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Stronghold HD

Stronghold HD is a simulation strategy game where players plan tactics, manage resources, and adapt to changing threats. It stands out for tactical depth, planning tension, and replayable decision-making, especially if you enjoy strategy experiences with a clear identity.

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About this game

Stronghold HD overview

Establish your settlement, build your castle, and engage in siege warfare to defend your people in Stronghold, a unique “Castle Sim” combining the best aspects from City Builder and a Real-Time Strategy Game. Set in Medieval Europe, Stronghold challenges you with the daunting task of protecting your land from invasion, while keeping Lords, ladies, Jesters, Chicken, and much more.

Choose from four separate game modes: play the economic (non-combat) campaign; siege famous historical castles; test your castle building prowess in the “Siege That” challenge mode; or use the freebuilder mode to peacefully design your ideal castle.

Stronghold features single-player campaign consisting of 21 story-based missions. If you want more you can create new missions for you and your friends with full-featured map and scenario editor. Invite up to 8 players via LAN or over the Internet and get prepared for destruction waits outside your safe heaven, as the enemy prepares to storm the castle walls.

  • Download Fan-Made Mod! If the base game isn’t enough for you, check out the great mod that other gamers have made!
  • The new package includes the original Stronghold and Stronghold HD, which supports higher resolutions and the new HD battlefield view, which allows you to view the entire map.
  • The atmosphere of real medieval warfare 21 story-based missions where you can defend against and attack different foes.
  • Many unique game modes where you can besiege famous historical castles
System Requirements

Will this game run on your PC?

Minimum

  • Windows: XP / Vista / 7 / 8
  • 1 GHz Processor (1.4 GHz recommended)
  • 512MB RAM (1 GB recommended)
  • 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 7 (compatible with DirectX 9 recommended)
  • Mouse
  • Keyboard.
Instructions

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  1. Click the download button to get the link. You'll be redirected to our link generator.
  2. Once you're there, you can either copy the link or open it directly.
  3. Download Stronghold HD (latest). Wait until it is 100% complete, then locate the files.
  4. Install the game:
    • Run or double-click setup_********.exe.
    • If a DLC folder is included, run any .exe files inside it as well.
  5. After the installation is complete, launch the game and start playing.
  6. Enjoyed the game? Consider purchasing it from the official store to support the developers.

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  1. Erwin

    I downloaded, installed it. I play it yesterday, it was fine.
    I login today, the buildings and trainings buttons dissappeared.
    what happened?

    1. freegogpcgames

      @Erwin, not sure about the problem but why login? are you playing it online? Please tell us more about it and make sure you run the game as administrator if you are having problems with save file.

    1. freegogpcgames

      Just tested this on english 🙁 not sure if this support italian 🙁