RemasterPC (Microsoft Windows)2023

Stronghold: Definitive Edition

Greetings sire! Your stronghold awaits you. Build a castle economy, besiege unforgettable villains and return to the 'castle sim' that started it all. Experience this classic RTS with upgraded visuals, modernised gameplay, Steam multiplayer and a new campaign.

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Welcome to the fractured, war-torn frontier of medieval England. With the King betrayed by his treacherous lords and a realm on the brink of collapse, take control of scattered forces and reunite your kingdom against the monstrous Rat, Pig, Snake and Wolf! Strike down each villainous Lord in missions ranging from breaking sieges and capturing enemy castles to building epic fortresses and repelling enemy assaults. Test the limits of your strategic mind with castle assaults and grand banquets in military and economic campaigns.

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64 Steam reviews

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64 total

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Steam User 9387STEAMRecommended

wood needed but in [h1] HD [/h1]

Mar 17, 2026·8h·Verified

Steam User 5216STEAMRecommended

Супер стратегия!

Mar 17, 2026·28h·Verified

Steam User 2327STEAMRecommended

FAJNA GRA, JEDYNY MINUS TO RZE NIEDA SIĘ ZROBIĆ WALK BOTÓW

Mar 17, 2026·6h·Verified

Steam User 7346STEAMRecommended

It's a new and improved verson of the OG best game ever stronghold, I really like the new challenges for better players. Its really easy to learn and overall really fun.

Mar 17, 2026·27h·Verified

Steam User 8070STEAMRecommended

ts is so friggin tuff

Mar 16, 2026·34h·Verified

Steam User 4958STEAMRecommended

Strateji bağımlısı birisi olarak böyle bir oyunu nasıl bu güne kadar keşfetmemişim anlamadım. Hikayeyi oynarken hiç bitmesin istediğim sayılı oyunlar arasında. Sanırım kule savunma oyunlarının atası sayılabilir. Oyunun atmosferi, eski ama elden geçirilmiş grafikleri, oyunu oynarken arkada çalan hafif ama sizi başka dünyalara götüren şarkısı... Kule savunması ve strateji karışımı sevenlerin kesinlikle denemesini tavsiye ederim.

Mar 15, 2026·52h·Verified

Steam User 5160STEAMRecommended

好玩，20年也没玩腻。

Mar 15, 2026·58h·Verified

Steam User 8162STEAMRecommended

Stronghold RE is my therapy and reconciliation with RTS games ever since traumatized by Starcraft as a little kid. I feel safe in here, there's no zerg/ mutalisk rush, no crazy terran dropship maneuvers, no more air units.

Mar 15, 2026·8h·Verified

Steam User 7984STEAMRecommended

Играл в 2006, играю в 2026.

Mar 15, 2026·30h·Verified

Steam User 9887STEAMRecommended

好。

Mar 15, 2026·1h·Verified

Steam User 8422STEAMNot recommended

Palloso

Mar 15, 2026·25h·Verified

Steam User 3154STEAMRecommended

ta odnowiona wersja twierdzy jest nienaganna i o wiele ładniejsza od starej odsłony gra jest praktycznie tym samym z dodatkiem lepszego multika paru "szlaków" i map do owego multiplayera

Mar 14, 2026·28h·Verified

Steam User 9963STEAMRecommended

Ремастер легенды, с небольшим дополнительным контентом и возможностью без костылей играть онлайн!!!

Mar 14, 2026·55h·Verified

Steam User 2004STEAMRecommended

Mar 12, 2026·39h·Verified

Steam User 9452STEAMRecommended

Супер

Mar 10, 2026·39h·Verified

Steam User 1797STEAMNot recommended

Mar 9, 2026·Verified

Steam User 5989STEAMNot recommended

It is somtimes so buggy and bad and this dude in the corner should shut the ♥♥♥♥ up every time ther`s so much problems and that makes the experience so bad .

this is only my opinion but please buy a game that is not so bad like this

Mar 7, 2026·10h·Verified

Steam User 7269STEAMRecommended

всё

Mar 7, 2026·28h·1·Verified

Steam User 7003STEAMRecommended

Stronghold: Definitive Edition reminded me why the original game was so easy to love in the first place. It has that rare ability to make castle building feel personal. You are not just placing walls and units on a map — you are creating a working medieval settlement, piece by piece, and watching it grow into something worth protecting. That feeling is still incredibly satisfying.

What I enjoy most is how naturally the game mixes peaceful management with sudden pressure. One moment you are worrying about food, wood, and popularity, and the next you are rushing to reinforce your defenses because an attack is coming. That constant shift keeps the game engaging. It never feels like two separate systems forced together; the economy and the warfare depend on each other in a way that makes every decision matter.

The castle-building side is where the game really shines. Laying out farms, workshops, stockpiles, and defensive positions is simple to understand but surprisingly rewarding to master. A good castle does not happen by accident, and that is what makes success feel earned. When everything is running smoothly and your fortress starts to look both efficient and intimidating, the game becomes hard to put down.

