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We filtered the 50 games similar to Stronghold down to the 35 that fit the “Multiplayer” category. Stronghold Crusader, Stronghold HD (2012) and Cubemen top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Stronghold.

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

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NarrativeSoloMultiplayer

Year 2001Dev Firefly Studios

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Within the “Multiplayer” category, the closest game to Stronghold is Stronghold Crusader — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Stronghold HD (2012) and Cubemen follow close behind.

#1Stronghold Crusader96 #2Stronghold HD (2012)94 #3Cubemen92 #4Power of Defense91 #5Oil Rush91

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The best multiplayer games like Stronghold

35 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

96

Stronghold Crusader

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.

#2Stronghold HD (2012)

94

Stronghold HD (2012)

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerTacticalNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldMedievalHistoricalFantasyBase BuildingManagementExplorationIsometric2D

Steam👍 96%· 10KRAWG👍 82%· 310MC81

Year 2012Dev FireFly StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Missing: melee combat.

92

Cubemen

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerIsometric

Steam👍 71%· 509RAWG👍 18%· 28MC74

Year 2012Dev 3 SprocketsPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Nearly identical: tower defense planning, real-time strategy and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: deep simulation.

#4Power of Defense

91

Power of Defense

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayer

Steam👍 24%· 42

Year 2010Dev 4sdkPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Nearly identical: tower defense planning, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay.

≠ Missing: deep simulation.

91

Oil Rush

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerIsometricSci-FiPost-Apocalyptic

Steam👍 58%· 535RAWG👍 13%· 54MC67IGDB50· 2

Year 2012Dev UniginePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with real-time strategy, tower defense planning and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping deep simulation

#6Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars

91

Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerMeleeTacticalNarrativeHistoricalBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 90%· 9.2KRAWG👍 83%· 225MC85IGDB85· 4

Year 2007Dev Electronic Arts Los Angeles · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of tower defense games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and tower defense planning

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping sandbox freedom

88

StarCraft

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerTacticalMeleeIsometric

Year 1998Dev Blizzard EntertainmentOn PC · Mac

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with real-time strategy, tower defense planning and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping deep simulation

#8Clash of Clans

87

Clash of Clans

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerFantasyIsometricCo-op

Year 2012Dev SupercellOn Android · iOS

✓ Same family of tower defense games: real-time strategy, tower defense planning and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: co op and free to play, while skipping deep simulation

#9Kingdom Two Crowns

85

Kingdom Two Crowns

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerNarrativeFantasyMedievalBase Building2D

Steam👍 90%· 38KOC78· 25

Year 2018Dev Noio · Raw FuryOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with tower defense planning, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and deep RPG systems, while skipping real-time strategy

#10Defenders of Ardania

85

Defenders of Ardania

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerFantasyHistoricalMedievalIsometric

Steam👍 35%· 122MC58IGDB56· 4

Year 2012Dev Most Wanted Entertainment · Deep SilverPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with tower defense planning, real-time strategy and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic, while skipping deep simulation

#11Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time

83

Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistorical2D

IGDB80· 1

Year 2013Dev PopCap Games · Electronic ArtsOn Android · iOS

✓ Fits the tower defense games cluster, with real-time strategy, tower defense planning and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep simulation

#12Craft The World

82

Craft The World

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyMedievalBase BuildingExplorationManagement2D

Steam👍 88%· 17KRAWG👍 75%· 157

Year 2014Dev Dekovir EntertainmentPlaytime ~9hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

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

#13Gratuitous Space Battles

82

Gratuitous Space Battles

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerMeleeTacticalSandbox WorldIsometric2D

Steam👍 70%· 877RAWG👍 24%· 42MC72IGDB65· 2

Year 2009Dev Positech GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of tower defense games: deep simulation, real-time strategy and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, punishing difficulty and setting scifi, while skipping strong narrative focus

#14Swords and Soldiers HD

81

Swords and Soldiers HD

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayer2DOfflineCasual

Steam👍 78%· 1.1KRAWG👍 27%· 138IGDB85· 2

Year 2010Dev Ronimo GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Nintendo

✓ Both are tower defense games — sharing real-time strategy, tower defense planning and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual and offline, while skipping deep simulation

81

Bloons TD 5

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerTacticalMeleeSandbox WorldIsometric2D

Steam👍 95%· 12K

Year 2011Dev Ninja KiwiOn PS4 · Android · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, co op and online features, while skipping real-time strategy

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