Stronghold 2: Steam Edition
250

Players in Game

4 652 😀     590 😒
85,80%

Rating

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$14.99

Stronghold 2: Steam Edition Steam Charts & Stats

Tax, torture or treat your peasants! Rehabilitate criminals or sentence them to death? Decide as you enjoy jousting over a lavish banquet, all while under siege from the warmongering Lord Barclay.
App ID40960
App TypeGAME
Developers
Publishers FireFly Studios
Categories Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Workshop
Genres Strategy, Simulation
Platforms Windows
Supported Languages English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Russian

Stronghold 2: Steam Edition
250 Players in Game
882 All-Time Peak
85,80 Rating

Steam Charts

Stronghold 2: Steam Edition
250 Players in Game
882 All-Time Peak
85,80 Rating

At the moment, Stronghold 2: Steam Edition has 250 players actively in-game. This is 79.48% lower than its all-time peak of 575.


Stronghold 2: Steam Edition Player Count

Stronghold 2: Steam Edition monthly active players. This table represents the average number of players engaging with the game each month, providing insights into its ongoing popularity and player activity trends.

Month Average Players Change
2025-06 155 -4.34%
2025-05 162 +4.38%
2025-04 155 -34.54%
2025-03 237 -15.42%
2025-02 280 +0.3%
2025-01 279 +22.71%
2024-12 227 +7.04%
2024-11 212 -3.51%
2024-10 220 +10.62%
2024-09 199 +2.54%
2024-08 194 -10.48%
2024-07 217 +7.55%
2024-06 202 -3.82%
2024-05 210 -8.44%
2024-04 229 -3.34%
2024-03 237 +1.64%
2024-02 233 -11.62%
2024-01 264 -28.12%
2023-12 367 +45.13%
2023-11 253 +7.96%
2023-10 234 +8.45%
2023-09 216 -12.79%
2023-08 248 -14.43%
2023-07 289 +66.33%
2023-06 174 0%

Stronghold 2: Steam Edition
5 242 Total Reviews
4 652 Positive Reviews
590 Negative Reviews
Very Positive Score

Stronghold 2: Steam Edition has garnered a total of 5 242 reviews, with 4 652 positive reviews and 590 negative reviews, resulting in a ‘Very Positive’ overall score.

Reviews Chart


Chart above illustrates the trend of feedback for Stronghold 2: Steam Edition over time, showcasing the dynamic changes in player opinions as new updates and features have been introduced. This visual representation helps to understand the game's reception and how it has evolved.


Recent Steam Reviews

This section displays the 10 most recent Steam reviews for the game, showcasing a mix of player experiences and sentiments. Each review summary includes the total playtime along with the number of thumbs-up and thumbs-down reactions, clearly indicating the community's feedback

Playtime: 2279 minutes
love to play
👍 : 0 | 😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime: 3077 minutes
love stronghold
👍 : 0 | 😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime: 1040 minutes
cant place there my liege.
👍 : 1 | 😃 : 1
Positive
Playtime: 5562 minutes
beautiful game
👍 : 0 | 😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime: 2503 minutes
One of the best kingdom building games ever made!
👍 : 0 | 😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime: 221 minutes
Amazing game. Years have passed,still holds it charm
👍 : 0 | 😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime: 514 minutes
Edit: I don't know how this review ended up on the collection. It's supposed to be for stronghold 2. The game is insanely buggy. Bugs I have so far encountered include: Audio bugs, animation bugs, can't select units, can't give commands to selected units, enemies on ladders are immune to wall defences, being able to sell disabled items at the market, game crashing when I alt+tab. The campaign is tediously slow, and poorly balanced. Mechanics that were added or changed are poorly explained, make no sense and/or are annoying.
👍 : 0 | 😃 : 0
Negative
Playtime: 485 minutes
Loved this game since release. It really has no equal; best castle building sim / combat game.
👍 : 0 | 😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime: 13291 minutes
In my opinion this is the best game in the series. The in-game economy is the most complex yet the best in the series. Would love to see a modern remake of this classic gem
👍 : 0 | 😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime: 8633 minutes
I wanted to like this game, and it did have much going for it. Compared to other titles in the stronghold franchise, it has an enhanced variety of units and buildings to add to strategic gameplay depth. New build chains are introduced, a system to measure the honour of your lord, which allows you to recruit increasingly expensive and elite units, The problem is A.I cheating. Spare me the lectures about how older strategy games had to do this to adequately challenge players. Stronghold Crusader A.I controlled lords were not able to just ALAKAZAM! itself what ever units it wanted, in whatever quantity it desired and simply place them whereever it felt like on the map, regardless of terrain or structures. A.I factions were tracked for income in the gold, resources, population and logistics necessary to actually place an army on the map, inside the defensive fortifications of your painstakingly constructed fortress. It can and does all of these things in Stronghold 2. Almost immediately. One of Stronghold 2's more promising features is that your lord can level up, so to speak, gradually unlocking more structures as you progress from Freeman through Knight to higher noble ranks. All A.I factions are able to simply PRESTO! themselves any kind of building or unit it wishes, and does so almost immediately into the game, in vastly excessive force, and all the factions do so inside player controlled space, and are able to SHAZAM! ignore whatever diplomatic setup you might have toggled for that particular game and essentially ally together against the player faction. A potentially enjoyable feature of a potentially enjoyable game ruined by stupid, lazy A.I programming - true of this game as a whole, in fact - and there were plenty of games, even at the time, that were doing vastly better than this. The game's own predecessors among them. There is simply no excuse for this, and it tragically absolutely sinks what could and should otherwise have been a very good game.
👍 : 1 | 😃 : 1
Negative