The battles are also still a lot of fun because they are easy to read and full of tension. There is something very satisfying about seeing enemy troops march toward your walls while your archers fire from above and your defenses finally prove their value. On the other side, launching an attack feels just as good when your preparation pays off. The action is not overly complicated, but it creates strong, memorable moments.

What makes this edition work is that it does not feel like it is trying to reinvent the game. It feels more like a respectful upgrade of something that already had a strong identity. The classic charm is still there, but the presentation is cleaner and the whole experience feels more comfortable on a modern system. That is exactly what I would want from a definitive edition of an old favorite.

Overall, Stronghold: Definitive Edition is the kind of strategy game that stays appealing because its core ideas are still strong. Building, defending, managing, and surviving all come together in a way that feels timeless. It is nostalgic, yes, but it is also genuinely fun on its own merits. For anyone who enjoys medieval strategy and the satisfaction of building a fortress that can actually survive a siege, this game is absolutely worth playing.

Mar 7, 2026·4h·2·Verified

Steam User 9570STEAMRecommended

sda

Mar 6, 2026·11h·Verified

Steam User 9485STEAMRecommended

Bardzo dobra gra.

Mar 6, 2026·18h·Verified

Steam User 2897STEAMNot recommended

carving a path

Mar 6, 2026·17h·1·Verified

Steam User 6342STEAMNot recommended

fdagfd

Mar 5, 2026·20h·Verified

Steam User 3385STEAMNot recommended

跟以前版本来比较的话，除了地图不同，其他都雷同。不值得购买。

Mar 4, 2026·47h·Verified

Steam User 3354STEAMRecommended

Игра - Ностальгия!
Настоящий старый друг из далекого беззаботного детства. Когда трава была зеленее, солнце ярче, а хмель опять пожрал долгоносик. Игромеханически Stronghold уже безнадежно устаревшая игра и даже доработки Definitive версии лишь немного приглаживают шероховатости оригинала. Современным геймерам игра явно покажется кривым пережитком прошлого и не вызовет ничего кроме отвращения. Но если вам за 30, ваше детство прошло за пузатым монитором со стоящим рядом кактусом, а на экране вы видели этот изометрический шедевр и из колонок за 200 рублей слышали незабываемую русскую озвучку, то настоятельно рекомендую к покупке данную игру. Радости от геймплея вы скорее всего не получите, но критический удар от ностальгии гарантирован!

Mar 3, 2026·10h·1·Verified

Steam User 3415STEAMRecommended

A więc moja szlachetna armia znów triumfuje, a ty, przechodzisz do chistori.

Mar 2, 2026·10h·Verified

Steam User 2830STEAMRecommended

原汁原味的，又有新内容的童年回忆

Mar 1, 2026·21h·1·Verified

Steam User 2313STEAMRecommended

Csak ajánlani tudom!

Mar 1, 2026·15h·Verified

Steam User 1011STEAMRecommended

Great update of a classic.

Feb 28, 2026·15h·Verified

Steam User 1452STEAMRecommended

fajna gra tylko... czekam na połączenie wersji krzyżowiec i zwykłej twierdzy!

Feb 28, 2026·20h·Verified

Steam User 6632STEAMRecommended

Ваша репутация падает, Милорд

Feb 27, 2026·7h·Verified

Steam User 2323STEAMRecommended

外星人：牛逼

Feb 26, 2026·22h·Verified

Steam User 5168STEAMNot recommended

Should be written in CAPS LOCK - no AI bots to play against like in the old games.

Feb 25, 2026·2h·13·Verified

Steam User 2593STEAMRecommended

细节满满

Feb 25, 2026·16h·Verified

Steam User 4054STEAMRecommended

为啥没有战败cg

Feb 25, 2026·27h·Verified

Steam User 3582STEAMNot recommended

THE ECONOMICS CAMPAIGN IS F*CKING BROKEN!
- a random fire breaks out of nowhere every 5 minutes and ruins the entire city in 10 seconds
- non-stop wolf attacks where 6 wolves will kill like 20 spearmen and destroy the city
- non-stop bullsh!t that is totally unfair and ruins any love I wanted to have for this version.

the people giving this version a thumbs up have obviously never ventured outside of the main campaign and it shows. the economics are so ridiculously misaligned.

sure using the WASD is better than only the mouse. The controls are better and graphics are too (arguably). but thats about where the positives end. I had fun playing original stronghold in 2001 or whenever. But this version I just hate and want to never play again.

They should have added so many more customization options such as turning fire out breaks off among many other things. Its nice to see this franchise still trying to do things but lets be honest the only reason this version is getting any positive ratings at all is because its a re-make of a game that was super beloved. this version sucks. I actually prefer the original graphics too.

Feb 25, 2026·108h·Verified

Steam User 4691STEAMNot recommended

A good remaster of the visuals but the gameplay and UI is so incredibly dated. Just not much fun 20 years later.

Feb 25, 2026·1·Verified

Steam User 3876STEAMRecommended

My food stocks may be dwindling, but not my love for this game.

