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Stronghold HD (2012)

Stronghold HD (2012) (2013)

Firefly Studios · October 21, 2013 · Real Time Tactics, City Builder, Colony Sim, Medieval, Building

Buy Stronghold HD (2012) from GOG at $1.79 — the cheapest of 7 stores we compare. The cheapest Stronghold HD (2012) key from a keyshop is $3.99 at PlayerLand.

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Overwhelmingly Positive96% · 10,45681Metacritic108playing now
Best price 50 Good deal
$1.79-70%
$5.99lowest tracked $0.98
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Where to buy Stronghold HD (2012) — official stores

GOG
GOG
Standard Edition · DRM-Free
-70%
$1.79
$5.99
Buy
GamersGate
GamersGate
Standard Edition · Steam
-10%
$5.39
$5.99
Buy
GreenManGaming
GreenManGaming
Standard Edition · Steam
$5.99
Buy
Steam
Steam
Standard Edition · Steam
$5.99
Buy
Humble Store
Humble Store
Standard Edition · Steam
$5.99
Buy
Gamesplanet
Gamesplanet
Standard Edition · Steam
$5.99
Buy

Cheapest Stronghold HD (2012) keys — keyshops

Keyshops are third-party marketplaces — keys are resold and can be region-locked or a different edition. Check the listing's region & edition before buying.

PlayerLand
PlayerLand
Standard Edition · Steam
$3.99
Buy

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Stronghold HD (2012) price by region

Stronghold HD (2012) costs £1.05 in the United Kingdom, €1.19 in Europe (EUR), $1.79 in the United States, $1.79 in Georgia (USD), CA$1.95 in Canada, NZ$2.39 in New Zealand, A$2.55 in Australia, R$3.59 in Brazil and zł5.25 in Poland right now.

Cheapest Stronghold HD (2012) offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
United Kingdom £1.05 −70% £1.05 £3.49 7
Europe (EUR) €1.19 −70% €1.19 €3.99 7
United Statesyour region $1.79 −70% $1.79 $3.99 7
Georgia (USD) $1.79 −70% $1.79 $3.99 7
Canada CA$1.95 −70% CA$1.95 CA$5.69 10
New Zealand NZ$2.39 −70% NZ$2.39 NZ$7.20 10
Australia A$2.55 −70% A$2.55 A$5.87 10
Brazil R$3.59 −70% R$3.59 R$22.52 10
Poland zł5.25 −70% zł5.25 zł16.49 10

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

Trailers & screenshots

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About Stronghold HD (2012)

✦ AI summary

Build and defend your own medieval castle while commanding armies in real-time strategy battles across 21 story missions to reclaim England from four treacherous lords. Stronghold HD combines castle design with tactical warfare, letting you zoom out to see the entire battlefield, manage your economy, and crush enemies through siege tactics or cunning traps.

The original castle sim, Stronghold HD allows you to design, build and destroy historical castles. Engage in medieval warfare against the AI in one of two single player campaigns or online with up to 8 players.

Stronghold HD (2012) — game info

Platforms
Windows
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Player modes
Single-player, Online PvP
PC Game Pass
Not included

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DLC & expansions

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Base game + 0 of 1 DLC at today's best prices (some DLC unpriced).

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Stronghold HD - USA Campaign Map SkinFree to play

Stronghold HD - USA Campaign Map Skin

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What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Stronghold HD (2012) is fondly remembered by players as an entertaining castle-building strategy game that remains enjoyable despite its age, with many calling it one of their favorites. The main complaint is the lack of a traditional skirmish mode, though players still find plenty of fun in the available gameplay. Most reviewers seem satisfied with their purchase and continue to enjoy returning to it.

Recommended Sep 30, 2026
One of the best games ever.
Recommended Sep 29, 2026
i'm confused but it's fun
Recommended Sep 26, 2026
A fun game that i still have a blast the hd is pretty good not sure if i say the same for the definitive edtions but im still enjoying these castel games regardless. it don't have a skirmish mode persay but it is pretty fun.
Recommended Sep 22, 2026
this game is my all time favorite period!
Recommended Sep 20, 2026
Good
Recommended Sep 19, 2026
..................................haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa............old games make me happy

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