Choose Stronghold Crusader HD (2012)
Choose Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) if you want a Simulation game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP. 6,146 Steam reviews back the pick.
Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) vs Medieval Wars
Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) and Medieval Wars 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 8 years older than Medieval Wars (2021). Medieval Wars is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD). 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 Medieval Wars
Choose Medieval Wars if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2021) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Medieval Wars launched in 2021.
Both Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) and Medieval Wars sit in Strategy 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 Crusader HD (2012) |  Medieval Wars | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2021 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.3% positive (6,146 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Firefly Studios | Phoenixxx Games |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) (2013) is 8 years older than Medieval Wars (2021).
- Medieval Wars is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Medieval Wars has no Deck rating yet.
Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) vs Medieval Wars — FAQ
- Should I play Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) or Medieval Wars first?
- If you want chronology, Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) (2013) came out before Medieval Wars (2021). 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 Medieval Wars 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 Medieval Wars have multiplayer like Stronghold Crusader HD (2012)?
- No. Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Medieval Wars 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. Medieval Wars doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.