22 Games with a fantasy setting like Stronghold HD (2012) that you should try

The resemblance to Stronghold HD (2012) is about as close as this list gets: they line up on genre, game mode and tone. The common ground extends to a medieval setting and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is combat: melee combat.

It shares the essentials of what Stronghold HD (2012) does: a sandbox world, tactical combat and historical setting. To that it adds 2D presentation and single-player focus. Its own ground is melee combat.

With Stronghold HD (2012) it shares fantasy world, single-player focus and an isometric view. They part company on combat: this one brings magic-based combat.

If Stronghold HD (2012) worked for you because of real-time strategy, a sandbox world and tactical combat, the same is here. The common ground extends to historical setting and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is genre: ranged combat and co-op play.

The genre is the same as Stronghold HD (2012)’s, and with it strong narrative focus, fantasy world and single-player focus. To that it adds resource management and 2D presentation. They part company on combat and world: this one brings a casual, approachable feel and procedural generation.

It shares the essentials of what Stronghold HD (2012) does: real-time strategy, tactical combat and historical setting. Both also lean on base building and single-player focus. The distance is in genre — its own ground is turn-based strategy.

Shelved next to Stronghold HD (2012) for good reason: a sandbox world, fantasy world and single-player focus. To that it adds base building and 2D presentation. They part company on tone and visuals: this one brings a casual, approachable feel.

Shelved next to Stronghold HD (2012) for good reason: strong narrative focus, fantasy world and single-player focus. The common ground extends to base building and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: co-op play and pixel art.

It comes from the same genre as Stronghold HD (2012) and shares strong narrative focus, open world exploration and fantasy world. To that it adds single-player focus and base building. They part company on world and visuals: this one brings punishing difficulty and procedural generation.

The thread back to Stronghold HD (2012) runs through tactical combat, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to an isometric view. It sets itself apart with card game strategy.

Same family as Stronghold HD (2012): tactical combat, a medieval setting and single-player focus. To that it adds an isometric view and base building. They part company on game mode and visuals: this one brings 3D presentation.

Same family as Stronghold HD (2012): fantasy world, single-player focus and an isometric view. They part company on combat and game mode: this one brings melee combat and a sci-fi setting.

Same family as Stronghold HD (2012): fantasy world, single-player focus and an isometric view. They part company on tone and game mode: this one brings a casual, approachable feel.

With Stronghold HD (2012) it shares real-time strategy, tactical combat and historical setting. To that it adds single-player focus and resource management. They part company on genre and setting: this one brings adventure storytelling.

Held in common with Stronghold HD (2012): deep simulation, tactical combat and historical setting. Both also lean on resource management and an isometric view. The distance is in genre and setting — its own ground is turn-based strategy.