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Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition
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Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition player count chart
No, Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition is not dead. 2,498 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 2,702. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (about the same on the month before).
History from Jul 1, 2025
Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 1,467 | -12.52% | 3,255 |
| October 2026 | 1,677 | +1.76% | 3,746 |
| September 2026 | 1,648 | -14.65% | 3,676 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -7.5% | 4,307 |
| July 2026 | n/a | -11.38% | 4,656 |
| June 2026 | n/a | +7.75% | 5,254 |
| May 2026 | n/a | -11.01% | 4,876 |
| April 2026 | n/a | +26.16% | 5,479 |
| March 2026 | n/a | -29.43% | 4,343 |
| February 2026 | n/a | +41.76% | 6,154 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +0.39% | 4,341 |
| December 2025 | n/a | -11.79% | 4,324 |
| November 2025 | n/a | -22.99% | 4,902 |
| October 2025 | n/a | -27.79% | 6,365 |
| September 2025 | n/a | -38.49% | 8,814 |
| August 2025 | n/a | -10.87% | 14,330 |
| July 2025 | n/a | n/a | 16,077 |
How many people are playing Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition?
At this moment Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition has 2,498 concurrent players on Steam. That makes it the #393 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 2,702 players. Today's peak is 9% below its 30-day average daily peak of 2,977.
Is Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition growing or declining?
Over the last 30 days Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition averaged a daily peak of 2,977 players, down 1% compared with the 30 days before (3,014). Its highest point this month (3,746) is 24% below the same period last year (4,902). In its first month after release (Jul 15, 2025) it peaked at 15,485 players. Today's player count is 16% of its all-time peak of 16,077, set on Jul 1, 2025.
Best time to play Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition
Based on the last 14 days, Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition is busiest around 19:00 UTC (2 PM in New York) and quietest around 05:00 UTC (12 AM in New York), when about 78% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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When Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
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About Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition
Gird your loins and sharpen your steel! Besiege 20 unique enemy lords and battle friends online, in this expanded remaster of the classic 'castle sim'. Relive history with new units, opponents, visuals, audio, campaigns, skirmish trails, co-op and larger maps.
- Developer
- Firefly Studios
- Released
- Jul 15, 2025
- Genre
- Simulation, Strategy
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 20 languages, 9 with full audio
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Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition is at its full price of $19.99. It usually goes on sale for about 25% off (around $14.99), and the lowest we have recorded is $11.99.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Readings before Oct 13, 2026 come from archived copies of the Steam store page (Internet Archive), so short sales between copies can be missing. Checked daily.
Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $19.99 | $19.99 | base |
| Euro area | 19,99€ | $22.32 | +12% |
| United Kingdom | £16.99 | $22.74 | +14% |
| Canada | C$ 25.99 | $18.48 | -8% |
| Australia | A$ 29.50 | $20.27 | +1% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 28.99 | $16.07 | -20% |
| Brazil | R$59,99 | $10.90 | -45% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 227.99 | $12.19 | -39% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $10.49 | $10.49 | -48% |
| Poland | 91,99 zł | $23.38 | +17% |
| Switzerland | CHF 21.99 | $26.85 | +34% |
| Norway | 220,00 kr | $23.34 | +17% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $10.49 | $10.49 | -48% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $15.99 | $15.99 | -20% |
| South Africa | R 185.00 | $11.19 | -44% |
| India | ₹880.00 | $9.37 | -53% |
| Indonesia cheapest | Rp 165 999 | $9.17 | -54% |
| China | ¥76.00 | $11.39 | -43% |
| Japan | ¥2,300 | $14.53 | -27% |
| South Korea | ₩ 21,500 | $15.82 | -21% |
Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 6 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.
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Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per week, from Steam's review history.
Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition achievements
Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition has 41 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 16.2% of them; the rarest, Bone Collector, is held by 0.7% of players.
