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Stronghold Crusader 2
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Stronghold Crusader 2 player count chart
Stronghold Crusader 2 has a small but active player base. 336 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been growing (up 13% on the month before).
History from Feb 1, 2013
Stronghold Crusader 2 monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 224 | -5.49% | 495 |
| October 2026 | 237 | +11.79% | 607 |
| September 2026 | 212 | -16.73% | 428 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -6.88% | 514 |
| July 2026 | n/a | +7.39% | 552 |
| June 2026 | n/a | +14.73% | 514 |
| May 2026 | n/a | -21.4% | 448 |
| April 2026 | n/a | +6.34% | 570 |
| March 2026 | n/a | -18.04% | 536 |
| February 2026 | n/a | +0.77% | 654 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +10.75% | 649 |
| December 2025 | n/a | +17.67% | 586 |
| November 2025 | n/a | -21.7% | 498 |
| October 2025 | n/a | -1.55% | 636 |
| September 2025 | n/a | +0.62% | 646 |
| August 2025 | n/a | -23.66% | 642 |
| July 2025 | n/a | +19.63% | 841 |
| June 2025 | n/a | -25.92% | 703 |
| May 2025 | n/a | +38.54% | 949 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -27.44% | 685 |
| March 2025 | n/a | -11.36% | 944 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -27.15% | 1,065 |
| January 2025 | n/a | +97.04% | 1,462 |
| December 2024 | n/a | +0.95% | 742 |
| November 2024 | n/a | +31.25% | 735 |
| October 2024 | n/a | -23.08% | 560 |
| September 2024 | n/a | +37.1% | 728 |
| August 2024 | n/a | -10.3% | 531 |
| July 2024 | n/a | +6.28% | 592 |
| June 2024 | n/a | -20.31% | 557 |
| May 2024 | n/a | -18.91% | 699 |
| April 2024 | n/a | +1.29% | 862 |
| March 2024 | n/a | -13.16% | 851 |
| February 2024 | n/a | +13.82% | 980 |
| January 2024 | n/a | -4.55% | 861 |
| December 2023 | n/a | -10.96% | 902 |
| November 2023 | n/a | -6.98% | 1,013 |
| October 2023 | n/a | +11.69% | 1,089 |
| September 2023 | n/a | +30.35% | 975 |
| August 2023 | n/a | -22.16% | 748 |
| July 2023 | n/a | +51.34% | 961 |
| June 2023 | n/a | -25.56% | 635 |
| May 2023 | n/a | -21.74% | 853 |
| April 2023 | n/a | +36.25% | 1,090 |
| March 2023 | n/a | +3.76% | 800 |
| February 2023 | n/a | -15.37% | 771 |
| January 2023 | n/a | +4.47% | 911 |
| December 2022 | n/a | -17.42% | 872 |
| November 2022 | n/a | +16.81% | 1,056 |
| October 2022 | n/a | +48.68% | 904 |
| September 2022 | n/a | -15.08% | 608 |
| August 2022 | n/a | +7.19% | 716 |
| July 2022 | n/a | +10.23% | 668 |
| June 2022 | n/a | -27.25% | 606 |
| May 2022 | n/a | +4.39% | 833 |
| April 2022 | n/a | -23.78% | 798 |
| March 2022 | n/a | +20.34% | 1,047 |
| February 2022 | n/a | -19.74% | 870 |
| January 2022 | n/a | +35.16% | 1,084 |
| December 2021 | n/a | -29.59% | 802 |
| November 2021 | n/a | +35.6% | 1,139 |
| October 2021 | n/a | +0.72% | 840 |
| September 2021 | n/a | +66.14% | 834 |
| August 2021 | n/a | -26.5% | 502 |
| July 2021 | n/a | -8.93% | 683 |
| June 2021 | n/a | +10.78% | 750 |
| May 2021 | n/a | -35.46% | 677 |
| April 2021 | n/a | +10.65% | 1,049 |
| March 2021 | n/a | -16.91% | 948 |
| February 2021 | n/a | -5.62% | 1,141 |
| January 2021 | n/a | +3.07% | 1,209 |
| December 2020 | n/a | -3.14% | 1,173 |
| November 2020 | n/a | +14.14% | 1,211 |
| October 2020 | n/a | +44.35% | 1,061 |
| September 2020 | n/a | -14.44% | 735 |
| August 2020 | n/a | +25.58% | 859 |
| July 2020 | n/a | -2.29% | 684 |
| June 2020 | n/a | -52.35% | 700 |
| May 2020 | n/a | -14.49% | 1,469 |
