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 (67)
All Steam reviews:
Overwhelmingly Positive (6205)

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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 Saladinโ€™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

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Recommended | 25 Jun 2026
58 min played

I want to thank everyone who worked hard to create this game. This game shaped my entire childhood and brings back so many wonderful memories from those years. It reminds me of a time when my brother wasn't married yet

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Sharmello
Recommended | 29 Jun 2026
142h played

i've been playing this game since my dad bought me the CD rom in the early 00's. i love this game. so much detail and such fun voice acting. engaging game that blends castle sim and RTS beautifully.

Helpful: 0
Bard-
Recommended | 07 Jul 2026
171h played

Game no longer works after a recent Windows 11 update, and I cannot get it to work, even after toggling direct play. I loved this game, and now it leaves me both sad and bitter. Dear steam: Please optimize the game so I

Helpful: 0
TheCurtainCall
Recommended | 19 Jul 2026
74.3h played

Stronghold Crusader is one of those timeless strategy games that never gets old. Building an economy, designing the perfect castle, and watching huge battles unfold is still incredibly satisfying. The soundtrack and

Helpful: 0
Correspond76oo
Recommended | 14 Jul 2026
19.9h played

i admit it... From where i come from this game has a huge following and nostalgic dominance, you could even say those for me as i played this game when i was younger. However as i grew older i shunned some of its

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Xtroyer
Recommended | 13 Jul 2026
10.4h played

An absolute childhood classic. The music, art, and characters are all iconic and game is still fun to play after all these years. If you want a nostalgia run for cheap, play this one but if you're looking for the

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