Stronghold Crusader II
2014 · Firefly Studios
Has it aged?Why ↓
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.
The publisher’s description, from its Steam store page.
What it looks like
the trailer, then the store's own shots
Common questions
What everyone else said
we link, we don't reprintHas it aged?
How does it hold up today? Based on recent reviews, how opinions have changed since launch, player activity and updates.
4 / 5
Recent reviews
75%positive (74% all-time)
335reviews in the last 6 months
% positive each month, last 4 years.
Reviews via Steam ↗Player activity
257playing at once, on average
−27%fewer than a year ago
Peak: 2.0k in Sept 2014.
Player counts via SteamCharts ↗Since launch
57%positive in its first year
75%positive in the last 6 months
Better liked than at launch.
Last updated
Jan 2025 last update from the developer
No update in the last year.