Stronghold HD + Stronghold Crusader HD Pack

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Journey to distant Arabian lands renowned for brave warriors and fearsome weaponry in Stronghold Crusader HD. The highly anticipated sequel to the best-selling Stronghold, Crusader throws you into historic battles from the Crusades with fiendish AI opponents, new units, 4 historical campaigns and over 100 unique skirmish missions.

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Developer:
Firefly Studios
Release date:
21 October 2013
Recent Steam reviews:
Very Positive (60)
All Steam reviews:
Overwhelmingly Positive (6168)

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Journey to distant Arabian lands renowned for brave warriors and fearsome weaponry in Stronghold Crusader HD. The highly anticipated sequel to the best-selling Stronghold, Crusader throws you into historic battles from the Crusades with fiendish AI opponents, new units, 4 historical campaigns and over 100 unique skirmish missions.



Relive the historic Crusades as Richard the Lionheart and the Saladin, Sultan of Syria. Lead a determined group of Crusaders, forged by centuries of barbaric warfare, amidst the haze of the desert heat then fight for your freedom as the mighty Saladin.

Stronghold Crusader HD features several campaigns documenting the First, Second and Third Crusades, as well as conflicts within the individual Crusader states. Battles such as Nicea, Heraclea, siege of Antioch, Krak des Chevaliers and the Siege of Jerusalem all feature, as do the Crusader Trails from the Stronghold Warchest and Stronghold Crusader Extreme.



With new high resolution graphics you have more control over your soldiers than ever before. The new HD battlefield view allows you to zoom out and play in real-time, with the whole map on one screen. Advance on the castle gates while flanking the enemy from behind, feign retreat and lead your foe into a deadly trap or just sit back and watch the destruction unfold.

Both Stronghold Crusader and Stronghold Crusader Extreme are included in Stronghold Crusader HD. Extreme plays exactly like the original Stronghold Crusader, only with a few additions. The unit cap has been increased from 1000 to a staggering 10,000 troops, special Tactical Powers such as the Arrow Volley can be used and new buildings make their appearance alongside the Crusader Extreme skirmish trail.



  • Join the Crusaders or the Saladin’s forces in four historical campaigns.
  • Design and build your desert fortress complete with new siege engines and castle defenses.
  • Fight through 100 unique skirmish missions, each more challenging than the last.
  • Command new units with unique abilities, such as the stealthy Assassin and nimble Horse Archer.
  • View the entire battlefield on a single screen with support for new HD resolutions.
  • Play the original game on Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 and 10 with added compatibility.

Recommended system requirements

minimum*

OS *:
Windows 7/8/10/11 with latest service packs
Processor:
Intel Pentium 4 1.6Ghz or equivalent
Memory:
512 MB RAM
Graphics:
64MB DirectX 8.1 Compatible
DirectX:
Version 8.1
Storage:
850 MB available space
Sound Card:
DirectX 8.1 Compatible
Additional Notes:
GameRanger software will be installed for mutiplayer matchmaking support

recommended*

Not specified

User reviews

SlarvarSWE
Recommended | 02 May 2026
49.0h played

My dad used to play this when i was a kid. Now i play it to. This game holds up even to this day. The graphics are old but it has that kind of style that makes it playable. Lots of memories from this game. Go play it.

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Joey Uranium
Recommended | 28 May 2026
55.7h played

I remember playing this game when I was 12 years old. It was an integral part of my childhood and since I love Medieval history, I fell in love with the game. Similar to: Age of Empires Age of Mythology Pros: Addicting

Helpful: 2
A.Hamdy.92
Recommended | 01 May 2026
26.8h played

I used to play this fame since I was very young and in my opinion it remains the most addicted strategic video game I'm ever played. I wish if another two features are incorporated, - naval forces, - building alliances

Helpful: 2
logas01
Recommended | 25 May 2026
180h played

Honestly I wouldn’t even be afraid to say that this was probably the first game I ever played. And I have a lot of positive memories from it. I absolutely love this game. Stronghold Crusader is a classic with simple but

Helpful: 1
Greyephesia
Recommended | 25 Apr 2026
8.4h played

Playing Stronghold Crusader again feels like going back to school days. I still remember sitting for hours trying to figure out how to beat each level... planning, failing, retrying, and coming up with different

Helpful: 3
eAraz
Recommended | 25 Apr 2026
11.5h played

Still one of the most enjoyable strategy games out there. Building your castle, managing resources, and defending against sieges never gets old. Simple to learn but really addictive once you get into it.

Helpful: 1