Elden Ring vs Stronghold Crusader HD
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Elden Ring vs Stronghold Crusader HD — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Elden Ring Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware | Stronghold Crusader HD FireFly Studios |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | February 25, 2022 | November 1, 2012 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Mature | Teen |
| Developer | FromSoftware | FireFly Studios |
| Publisher | Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware | FireFly Studios |
| Official Site | https://en.bandainamcoent.eu/elden-ring/elden-ring | http://www.strongholdcrusaderhd.com |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Action, RPG | Strategy, Simulation |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op |
| Perspective | Third-person, 3D | 2D |
| Average Playtime | 62 hours | 3 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox | PC, Apple Macintosh |
| Available On | Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store | GOG, Steam |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | OS: Windows 10 Processor: INTEL CORE I5-8400 or AMD RYZEN 3 3300X Memory: 12 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1060 3 GB or AMD RADEON RX 580 4 GB DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 60 GB available space Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device Additional Notes: | OS: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10 with latest service packs Processor: Intel Pentium 4 1.6Ghz or equivalent Memory: 512 MB RAM Graphics: 64MB DirectX 8.1 Compatible DirectX: Version 8.1 Storage: 850 MB available space Sound Card: DirectX 8.1 Compatible Additional Notes: GameRanger software will be installed for mutiplayer matchmaking support |
| Recommended Requirements | OS: Windows 10/11 Processor: INTEL CORE I7-8700K or AMD RYZEN 5 3600X Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1070 8 GB or AMD RADEON RX VEGA 56 8 GB DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 60 GB available space Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device Additional Notes: | — |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 95 / 100 | 78 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 4.4 / 5 (1,468 ratings) | 4.2 / 5 (240 ratings) |