- 8+players
- PC
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.
Who can play
Store (how we check facts)- Split-screen is not confirmed.
- Online on PC. Steam lists 8-player online.
- Whether one copy is enough is not confirmed.
How it plays
Is it good
73%
Mostly positive on Steam
“Crusader 2 is a triumphant evolution of the game that they've held dear for the last twelve years.”
8/10 · GameWatcher “Minecraft power-users will marvel at the sophistication and visual clarity of its castle-building engine.”
8/10 · Empire “Unique, fast-paced castle-building action the way it was meant to be.”
8/10 · Hooked Gamers
- 68Top criticsOpenCritic · Oct 2014 (OpenCritic top critic average, 12 reviews, as of Oct 2014; opens OpenCritic in a new tab)
- 27%RecommendOpenCritic · Oct 2014 (OpenCritic critics who recommend it, 12 reviews, as of Oct 2014; opens OpenCritic in a new tab)
Steam Deck Playable
Every way to play together
Steam lists online co-op for PC. Player counts are not confirmed yet. 73% positive of 13,000 Steam reviews.
- 8+
Quick facts
- Developer
- Firefly Studios
- Platforms
- PC
- Released
- Sep 22, 2014 on PC
- Languages
- Text in 10 languages, voices in 7
- Age rating
- Teen (ESRB): Alcohol reference, blood, violence
In these lists
Answers
- Does Stronghold Crusader 2 have couch co-op?
- No same-screen play is confirmed. The Steam listing does not include it on PC. Online play is the way to play it together.
- Do you need two copies of Stronghold Crusader 2?
- No one-copy option is listed, so expect each player online to need their own copy.
- Does Stronghold Crusader 2 work on Steam Deck?
- Yes, with some extra steps: Steam rates it Playable for Steam Deck.
- Is Stronghold Crusader 2 free?
- No, it's a paid game.
