Choose Stronghold Crusader HD (2012)
Choose Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 6,146 Steam reviews back the pick.
Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) vs Plebs
Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) and Plebs 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 Crusader HD (2012) (2013) is 10 years older than Plebs (2023). Plebs is currently ~10% cheaper on Steam than Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) (8.99 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 Plebs
Choose Plebs if you want an Indie, Casual, and Early Access game with LAN PvP, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Plebs launched in 2023.
Both Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) and Plebs sit in Strategy and Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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) |  Plebs | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.3% positive (6,146 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Firefly Studios | PixelWhipped |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) (2013) is 10 years older than Plebs (2023).
- Plebs is currently ~10% cheaper on Steam than Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) (8.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Plebs has no Deck rating yet.
Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) vs Plebs — FAQ
- Should I play Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) or Plebs first?
- If you want chronology, Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) (2013) came out before Plebs (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 Plebs 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 Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Plebs doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.