Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) vs Empires and Tribes
Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) and Empires and Tribes both land in Strategy 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 are Strategy games on Steam. Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) (2013) is 10 years older than Empires and Tribes (2023). Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) scores higher on Steam reviews (97.3% positive) than Empires and Tribes (63.6% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) |  Empires and Tribes | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.3% positive (6,146 reviews) | 63.6% positive (165 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Firefly Studios | White Vertex Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) (2013) is 10 years older than Empires and Tribes (2023).
- Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) scores higher on Steam reviews (97.3% positive) than Empires and Tribes (63.6% positive).
- Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Empires and Tribes (9.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Empires and Tribes has no Deck rating yet.
Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) vs Empires and Tribes — FAQ
- Which is better, Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) or Empires and Tribes?
- On Steam reviews Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) scores higher (97.3% positive) than Empires and Tribes (63.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) or Empires and Tribes first?
- If you want chronology, Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) (2013) came out before Empires and Tribes (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 Crusader HD (2012) and Empires and Tribes similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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 Empires and Tribes have multiplayer like Stronghold Crusader HD (2012)?
- No. Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Empires and Tribes is listed as single-player only.
- Does Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Empires and Tribes doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.