| April 2020 | n/a | +36.35% | 1,718 |
| March 2020 | n/a | +8.06% | 1,260 |
| February 2020 | n/a | +24.84% | 1,166 |
| January 2020 | n/a | -1.99% | 934 |
| December 2019 | n/a | +23.61% | 953 |
| November 2019 | n/a | -16.56% | 771 |
| October 2019 | n/a | +41.28% | 924 |
| September 2019 | n/a | -20.63% | 654 |
| August 2019 | n/a | +11.96% | 824 |
| July 2019 | n/a | +14.29% | 736 |
| June 2019 | n/a | -1.53% | 644 |
| May 2019 | n/a | -38.3% | 654 |
| April 2019 | n/a | +45.6% | 1,060 |
| March 2019 | n/a | -50.37% | 728 |
| February 2019 | n/a | +55.73% | 1,467 |
| January 2019 | n/a | +2.39% | 942 |
| December 2018 | n/a | +7.48% | 920 |
| November 2018 | n/a | +17.26% | 856 |
| October 2018 | n/a | -19.51% | 730 |
| September 2018 | n/a | +26.32% | 907 |
| August 2018 | n/a | +5.59% | 718 |
| July 2018 | n/a | -4.9% | 680 |
| June 2018 | n/a | -28.43% | 715 |
| May 2018 | n/a | +68.75% | 999 |
| April 2018 | n/a | -11.77% | 592 |
| March 2018 | n/a | -27.85% | 671 |
| February 2018 | n/a | -15.45% | 930 |
| January 2018 | n/a | -7.09% | 1,100 |
| December 2017 | n/a | +24.37% | 1,184 |
| November 2017 | n/a | +24.28% | 952 |
| October 2017 | n/a | -29.14% | 766 |
| September 2017 | n/a | +29.77% | 1,081 |
| August 2017 | n/a | +8.32% | 833 |
| July 2017 | n/a | -2.04% | 769 |
| June 2017 | n/a | -4.5% | 785 |
| May 2017 | n/a | -27.26% | 822 |
| April 2017 | n/a | +38.31% | 1,130 |
| March 2017 | n/a | -26.33% | 817 |
| February 2017 | n/a | -27.18% | 1,109 |
| January 2017 | n/a | -17.14% | 1,523 |
| December 2016 | n/a | +82.89% | 1,838 |
| November 2016 | n/a | +26.26% | 1,005 |
| October 2016 | n/a | -13.57% | 796 |
| September 2016 | n/a | +32.71% | 921 |
| August 2016 | n/a | -24.07% | 694 |
| July 2016 | n/a | -0.22% | 914 |
| June 2016 | n/a | +27.05% | 916 |
| May 2016 | n/a | -87.49% | 721 |
| April 2016 | n/a | +873.65% | 5,764 |
| March 2016 | n/a | -22.61% | 592 |
| February 2016 | n/a | -42.26% | 765 |
| January 2016 | n/a | +22.69% | 1,325 |
| December 2015 | n/a | +8.98% | 1,080 |
| November 2015 | n/a | +121.7% | 991 |
| October 2015 | n/a | -18.28% | 447 |
| September 2015 | n/a | +1.11% | 547 |
| August 2015 | n/a | +0.93% | 541 |
| July 2015 | n/a | -34.23% | 536 |
| June 2015 | n/a | +35.38% | 815 |
| May 2015 | n/a | +3.44% | 602 |
| April 2015 | n/a | -33.86% | 582 |
| March 2015 | n/a | +27.35% | 880 |
| February 2015 | n/a | -29.92% | 691 |
| January 2015 | n/a | -16.01% | 986 |
| December 2014 | n/a | +5.1% | 1,174 |
| November 2014 | n/a | -53.03% | 1,117 |
| October 2014 | n/a | -54.02% | 2,378 |
| September 2014 | n/a | +34380% | 5,172 |
| August 2014 | n/a | +36.36% | 15 |
| July 2014 | n/a | +57.14% | 11 |
| June 2014 | n/a | -12.5% | 7 |
| May 2014 | n/a | -33.33% | 8 |
| April 2014 | n/a | +20% | 12 |
| March 2014 | n/a | +150% | 10 |
| February 2014 | n/a | -20% | 4 |
| January 2014 | n/a | +0% | 5 |
| December 2013 | n/a | +0% | 5 |
| November 2013 | n/a | +0% | 5 |
| October 2013 | n/a | -54.55% | 5 |
| September 2013 | n/a | +120% | 11 |
| August 2013 | n/a | +0% | 5 |
| July 2013 | n/a | +0% | 5 |
| June 2013 | n/a | +25% | 5 |
| May 2013 | n/a | +33.33% | 4 |
| April 2013 | n/a | +200% | 3 |
| March 2013 | n/a | +0% | 1 |
| February 2013 | n/a | n/a | 1 |
How many people play Stronghold Crusader 2 right now?
336 people are playing Stronghold Crusader 2 on Steam right now. That makes it the #1,472 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 337 players. Today's peak is 12% below its 30-day average daily peak of 383.
