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 A Modest Legacy
Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) and A Modest Legacy 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 A Modest Legacy (2023). A Modest Legacy 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 A Modest Legacy
Choose A Modest Legacy if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. A Modest Legacy launched in 2023.
Both Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) and A Modest Legacy 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) |  A Modest Legacy | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation | Strategy, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.3% positive (6,146 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Firefly Studios | Happy Viking Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) (2013) is 10 years older than A Modest Legacy (2023).
- A Modest Legacy 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; A Modest Legacy has no Deck rating yet.
Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) vs A Modest Legacy — FAQ
- Should I play Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) or A Modest Legacy first?
- If you want chronology, Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) (2013) came out before A Modest Legacy (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 A Modest Legacy 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 A Modest Legacy have multiplayer like Stronghold Crusader HD (2012)?
- No. Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while A Modest Legacy 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. A Modest Legacy doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.