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Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns
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Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns player count chart
Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns has very few players on Steam right now (2). Its all-time peak was 13.
History from Oct 11, 2026
Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | not enough data | -23.08% | 10 |
| October 2026 | not enough data | n/a | 13 |
How many people play Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns right now?
Right now, 2 players are in Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns on Steam. That makes it the #13,561 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 2 players. Today's peak is 60% below its 30-day average daily peak of 5.
Is Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns growing or declining?
Today's player count is 15% of its all-time peak of 13, set on Oct 11, 2026.
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About Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns
The legendary medieval strategy adventure has returned – enhanced for a new generation of knights. Conquer provinces, raise armies, storm castles, and influence the balance of power through bold strategy and action moments.
- Developer
- Black Tower Basement
- Publisher
- Nordcurrent Labs
- Released
- Aug 13, 2026
- Genre
- RPG, Strategy
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 10 languages
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Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns price history
Good time to buy? Yes, good time to buy. Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns is 20% off at $15.99, the lowest price we have recorded.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Checked daily.
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Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per week, from Steam's review history.
Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns achievements
Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns has 47 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 12.7% of them; the rarest, Armed to the teeth, is held by 0.3% of players.
Night predator squaredWin a raid in Classic Mode48.8%- AnneRescue Anne of Lancashire in Classic Mode37.3%
- KatharineRescue Katharine of Nottingham in Classic Mode36.7%
- RebeccaRescue Rebecca of York in Classic Mode36.6%
- RosalindRescue Rosalind of Bedford in Classic Mode36.5%
- Hail the king squaredConquer the kingdom in Classic Mode35.9%
- Master strategistUse every tactic in a single battle in Classic Mode32.9%
- Merciless blowSuccessfully use every kind of projectile in a single siege in Classic Mode30.6%
- Divide and conquerBring every land under your rule in Classic Mode28.9%
- Lost by the skin of your teethLose a battle by a single point in Kingdom Mode22.2%
- On the brink of life and deathWin a battle by a single point in Kingdom Mode20.0%
- Call the healer!Be healed by the power of gold for the first time in Kingdom Mode19.7%
- Night predatorWin a raid in Retro Mode18.7%
- Live largeBuy out the entire shop in Kingdom Mode16.4%
- BraveheartRescue a maiden in Retro Mode15.9%
- Fortune’s favoriteWin a tournament and earn a new trait in Kingdom Mode13.9%
- True knight squaredWin a tournament in Classic Mode13.6%
- Wall sniperCompletely destroy a wall during a siege in Retro Mode12.0%
- Your GraceWin the Crown and get your first jewel in Kingdom Mode11.9%
- The devil made me do itKill a Saxon lord first and capture his castle in Retro Mode11.4%
- Self-confidenceStorm the castle immediately during a siege without a single Catapult launch in Classic Mode9.9%
- Wow, shiny!Claim a precious die in Kingdom Mode9.7%
- Past experienceClaim a trait with fame points in Kingdom Mode9.3%
- Hail the kingWin the game in Retro Mode9.1%
- Ladies’ manRescue two or more maidens in one game in Retro Mode7.4%
- Here, there, and everywhereAttend 3 or more timed events in one game in Kingdom Mode6.2%
- Take from the richWin a raid in Kingdom Mode5.5%
- True knightWin a tournament in Retro Mode5.1%
- Keeping it for laterStation 500 or more men in garrisons in Classic Mode5.0%
- Faint heart never won fair ladyRescue a maiden and unlock a new family in Kingdom Mode4.0%
- Blue bloodStart a run as a noble family member for the first time in Kingdom Mode3.7%
- Fully stocked treasuryEarn a total of 10,000 gold in Kingdom Mode2.8%
- Living high on the hogStart a battle with only precious dice in Kingdom Mode2.4%
- Just luckyWin 3 lands in a single tournament in Retro Mode1.8%
- Gold talksRecruit more than 500 Soldiers in one game in Retro Mode1.6%
- Your HighnessWin the Crown with 3 jewels in Kingdom Mode1.6%
- ArchbishopApply a total of 100 relics in Kingdom Mode1.5%
- For the glory!Earn a total of 25 fame points in Kingdom Mode1.5%
- Genghis KhanBesiege and capture a total of 20 castles in Retro Mode1.3%
- Reliable comradeVisit Robin Hood and get his help a total of 10 times in Retro Mode1.0%
- Your MajestyWin the Crown with 5 jewels in Kingdom Mode1.0%
- Road to the top tierDefeat Brian de Bois-Guilbert in a tournament in Retro Mode0.8%
- SandboxerBuild a total of 20 small castles in Retro Mode0.8%
- For the king!Win a total of 100 battles in Retro Mode0.6%
- A gesture of goodwillRetreat 50 times in Classic Mode0.5%
- Experienced rescuerRescue all of the maidens in Kingdom Mode0.5%
- Armed to the teethUnlock all traits in Kingdom Mode0.3%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns DLC
Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns has 1 DLC on Steam, newest first.
Latest Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns news and patch notes
- Oct 1, 2026 Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns, Patch 1.0.10 is here!
- Aug 13, 2026 A Special Message from Jim Sachs
- Aug 13, 2026 Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns is Out Now!
- Aug 4, 2026 6 Things to Know Before Playing Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns
- Jul 13, 2026 Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns, Frequently Asked Questions
- Jun 6, 2026 Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns, Release Date Revealed!
- Mar 12, 2026 Defender of the Crown is back for its 40th anniversary!
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns FAQ
Is Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns dead?
Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns has very few players on Steam right now (2). Its all-time peak was 13.
How many people play Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns?
2 people are playing Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 2 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns?
Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns reached its all-time Steam peak of 13 concurrent players on Oct 11, 2026.
How much does Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns cost?
Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns is on sale on Steam right now: $15.99, 20% off its usual $19.99. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns on Steam is $15.99 (20% off), on Nov 6, 2026. It costs $15.99 right now.
Is Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns on sale right now?
Yes. Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns is 20% off on Steam right now, $15.99 instead of $19.99. That matches the lowest price we have recorded.
Is Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns good?
Steam players rate Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns Mixed: 65% of 231 reviews are positive.
When did Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns come out?
Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns was released on Steam on Aug 13, 2026.
Who made Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns?
Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns was developed by Black Tower Basement and published by Nordcurrent Labs.
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