This game is the ultimate castle builder / medieval economy sim for me. It's not the absolute greatest in any field anymore, but being a 9,5/10 in every category is still amazing.

The castle building combined with the terrain is the best in the series.

Soundtrack gets played by me every week still.

Campaign is very well structured and has engaging missions.

Free-build + community maps provide a looooot of additional hours.

Please just do Stronghold 4 like this game in every aspect, update the graphics a little, add some new buidling and mechanics and units and I will personally make out with the Rat and the Pig in one go.

Feb 24, 2026·78h·2·Verified

Steam User 8369STEAMRecommended

It's a great strategy/tower defense game.

Feb 24, 2026·46h·Verified

Steam User 1839STEAMRecommended

fantastic

Feb 24, 2026·139h·Verified

Steam User 3477STEAMRecommended

Bom jogo de estratégia, muito parecido com um Age of Empires

Feb 23, 2026·18h·Verified

Steam User 6748STEAMNot recommended

It's pretty much a tutorial for stronghold crusader. The campaign is charming but missions 15 and 18 are inexcusably horrible. Worth it when it goes on sale for $4 but otherwise just get crusader.

Feb 23, 2026·18h·Verified

Steam User 8053STEAMRecommended

스트롱홀드 (내 주식을)

Feb 23, 2026·25h·Verified

Steam User 4592STEAMRecommended

Chulada

Feb 23, 2026·29h·Verified

Steam User 4633STEAMRecommended

A great updated remastered version of a beautiful classic! Well worth both time & money.

Feb 23, 2026·24h·2·Verified

Steam User 4322STEAMRecommended

Bardzo Fajna gra szczególnie muzyka i klimat

Feb 22, 2026·20h·Verified

Steam User 6509STEAMRecommended

Super Remake starého klasického Strongoldu s vylepšenou grafikou a trochu něco navíc v menu.

Feb 22, 2026·17h·Verified

Steam User 5007STEAMRecommended

имба ебанутая

Feb 22, 2026·33h·Verified

Steam User 3383STEAMRecommended

保留并延续了以前打的经典剧情，添加的新剧情也是原汁原味。蛮好的

Feb 22, 2026·42h·1·Verified

Steam User 5200STEAMNot recommended

No skirmish, really

Feb 21, 2026·Verified

Steam User 5726STEAMRecommended

genialna gra, nie zestarzala sie

Feb 21, 2026·36h·Verified

Steam User 6088STEAMRecommended

nostalgia

Feb 21, 2026·4h·Verified

Steam User 5617STEAMRecommended

It's fine. Looks great, but just like the original that it's a remaster of, there's no custom skirmish, so there's not much to do. I really only bought it because I want them to make Stronghold 2 DE.

Feb 20, 2026·6h·Verified

Steam User 5892STEAMRecommended

Хорошая стратегия

Feb 19, 2026·15h·Verified

Steam User 7749STEAMRecommended

fun

Feb 19, 2026·9h·Verified

Steam User 3153STEAMRecommended

Best game ever made!

Feb 18, 2026·23h·Verified

Steam User 1173STEAMRecommended

pretty, pretty good.

Feb 18, 2026·24h·Verified

Steam User 6517STEAMRecommended

Милорд, нас забрасывают гнилыми коровьими тушами!
Запасы провизии пополняются, сэр!

Feb 18, 2026·6h·Verified

Steam User 6691STEAMRecommended

Love it since 99!

Feb 17, 2026·11h·Verified

Steam User 8814STEAMRecommended

Ich spiele Stronghold seit über 20 Jahren, mehr muss ich hier nicht sagen. I´m f***ing lovin it!!!!!

Feb 17, 2026·22h·Verified

Steam User 0431STEAMRecommended

Feb 16, 2026·9h·Verified

Steam User 6517STEAMRecommended

Classic RTS Castle builder

Feb 16, 2026·5h·Verified

Steam User 1950STEAMRecommended

Prawdziwy RTS!

Feb 16, 2026·16h·Verified

Steam User 4140STEAMRecommended

Çocukken dayım bilgisayara yüklemişti, ''krallı oyun'' diyordum o zamanlar. Pederin ablama ortaokul hediyesi olarak aldığı Windows 95'li bilgisayarı sürekli dondurur ve kitler, ne zaman donsa anamdan ''bozup duruyorsun bilgisayarı'' diye dayak yerdim :). Lise çağına geldiğimde oyunun adını bir türlü hatırlayamıyor, yana yakıla arıyordum. Sonraları bulup Torrent'ten indirmiş, yüzlerce; belki binlerce saatimi gömmüştüm. Yenilenmiş sürümünde arayüzü başta olmak üzere birtakım güzelliklerin içinden geçmişler lâkin, hâlâ datlı mı datlı. Döneminin de, bugünün de en güzel stratejilerinden; bence AoE'nin de en yakın muadili idi. Sekiz kâğıda kıyamıyorsanız indirimde muhakkak alıp deneyimleyin, stratejiseverlerin kaçırmaması lâzım.

Feb 16, 2026·1·Verified

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