Packages

ID Name Type Price
213043 Stronghold 2: Steam Edition Package 3.74 $

There are 0 packages available for this game, each priced to provide players with a selection of in-game currency, exclusive items, or bundles that enhance gameplay. These packages are designed to offer players various options to customize and advance their game experience.


Stronghold 2: Steam Edition Steam Achievements

Stronghold 2: Steam Edition offers players a rich tapestry of challenges, with a total of 33 achievements to unlock. These achievements span a variety of in-game activities, encouraging exploration, skill development, and strategic mastery. Unlocking these achievements provides not only a rewarding experience but also a deeper engagement with the game's content.

Because Good Is Dumb

Complete the Evil path

Good Lord!

Complete the Good path

Policy Wonk

Complete the Sim Campaign

Conquestador

Complete the Conquest Trail

Architect of the Year Award

Place at least one of every building type in the game

Role Call

Recruit all Barracks troops in a game

Band of Others

Recruit all Mercenary Camp troops in a game

Computer Tamer

Win 10 Skirmish Games vs. A.I.

No Country for Old A.I.

Win 50 Skirmish Games vs. A.I.

Lord Conquerer

Win 10 Multiplayer Games

I Had This On CD-ROM!!

Win 50 Multiplayer Games

Party Like It's 999

Hold the Largest Feast Size

Do the crime, do the time.

Use Every Punishment Building in a Game

Death From Over There

Win a Skirmish or Multiplayer Game, Recruiting only Ranged Troops

Just Charge It

Win a Skirmish or Multiplayer Game, Recruiting only Melee Troops

Guess Who's On Our Side?

Win a Skirmish or Multiplayer Game, Recruiting only Monks

Overengineering

Recruit all Siege Equipment in a game

Rat Kablooie

Kill 10,000 Rats

Dung Battle

Collect 1000 Gong

Saturday Knight

Attend 100 Jousting Tournaments

Meat and Greet

Hold 100 Feasts

Overstudious Understudy

Attend 100 Plays

Golden Rule

Accumulate 10,000 Gold in one game

Larder Lover

Accumulate 1,000 Granary Food in one game

Elite Meat

Accumulate 250 Royal Food in one game

Locally Grown

Build 50 staple food Farm Buildings in one game

Let Us Eat Cake

Build 25 Royal Food Buildings in one game

My Kingdom Makes Me Hoarse

Your Lord Dies

Lupus Minimus

Kill 50 Wolves in one game

Heirs Apparent

The Lord Gets Married!

For Your Health!

Consume 1,000 Ale in one game. (It's cleaner than the water)

A.I. Is No Match for I

Win 200 Skirmish Games Vs. A.I.

I Have No Equals and Don't Play the Sequels

Win 200 Multiplayer Games!


Stronghold 2: Steam Edition Screenshots

View the gallery of screenshots from Stronghold 2: Steam Edition. These images showcase key moments and graphics of the game.


Stronghold 2: Steam Edition Minimum PC System Requirements

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10/11
  • Processor: 1.6 GHz Intel or AMD Processor
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Graphics: 256 MB Video Card
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 3 GB available space

Stronghold 2: Steam Edition Recommended PC System Requirements

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7/8/10/11
  • Processor: 2.3 GHz Intel or AMD Processor
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 512 MB Video Card
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 3 GB available space

Stronghold 2: Steam Edition has specific system requirements to ensure smooth gameplay. The minimum settings provide basic performance, while the recommended settings are designed to deliver the best gaming experience. Check the detailed requirements to ensure your system is compatible before making a purchase.

Stronghold 2: Steam Edition Latest News & Patches

This game has received a total of 5 updates to date, ensuring continuous improvements and added features to enhance player experience. These updates address a range of issues from bug fixes and gameplay enhancements to new content additions, demonstrating the developer's commitment to the game's longevity and player satisfaction.

Steam Edition Out Now!
Date: 2017-10-05 16:45:30
👍 : 63 | 👎 : 0
Halloween Update
Date: 2017-10-26 17:14:25
👍 : 61 | 👎 : 3
Small Update
Date: 2017-12-22 16:11:42
👍 : 35 | 👎 : 5
Stronghold 2 High Resolution Update
Date: 2019-01-04 11:20:36
👍 : 70 | 👎 : 3
Halloween Update
Date: 2019-10-29 12:12:05
👍 : 374 | 👎 : 18


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