Is Stronghold Crusader 2 growing or declining?
Over the last 30 days Stronghold Crusader 2 averaged a daily peak of 383 players, up 13% compared with the 30 days before (340). Its highest point this month (607) is 22% above the same period last year (498). In its first month after release (Feb 1, 2013) it peaked at 1 players. Today's player count is 6% of its all-time peak of 5,764, set on Apr 2, 2016.
Best time to play Stronghold Crusader 2
Based on the last 14 days, Stronghold Crusader 2 is busiest around 18:00 UTC (1 PM in New York) and quietest around 05:00 UTC (12 AM in New York), when about 67% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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When Stronghold Crusader 2 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 2
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.
- Developer
- Firefly Studios
- Released
- Feb 1, 2013
- Genre
- Simulation, Strategy
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 10 languages, 7 with full audio
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Stronghold Crusader 2 price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Stronghold Crusader 2 is at its full price of $39.99. It usually goes on sale for about 90% off (around $4.00), and the lowest we have recorded is $3.99.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 2 price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $39.99 | $39.99 | base |
| Euro area | 29,99€ | $33.48 | -16% |
| United Kingdom | £24.99 | $33.45 | -16% |
| Canada | C$ 44.99 | $31.98 | -20% |
| Australia | A$ 54.99 | $37.78 | -6% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 49.99 | $27.71 | -31% |
| Brazil | R$75,49 | $13.72 | -66% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 367.99 | $19.67 | -51% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $18.99 | $18.99 | -53% |
| Poland | 99,99 zł | $25.42 | -36% |
| Switzerland | CHF 39.50 | $48.24 | +21% |
| Norway | 279,00 kr | $29.59 | -26% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $18.99 | $18.99 | -53% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $18.49 | $18.49 | -54% |
| South Africa | R 219.00 | $13.24 | -67% |
| India | ₹899.00 | $9.57 | -76% |
| Indonesia cheapest | Rp 169 999 | $9.39 | -77% |
| China | ¥116.00 | $17.39 | -57% |
| Japan | ¥4,100 | $25.90 | -35% |
| South Korea | ₩ 41,000 | $30.18 | -25% |
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 2 reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Stronghold Crusader 2 on Twitch
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Stronghold Crusader 2 achievements
Stronghold Crusader 2 has 81 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 7.0% of them; the rarest, Your Own Worst Enemy, is held by 0.9% of players.
The Killing JokeHidden achievement55.4%
Warrior 3rd ClassKill 1,000 troops47.2%
Welcome to the FamilySign up to the mailing list29.1%
"Preparations" CampaignComplete "Preparations" campaign26.7%
No Hanging AroundKill an AI lord in a skirmish match before the end of day 523.5%
Industry BaronDeliver 100,000 resources to the stockpile21.8%
Farmer KingDeliver 100,000 food to the granary19.4%
Skirmish YeomanComplete "Baptism" skirmish trail18.2%
Warrior 2nd ClassKill 10,000 troops17.5%
Loyal CompanionComplete "Alliance" within the "Breath of the Infidel" skirmish trail without your ally dying16.5%
Slam Dunk (Da Funk)Win 5 skirmish matches in a row15.3%
Revelation 16:21Hidden achievement15.0%
Animal AnticsHidden achievement14.4%
Four PlayAn achievement for owning all 4 Stronghold Crusader 2 DLC. Thank you from everyone at Firefly Studios.13.7%
Assassin's DeedHidden achievement11.8%
Skirmish KnightComplete "Breath of the Infidel" skirmish trail10.2%
EmbargoWin a skirmish match without buying or selling any goods10.1%
Atlas SubbedSubscribe to a map using the Steam Workshop9.6%
Forge LordDeliver 10,000 weapons to the armoury9.0%
Animal Air StrikeHidden achievement8.4%
Release the HoundsOpen 5 war dog cages in the space of 30 seconds8.3%
"Lionheart" CampaignComplete "Lionheart" campaign8.1%
Conqueror5 multiplayer wins8.0%
Let None Stand in my WayKill 50 enemy lords6.6%
Skirmish BaronComplete "Desert Heat" skirmish trail6.4%
You Win or You DieHidden achievement6.4%
All Knight LongHave 100 mounted knights at your command6.4%
Trebuchet vs TrebuchetDestroy an enemy trebuchet using a trebuchet6.3%
Site your granary, sireDestroy a granary containing more than 500 food6.3%
Warrior 1st ClassKill 50,000 troops6.0%
Demolition ManDestroy 1,000 buildings6.0%
Skirmish DukeComplete "Way of the Warrior" skirmish trail5.5%
Medic!Heal your lord to half health from the brink of death5.5%
MillionaireGenerate 1,000,000 gold5.4%
"Saladin" CampaignComplete "Saladin" campaign5.0%
Iron WillWin a skirmish trail mission only recruiting melee troops4.5%
