How many people are playing Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition right now?

1,374 people are playing Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition on Steam right now, making it the 415th most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 2,819 players. The number updates every few minutes.

What is Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition's all-time peak player count?

Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 16,109, reached in July 2025.

Is Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition good? What do Steam reviews say?

92% of 10,881 Steam user reviews are positive (Very Positive).

How much does Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition cost on Steam?

Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition costs $19.99 on Steam (US).

Does Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition work on Steam Deck?

Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition is Playable on Steam Deck (with small issues), according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition

by Firefly Studios · Released Jul 15, 2025

Steam Deck PlayableLinux & Deck: Gold

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Players now

#415

1,374

▲ 0.2%vs 24h ago · updates every minute

Review score

92% positive

Very Positive10,881 reviews

Owners (est., from reviews)217.6K–652.9K

24h peak

2,819

Highest seen16,109

Jul 20, 202515 months ago

Price on Steam

$19.99

Lowest ever $19.99 Oct 2026

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Players +0.2% in the last 24 hoursUpdated 11:56 UTC · tracking since 2025-07-01

Concurrent players

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Media & details

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Where to buy

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$19.99

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Editions and bundles on Steam

Stronghold Crusader: Definitive EditionEdition
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Stronghold of the TemplarsBundle
−24% $44.98 $34.18
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Reviews

92% positive of 10,881 · Very Positive · Live from Steam

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Steam Deck

Works, but may need extra effort. Results from Valve's own testing.

Steam Deck Playable

!Default controller config not fully functional
!Controller glyphs do not match deck device
!Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
!Interface text is not legible
✓Default configuration is performant

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Patches & builds

Every build released on Steam for this game since we started tracking it, with the developer's patch notes. Updated within minutes of each new build.

Aug 24, 2026, 2:41 PM UTC
Build 24816905the current build when we started tracking17.4 GB on Windows

Patch notes

Aug 24, 2026
PatchStronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition v2.8.2 Patch
Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition v2.8.2 Patch NotesBUG FIXESLocation indicator for player outpost in Sands of Time, Trail of the Vulture, Mission 4, "A Maze of Enemies"Sand of Time mission name text not appearing automatically in the file name when savi…
Aug 10, 2026
PatchPatch for The Surgeon and Baibars DLC - Voiceline Volume and Surgeon Troop Fix
Greetings Sire! Today we're releasing a patch for some issues discovered in The Surgeon and Baibars DLCStronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition v2.8.1 Patch Notes:FIXESFixed bug with the Surgeon CPU, where he was selling the weapons needed to generate some of h…
Aug 4, 2026
PatchThe Fourth Update and DLC Are Now Available!
Greetings Sire! The heat is on in the Summer Update! On top of the new CPU Lords and Sands of Time trail in the paid DLC, prepare to join forces in an all-new Co-Op Trail and master three brand-new battlefields in the latest Map Pack, available in this free up…
Jul 10, 2026
PatchStronghold Crusader DE's Fourth Major Update and DLC Is Coming!
Great word comes on the wind, Sire! Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition's Fourth Major Update and DLC arrives on August 4th!To all ye challengers, conquerors and would-be kings, and face the greatest strategic gauntlet yet – to overcome the merciless Sulta…
May 13, 2026
PatchStronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition v2.7.1 Patch!
Greetings Sire! The ancient and mighty sun has blessed us with its presence, shining on our grand struggles, desert crops and eternal achievements! In this golden beam of enlightenment, what better moment to add to our mounting list of patch improvements? Stro…
Apr 21, 2026
PatchThe Spring Update is Now Live!
Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition v2.7 - Free Spring Update- Update Size: ~220MB -Good morrow Sire! From a brand-new Co-Op Trail to fresh Battlegrounds, this update is packed with content for builders, strategists, and commanders alike. Rally your allies…

Other news (8)

Oct 13, 2026
Stronghold 4 Release Date Reveal Round-up!
Such excellent tidings, Sire - Stronghold 4 is on the horizon and fast approaching!As part of the Triple-I Initiative, Firefly Studios is excited to announce that Stronghold 4, the highly anticipated prequel to the original 2001 classic ‘castle sim’, launches …
Jul 22, 2026
Stronghold 4 Q&A - Your Pressing Questions Answered!
May the sun bless your bounty, Sire! Today we’ll be discussing the juicy details about Stronghold 4, our latest mainline entry in the Stronghold series launching this year!We’re aiming to answer the most important and pressing questions you've had with our SH4…
Jun 8, 2026
Stronghold 4 Has Been Announced!
Wood needed! Return to the green roots of Stronghold in this narrative prequel to the original 'castle sim', coming in 2026! Your Stronghold awaits, Sire!Stronghold 4 is the long-awaited next mainline entry in the Stronghold 'castle sim' series, bringing cinem…
Apr 21, 2026
Baldwin and Bullseye DLC is Now Available!
Great tidings Sire!Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition's third major DLC, Baldwin and Bullseye, is now available! Those of you who would dare challenge the Leper King of Jerusalem himself, step forward and make yourselves known!
Mar 17, 2026
Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition Expanded Roadmap & DLC Reveal!
Glad tidings Sire! You have asked and we have heeded the call to arms! Prepare yourselves for more lords, more co-op and even more Crusader content with this extended roadmap for Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition!Check out our full plans below!Today, we'…
Feb 24, 2026
The Castle & CPU Editor Guide is Here!

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History

What changed on Steam for this game since we started following it: prices and sales, builds, name, release date and review score.

Review score: 92% on 2026-11-01 → 92% today (10,881 reviews)

Oct 31, 2026Price$19.99

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DLC

4 items on Steam, newest first.

Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition - The Surgeon and Baibars
$4.9956% positive
Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition - Baldwin & Bullseye
$4.9976% positive
Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition - The Sergeant & The Lioness
$4.9977% positive
Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition - The Canary & The Trader
$4.9978% positive

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Trading cards

6 cards. Buying one of each costs $0.63, which crafts this game's badge; the foil set costs $10.34.

Foil cards (6)

Prices checked 2026-11-02, lowest Steam Community Market listing in US dollars.

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