 2 was developed and published by FireFly Studios.

Stronghold Crusader 2 is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Stronghold Crusader 2 is not playable on MacOS.

Stronghold Crusader 2 is not playable on Linux.

Stronghold Crusader 2 offers both single-player and multi-player modes.

Stronghold Crusader 2 offers both Co-op and PvP modes.

There are 6 DLCs available for Stronghold Crusader 2. Explore additional content available for Stronghold Crusader 2 on Steam.

Stronghold Crusader 2 is fully integrated with Steam Workshop. Visit Steam Workshop.

Stronghold Crusader 2 does not support Steam Remote Play.

Stronghold Crusader 2 is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

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