Choose Stronghold HD (2012)
Choose Stronghold HD (2012) if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 54% cheaper on the Steam Store. 2,911 Steam reviews back the pick.
Stronghold HD (2012) vs Flooded
Stronghold HD (2012) and Flooded both land in Strategy, Simulation on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam. Stronghold HD (2012) (2013) is 10 years older than Flooded (2023). Stronghold HD (2012) scores higher on Steam reviews (94.6% positive) than Flooded (82.2% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Flooded
Choose Flooded if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Flooded launched in 2023.
Both Stronghold HD (2012) and Flooded sit in Strategy and Simulation on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Stronghold HD (2012) |  Flooded | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation | Strategy, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.6% positive (2,911 reviews) | 82.2% positive (45 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Firefly Studios | Artificial Disasters |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- Stronghold HD (2012) (2013) is 10 years older than Flooded (2023).
- Stronghold HD (2012) scores higher on Steam reviews (94.6% positive) than Flooded (82.2% positive).
- Stronghold HD (2012) is currently ~54% cheaper on Steam than Flooded (5.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Stronghold HD (2012) is Deck Unsupported, Flooded is Deck Playable.
Stronghold HD (2012) vs Flooded — FAQ
- Should I play Stronghold HD (2012) or Flooded first?
- If you want chronology, Stronghold HD (2012) (2013) came out before Flooded (2023). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Stronghold HD (2012) and Flooded similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Simulation on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Flooded have multiplayer like Stronghold HD (2012)?
- No. Stronghold HD (2012) supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Flooded is listed as single-player only.