13 Ranged games like Stronghold that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Stronghold down to the 13 that fit the “Ranged” category. Stronghold Crusader, Bloons TD 6 and Stronghold 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Stronghold.

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

The best ranged games like Stronghold

13 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Stronghold. Each one has been evaluated across 20 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Stronghold Crusader

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerTacticalMeleeRangedSandbox WorldHistoricalMedievalFantasyBase BuildingManagementIsometric2D

Steam👍 98%· 21KIGDB80· 1

Year 2002Dev Firefly Studios · Take-Two InteractiveOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and real-time strategy.

≠ Missing: strong narrative focus.

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerTacticalRangedMeleeSandbox WorldManagementIsometric2D

Steam👍 97%· 386KRAWG👍 81%· 208

Year 2018Dev Ninja KiwiPlaytime ~8hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with tower defense planning, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, vibe casual and punishing difficulty, while skipping deep simulation

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerTacticalMeleeRangedSandbox WorldOpen WorldMedievalHistoricalBase BuildingManagementExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 89%· 5.6KIGDB70· 3

Year 2005Dev Firefly Studios · 2K GamesOn PC

✓ Shared with Stronghold: real-time strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: visual topdown, while skipping tower defense planning

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#4Medieval II: Total War

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GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerTacticalMeleeRangedMedievalHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 36KIGDB90· 3

Year 2006Dev The Creative Assembly · SegaOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Stronghold: real-time strategy, deep simulation and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, while skipping sandbox freedom

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerTacticalMeleeRangedHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 95%· 17KIGDB91· 3

Year 2004Dev The Creative Assembly · SegaOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Shared with Stronghold: real-time strategy, deep simulation and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, while skipping sandbox freedom

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerMeleeTacticalRangedHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 89%· 1.2KIGDB90· 1

Year 2000Dev The Creative Assembly · SegaOn PC

✓ Like Stronghold, it's known for real-time strategy, melee combat and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, while skipping deep simulation

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

MultiplayerSoloRangedMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationBase Building

Steam👍 87%· 399KRAWG👍 53%· 497IGDB36· 8OC39· 34

Year 2013Dev Telltale GamesPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are tower defense games — sharing deep simulation, sandbox freedom and tower defense planning

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems, while skipping real-time strategy

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerTacticalRangedSandbox WorldOpen WorldHistoricalFantasyMedievalBase BuildingManagementExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 33%· 4.8KRAWG👍 28%· 50IGDB52· 3

Year 2012Dev FireFly StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Stronghold, expect real-time strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings co op, while skipping tower defense planning

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerTacticalRangedFantasyHistoricalMedievalIsometric

IGDB92· 3

Year 2003Dev Big Huge Games · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PC · Mac

✓ Nearly identical: real-time strategy, combat tactical and ranged combat.

≠ Missing: deep simulation.

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#10Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings

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GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerTacticalRangedHistoricalMedievalIsometric

IGDB80· 3

Year 1999Dev Ensemble Studios · KonamiOn PC · Mac

✓ Nearly identical: real-time strategy, combat tactical and ranged combat.

≠ Missing: deep simulation.

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#11Empire Earth

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerTacticalRangedHistoricalMedievalIsometric

Year 2001Dev Stainless Steel Studios · Sierra EntertainmentOn PC

✓ Shared with Stronghold: real-time strategy, combat tactical and ranged combat

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi, while skipping deep simulation

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#12Sid Meier's Civilization® V

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerTacticalRangedHistoricalFantasyMedievalExplorationBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 209KRAWG👍 91%· 2.0KMC90IGDB87· 5

Year 2010Dev Aspyr Media · 2K GamesPlaytime ~27hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Stronghold, expect deep simulation, combat tactical and ranged combat

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, setting scifi and co op, while skipping real-time strategy

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloRangedNarrativeFantasyHistoricalMedievalBase BuildingManagement2D

Steam👍 91%· 23KIGDB70· 2

Year 2015Dev Licorice · Raw FuryOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of tower defense games: deep simulation, tower defense planning and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and deep RPG systems, while skipping real-time strategy

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