Crusader Kings II

Free to Play

Release Date:: Feb 14, 2012
Metacritic:: 82
Developer:: Paradox Development Studio
Publisher:: Paradox Interactive
Platforms:: Windows Mac Linux

Strategy Simulation Free To Play RPG Steam Trading Cards Multi-player Single-player

About This Game

The Dark Ages might be drawing to a close, but Europe is still in turmoil. Petty lords vie against beleaguered kings who struggle to assert control over their fragmented realms. The Pope calls for a Crusade to protect the Christians in the Holy Land even as he refuses to relinquish control over the investiture of bishops - and their riches. Now is the time for greatness. Expand your demesne and secure the future of your dynasty. Fill your coffers, appoint vassals, root out traitors and heretics, introduce laws and interact with hundreds of nobles, each with their own agenda.
A good lord will always need friends to support him. But beware, as loyal vassals can quickly turn to bitter rivals, and some might not be as reliable as they seem... Stand ready, and increase your prestige until the world whispers your name in awe. Do you have what it takes to become a Crusader King?
Crusader Kings II explores one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy. Medieval Europe is brought to life in this epic game of knights, schemes, and thrones...

Key features:

Start a game at any point between 1066 and 1337 and play until 1453
Pick a Christian lord and make sure his dynasty survives as you play a succession of his descendants through the ages
Gain Prestige for every successive character you play, furthering the glory of your Dynasty
Expand your feudal domain - and keep it from falling apart
Unravel the plots of your courtiers and vassals, each with their own opinions and agendas
Take up the Cross and fight the Moor, the Heathen and the Heretic.
Defend against the onslaught of the Mongol Horde
Struggle with the Pope for control of the bishops
Relive the Middle Ages with up to 32 other players in a competitive multiplayer mode

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User Reviews

Very Positive

16 user reviews

88%

Positive

User #889470 english

707 hrs at review

Recommended

Will anything like this be ever created again? And to surpass it? Will take a while.

User #051479 english

143 hrs at review

Not Recommended

I originally paid a price for Crusader Kings II, and now it’s free-to-play. At first, that might sound generous—until you notice the staggering €309.70 worth of DLCs locked behind paywalls. Instead of rewarding loyal players, Paradox chose to nickel-and-dime every feature and expansion. The core game is solid, but this pricing model feels exploitative and leaves a sour taste. A strategy masterpiece buried under one of the greediest DLC practices in the industry.

User #659331 english

142 hrs at review

Recommended

Fun too. Quote: "Remember Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth, the Life. Probably worth a google?"

User #284157 english

1,262 hrs at review

Recommended

Very good game, much better than Crusader Kings III with much better flavour and mechanics, CK3 is broken in many ways compared to CK2 for example the courtier system in CK2 is much better. I would recommend this game over crusader kings 3 any day.

User #178932 english

1,015 hrs at review

Recommended

epic. still holds up after t he release of CK3. I think this game's better in a lot of ways.

User #835980 english

507 hrs at review

Recommended

turned family tree into family circle 10/10

User #802793 english

1,173 hrs at review

Recommended

Addictive

User #338047 english

265 hrs at review

Recommended

fun

User #599289 english

682 hrs at review

Recommended

User #186731 english

126 hrs at review

Recommended

Great game. Overall better than the sequel, CK3.

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System Requirements

Minimum

OS: Win7 64-bit
Processor: Intel® Pentium® IV 2.4 GHz or AMD 3500+
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Hard Disk Space: 2 GB
Video Card: NVIDIA® GeForce 8800 or ATI Radeon® X1900, 512mb graphics memory required.
DirectX®: 9.0c
Sound: Direct X-compatible sound card
Additional: 3-button mouse and keyboard

FAQ

How much does Crusader Kings II cost?

Crusader Kings II is completely FREE to play. You can download and play it without any purchase.

What are the system requirements for Crusader Kings II?

Minimum: OS: Win7 64-bit Processor: Intel® Pentium® IV 2.4 GHz or AMD 3500+ Memory: 4 GB RAM Hard Disk Space: 2 GB Video Card: NVIDIA® GeForce 8800 or ATI Radeon® X1900, 512mb graphics memory required. DirectX®: 9.0c Sound: Direct X-compatible sound card Additional: 3-button mouse and keyboard

What platforms is Crusader Kings II available on?

Crusader Kings II is available on Windows PC, macOS, Linux.

Is Crusader Kings II worth buying?

Crusader Kings II has 88% positive reviews from 16 players. Metacritic score: 82/100.

When was Crusader Kings II released?

Crusader Kings II was released on Feb 14, 2012.