Skirmish PrinceComplete "A Trail of Tears" skirmish trail4.3%
SacrosanctDefeat The Hermit without destroying any of his Mosques3.6%
Space InvaderCapture all the village estates in the "Conquerors" mission before any players are defeated3.2%
UsurperDefeat The Princess and Richard in a single skirmish match3.2%
Cannon FodderKill 500 Conscripts in a skirmish match against The Emperor3.1%
Ghost RidersKill 100 Horse Archers in a skirmish match against The Khan3.1%
Say My Name, Say My NameTrigger a custom greeting3.0%
Skirmish KingComplete "Hell's Teeth" skirmish trail2.8%
Arms DealerSend 500 weapons to allies2.6%
Listed BuildingsDefeat The Emperor on "Uprising" in "The Emperor & The Hermit" skirmish trail without destroying any of his towers2.4%
Fortification MasterDefeat the "Lords of the Desert" invasion in a sandbox game (Difficulty: Hard)2.1%
Skirmish HeroComplete "The Princess & The Pig" skirmish trail1.9%
Khan you do the Khan Khan?Win a skirmish match against a team of 3 or more Khans1.9%
Divine RetributionComplete the "The Emperor & The Hermit" skirmish trail1.8%
Skirmish EnforcerComplete "The Templar & The Duke" skirmish trail1.8%
Protector of the InnocentComplete "Surrounded" within "The Princess & The Pig" skirmish trail without losing any hovels1.6%
Skirmish LegendComplete the "The Jackal & The Khan" skirmish trail1.6%
That's no MoonHidden achievement1.4%
Content CompleteComplete all 4 DLC skirmish trails1.4%
Fetchez la Vache!Hidden achievement1.3%
I'll Huff and I'll PuffDefeat The Pig 1 vs 1 without destroying any of his walls in a skirmish match1.3%
Men OnlyComplete "Factions of War" within "The Templar & The Duke" skirmish trail without building any siege equipment1.3%
TacticianComplete "The Lion's Den" within the "Preparations" campaign on hard without training any units1.2%
Lion TamerKill 5 lions with a slave driver1.2%
Showing the 60 most unlocked of 81 achievements.
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Stronghold Crusader 2 DLC
Stronghold Crusader 2 has 6 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
Latest Stronghold Crusader 2 news and patch notes
- Nov 3, 2026 Stronghold 4 Release Date Update!
- Aug 7, 2025 Crusader: DE, Update & DLC 1 Reveals
- Jul 16, 2025 Stronghold Crusader: DE, Out Now!
- Jul 3, 2025 Stronghold Crusader: DE, Roadmap Reveal
- Jun 9, 2025 New Coop Trailer & Next Fest
- May 23, 2025 Feature Spotlight: 10k Unit Cap, Mosques & More!
- Apr 30, 2025 Feature Spotlight: New Units
- Apr 4, 2025 Feature Spotlight: New AI Lords
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Stronghold Crusader 2 FAQ
Is Stronghold Crusader 2 dead?
Stronghold Crusader 2 has a small but active player base. 336 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been growing (up 13% on the month before).
How many people play Stronghold Crusader 2?
336 people are playing Stronghold Crusader 2 on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 337 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Stronghold Crusader 2?
Stronghold Crusader 2 reached its all-time Steam peak of 5,764 concurrent players on Apr 2, 2016.
Is Stronghold Crusader 2 growing or declining?
Stronghold Crusader 2 is growing. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 383, up 13% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Stronghold Crusader 2 most active?
Stronghold Crusader 2 usually has the most players around 18:00 UTC (1 PM in New York) and the fewest around 05:00 UTC (12 AM in New York).
How much does Stronghold Crusader 2 cost?
Stronghold Crusader 2 costs $39.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Stronghold Crusader 2 has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Stronghold Crusader 2 on Steam is $3.99 (90% off), on Oct 21, 2026. It costs $39.99 right now.
Is Stronghold Crusader 2 on sale right now?
No, Stronghold Crusader 2 is at its full price of $39.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 90%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 90%.
Where is Stronghold Crusader 2 cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Stronghold Crusader 2 is cheapest in Indonesia at Rp 169 999, about $9.39 or 77% below the US price of $39.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is Stronghold Crusader 2 good?
Steam players rate Stronghold Crusader 2 Mostly Positive: 72% of 17,082 reviews are positive.
When did Stronghold Crusader 2 come out?
Stronghold Crusader 2 was released on Steam on Feb 1, 2013.
Who made Stronghold Crusader 2?
Stronghold Crusader 2 was developed by Firefly Studios.
Is Stronghold Crusader 2 still worth playing?
Stronghold Crusader 2 has a smaller but active community on Steam today (336 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Mostly Positive).
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