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Gird your loins and sharpen your steel! Besiege 20 unique enemy lords and battle friends online, in this expanded remaster of the classic 'castle sim'. Relive history with new units, opponents, visuals, audio, campaigns, skirmish trails, co-op and larger maps.
Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition is a strategy, real time tactics and city builder game
developed and published by FireFly Studios.
Released on July 15th 2025 is available only on Windows
in 20 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Czech, Dutch, Hungarian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian and Arabic.
It has received 4,996 reviews of which 4,517 were positive and 479 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for less on G2A.
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Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10/11 64 Bit
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i3-6100 or equivalent (Arm processors are not supported)
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Graphics Card with 2GB VRAM (for 1080p) or 3GB VRAM (for 1440p) or 4GB VRAM (for 4k)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 7 GB available space
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23 years later and still there's "not enough wood m'lord". Jokes aside this remake is perfection. The game has been updated for modern systems, runs flawlessly too. I haven't got any issues even with the insane battles of extreme too. Runs like butter. That being said, love they included everything from Crusader and Crusader Extreme under one roof. They added on it too, by adding additional lords. The campaign is as addicting as it was when I first played it as a child. Currently I'm having the most fun with the trials as I love how they put you at a disadvantage which turns out to have long epic skirmishes (one of the trials took me almost 3 hours to complete and those 3 hours were constant back and forth with epic battles through the entire game - I love it). Haven't tried the timed trials yet as I don't like to be pushed by the clock - I prefer to develop for a while and have large battles in mid-late game. The skirmishes are amazing as well and the map roster is both challenging and fun. The addition of editor and day 1 workshop support just adds to it, as the community is already pushing out amazing maps making the replayability practically endless. The editor is well made and I'm having quite the bit of fun with it playing out any scenario that might come to mind. The addition of the new super large 800x800 maps is amazing too. They even topped it off with an ambitious roadmap with few DLCs coming in later throughout the year that would be adding new lords, maps, units and QoL improvements as well. Can't wait to see what else they are cooking up for us. In conclusion this remaster has been everything I wanted it to be and more. Well worth it full price as there's countless hours of content to go through and basically endless replayability. Wheter you're a newcommer or you were taking the holy land 23 years ago, I recommend this with both hands (and that's not just the nostalgia speaking). Easily 10/10 and big thanks to Firefly for breathing fresh air into this timeless classic.
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Don't expect Age of Empires II level definitiveness here, it's an HD remaster. Still a solid one, can't complain As for the game itself, there is a good reason why they are publishing this for the fourth time and still get away with it - the original game was an absolute masterpiece far ahead of its time. An RTS with a production chain based economy where building layout actually matters, resources are stored in an actual stockpile, with castle siege warfare more advanced and fun than Total War's? I have yet to see another game like that decades after the Crusader release There is also a good reason why it has never reached the stars - all this good stuff is singleplayer only. Things were never properly balanced for multiplayer. They didn't even implement the community patch that made multiplayer somewhat playable But yeah, "Greetings, sire! The desert awaits you!" still hits, absolutely recommended
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The original Stronghold Crusader wasn’t just a game to me, it was a part of my childhood. I still remember walking home from school every day as a child, and that walk always felt extra long—not because of the distance, but because I couldn’t wait to get home and play this game on my old computer. Those memories with castles, armies, and battles have lingered with me ever since. Now, I'm a middle-aged man with a full-time job, a family, and a child of my own. Gaming has become a luxury, as life is just too busy. I am so glad that they made this Definitive Edition—it is a time machine that brings me back to my childhood and allows me to be that worry-free child again. Even just for one or two hours, I'll be happy. There is lots of content in this remake, and I believe it’s worth the money. And unlike the previous remake, this time they finally added Skirmish mode and Co-op mode. They are game-changers for players like me who are no longer up for intense PvP games. I thank the Firefly Studios for making this re-make, and I hope both veterans and newcomers will enjoy it!
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When it comes to Stronghold Crusader, you might’ve heard the legendary phrase: “The only strategy game I like”. And yeah, I’m one of those people - not big on RTS in general, but this one? I’ve sunk hundreds of hours into it. Let’s break down why it still hits. [*]Visuals. This is peak 2D art. Clean, charming, and timeless - it still looks great, even decades later. No flashy shaders needed. [*]Gameplay. The core loop is split into three satisfying parts: 1. Castle Building. Armed with precise tools and a wide variety of walls, towers, and gates, building your own fortress feels both strategic and creative. Whether you're optimizing for defense, economy, or just building the castle of your dreams - it’s all here. 2. Economy. The economic system is surprisingly deep, with a nice balance of management and planning. Though it has its quirks - like the fact that unlimited access to a high-value resource basically breaks the market - more often than not, you’re scraping by with tight micromanagement. It keeps you on your toes. 3. Battles. Unique units, siege weapons galore, and tactical depth that rewards positioning and map awareness. Resource placement, ally/enemy locations, terrain - every little detail matters. Sometimes the only way to win is to outthink your enemy. Difficulty? Earned. [*]Game Modes & Flexibility. Stronghold Crusader is whatever kind of game you want it to be: Love building but not fighting? Sandbox mode has you covered. Craving some tough military campaigns? Dive into dozens of handcrafted maps. Prefer structured objectives and story-driven content? Enjoy over 100 missions across four historical campaigns. Want a custom skirmish with specific rules? Tweak it to your heart’s content - solo or with friends. [*]Definitive Edition Improvements: QoL updates, modern tweaks, and a smoother experience overall. It's a real upgrade without losing that old-school charm. Props to the devs for breathing new life into a classic. Even if RTS isn’t your thing, this game might just convert you. It's not just nostalgic - it’s legitimately good. Stay tuned - the developers have planned updates for the game, which will add new content.
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Stronghold Crusader is the definition of comfy. It's pleasant to listen to, pleasant to play, pleasant to look at, and has many pleasant peasants for your omnipresent pleasure. I hope the game will have great success cause you deserve it. Listening to the community nowadays is really rare thing. Thank you for keeping this beautiful series alive. Many of us have grown with this game. You guys made our childhood awesome. All i can say is thank you so much <3 The desert awaits us!!!
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Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam.
Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 19.99€ on Steam.
Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition received 4,517 positive votes out of a total of 4,996 achieving a rating of 8.73.
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Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition was developed and published by FireFly Studios.
Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition is not playable on MacOS.
Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition is not playable on Linux.
Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition offers both single-player and multi-player modes.
Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition offers both Co-op and PvP modes.
Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition does not currently offer any DLC.
Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition is fully integrated with Steam Workshop. Visit Steam Workshop.
Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition does not support Steam Remote Play.
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