Lord v. FoodStore 1,000 food in a single game81.2%
Wow. Like I'm Really Impressed!?Win a skirmish game68.3%
MeanieKill 10,000 Units45.3%
Welcome, Lord Bessy!Place 30 Dairy Farms45.0%
Calm down, Rambo!Store 1,000 weapons in a single game43.7%
The Midas TouchAmass 50,000 gold in a single game31.8%
Almost ImpressiveWin a skirmish game against 7 opponents26.0%
Rally the Troops!Complete Historical Campaign, "The Call to Arms"24.0%
Sprawling MetropolisGet a population of 30021.4%
Top of the ClassComplete the Tutorial20.5%
Up Close & PersonalWin a skirmish match without recruiting any ranged units19.6%
Genuinely ImpressiveWin a skirmish game against a team of 7 opponents18.0%
Room for ImprovementComplete any Sands of Time mission with a 'Warrior' ranking17.4%
Almost ThereComplete any Sands of Time mission with a 'Champion' ranking15.9%
Iron BannerComplete Historical Campaign, "Saladin's Conquest"14.0%
BullyKill 100,000 Units13.9%
No More Wood NeededStore 10,000 wood in a single game13.2%
New Kids On The BlockWin a skirmish match against a team of The Jewel, Sentinel, Nomad & Kāhinah13.2%
Nailed It!Complete any Sands of Time mission with a 'Prince of the Sands' ranking12.8%
Subscribe to play as The ScribeSign up to the Firefly newsletter to unlock The Scribe lord skin11.1%
Sheep FarmerComplete The Trail of the Lamb within the Target Time10.9%
Lounging About The LevantComplete Historical Campaign, "Crusader States"9.8%
King of the SandcastleComplete Historical Campaign, "The Kings' Crusade"9.3%
Are you not entertained?!Win at least one match against all 20 different Lords & Ladies8.9%
Stay Back!Win a skirmish match while only recruiting ranged units8.9%
No Sleep 'til AscalonComplete Historical Campaign, "The Barons' Crusade"7.9%
Right In The ChildhoodComplete the "First Edition" Skirmish Trail6.2%
A King's RansomComplete Historical Campaign, "The Seventh Crusade"6.1%
Goat HerderComplete The Trail of the Goat within the Target Time5.9%
FalconerComplete The Trail of the Falcon within the Target Time5.0%
Perseverance Pays OffComplete the "Warchest" Skirmish Trail4.6%
Mick DundeeComplete Economic Campaign, "The Realm of the Crocodile"4.2%
More Than WordsComplete the Crusader Extreme Skirmish Trail3.6%
Zoo KeeperComplete The Trail of the Leopard within the Target Time3.5%
Banned from the CircusKill 1000 Lions2.9%
Dog BreederComplete The Trail of the Jackal within the Target Time2.6%
Snake CharmerComplete The Trail of the Cobra within the Target Time1.7%
Muhammad al-IdrisiMake a map and upload it to the Steam Workshop1.5%
Apex PredatorComplete The Trail of the Eagle within the Target Time1.4%
TyrantKill 1,000,000 Units1.0%
Bone CollectorComplete The Trail of the Vulture within the Target Time0.7%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition DLC
Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition has 4 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
Latest Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition news and patch notes
- Nov 3, 2026 Stronghold 4 Release Date Update!
- Oct 13, 2026 Stronghold 4 Release Date Reveal Round-up!
- Aug 24, 2026 Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition v2.8.2 Patch Patch notes
- Aug 10, 2026 Patch for The Surgeon and Baibars DLC, Voiceline Volume and Surgeon Troop Fix Patch notes
- Aug 4, 2026 The Fourth Update and DLC Are Now Available!
- Jul 22, 2026 Stronghold 4 Q&A, Your Pressing Questions Answered!
- Jul 10, 2026 Stronghold Crusader DE's Fourth Major Update and DLC Is Coming!
- Jun 8, 2026 Stronghold 4 Has Been Announced!
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition FAQ
Is Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition dead?
No, Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition is not dead. 2,498 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 2,702. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (about the same on the month before).
How many people play Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition?
2,498 people are playing Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 2,702 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition?
Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition reached its all-time Steam peak of 16,077 concurrent players on Jul 1, 2025.
Is Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition growing or declining?
Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition is stable. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 2,977, about the same compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition most active?
Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition usually has the most players around 19:00 UTC (2 PM in New York) and the fewest around 05:00 UTC (12 AM in New York).
How much does Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition cost?
Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition costs $19.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition on Steam is $11.99 (40% off), on Oct 13, 2026. It costs $19.99 right now.
Is Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition on sale right now?
No, Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition is at its full price of $19.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 25%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 40%.
Where is Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition is cheapest in Indonesia at Rp 165 999, about $9.17 or 54% below the US price of $19.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition good?
Steam players rate Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition Very Positive: 92% of 11,952 reviews are positive.
When did Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition come out?
Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition was released on Steam on Jul 15, 2025.
Who made Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition?
Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition was developed by Firefly Studios.
Is Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition still worth playing?
Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition has a big, active player base on Steam today (2,498 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).
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