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Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition is more popular right now with 2,447 players on Steam, 19 times as many players as Knights and Merchants (130). It also leads over the last 30 days, with 1,637 players on average against 80 for Knights and Merchants. The highest all-time peak belongs to Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition (16,077 players).
Concurrent players on Steam. Drag or pinch to zoom; the table below has every number.
| Stat |  Knights and Merchants |  Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Players right now | 130 | 2,447 |
| 24-hour peak | 131 | 2,786 |
| All-time peak | 7,450Feb 1, 2019 | 16,077Jul 1, 2025 |
| 30-day average players | 80 | 1,637 |
| Steam reviews | 84.7% positive4,663 reviews | 92% positive11k reviews |
| Price now (US) | $9.99 | $19.99 |
| Lowest price we have seen | $3.99 Dec 31, 2025 | $11.99 Oct 13, 2026 |
| Release date | Oct 14, 2013 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Green marks the leader in each row (for prices, the cheaper game). Prices are US Steam prices.
Knights and MerchantsStronghold Crusader: Definitive EditionPick 2 to 4 games. Only games with a player count page can be compared.
Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition is more popular right now with 2,447 players on Steam, 19 times as many players as Knights and Merchants (130). It also leads over the last 30 days, with 1,637 players on average against 80 for Knights and Merchants. The highest all-time peak belongs to Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition (16,077 players).
Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition peaked at 16,077 concurrent players on July 1, 2025. Knights and Merchants peaked at 7,450 concurrent players on February 1, 2019.
Knights and Merchants costs $9.99 on the US Steam store, and the lowest price we have seen is $3.99. Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition costs $19.99 on the US Steam store, and the lowest price we have seen is $11.99.
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