Crusader Kings II
Explore one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.
- Release Date:2/14/2012
- Franchise:Crusader Kings Official
- Developer:Paradox Development Studio
- Publisher:Paradox Interactive
- Last Updated:9/16/2024
- Steam App Id:203770
Crusader Kings II
- Windows
- Mac
- Linux
- Steam Deck (Playable)
Steam Charts, Stats, and Live Player Count
At the moment, Crusader Kings II has 1,740 concurrent players online and in-game. This is 48% lower than its previous all-time peak of 3,328 players achieved on 8/4/2024.
Crusader Kings II Review
Crusader Kings II has achieved a Steambase Player Score of 91 / 100. This score is calculated from 71,813 total reviews on the Steam store — giving it a Very Positive rating. These are split between 65,062 positive reviews, 6,751 negative reviews, and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Additionally, Crusader Kings II has earned a metascore of 82 on Metacritic.
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Crusader Kings II DLC
Crusader Kings II has 32 downloadable add-ons available for purchase on Steam which include Expansion - Crusader Kings II: Rajas of India, Expansion - Crusader Kings II: The Old Gods, and Crusader Kings II: South Indian Portraits 5 Year Anniversary Gift.
| Image | Name | Type | Release Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Expansion - Crusader Kings II: Rajas of India | DLC | 3/25/2014 | View |
 | Expansion - Crusader Kings II: The Old Gods | DLC | 5/28/2013 | View |
 | Collection - Crusader Kings II: Ultimate Music Pack | DLC | 4/3/2017 | View |
 | Music - Crusader Kings II: Pagan Fury - Warrior Queen | DLC | 10/19/2019 | View |
 | Expansion - Crusader Kings II: Horse Lords | DLC | 7/14/2015 | View |
 | Expansion - Crusader Kings II: Charlemagne | DLC | 10/14/2014 | View |
 | Expansion - Crusader Kings II: Holy Fury | DLC | 11/13/2018 | View |
 | Expansion - Crusader Kings II: Sword of Islam | DLC | 6/26/2012 | View |
 | E-Book Crusader Kings II: Tales of Treachery | DLC | 12/16/2014 | View |
 | Expansion - Crusader Kings II: Legacy of Rome | DLC | 10/16/2012 | View |
About Crusader Kings II
Crusader Kings II is a RPG, Simulation, Strategy, and Free to Play game developed by Paradox Development Studio. On 2/14/2012, it was released on the Steam Store by Paradox Interactive.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Crusader Kings II on the Steam Deck but some functionality may not be fully supported.
According to Steam’s category system, Crusader Kings II supports the following features:
- Steam Trading Cards
- Single-player
- Multi-player
From the Steam community, Crusader Kings II has been tagged with the following user tags:
- Character Customization
- Great Soundtrack
- Multiplayer
- Sandbox
- Political
- Medieval
- Free to Play
- Historical
- RPG
- RTS
- Replay Value
- Political Sim
- Real-Time with Pause
- Simulation
- Diplomacy
- Politics
- Strategy
- Grand Strategy
- Singleplayer
- Moddable
Media & Sceenshots
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Related Bundles
Crusader Kings II is included in 3 bundles in the Steam Store.
| Image | Name | Apps | Packages | Price | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Crusader Kings II: Royal Collection | 16 | 15 | $155.40 | View |
 | Crusader Kings II: Dynasty Starter Pack | 6 | 5 | $38.65 | View |
 | Crusader Kings II: Imperial Collection | 66 | 65 | $253.75 | View |
Related Packages
Crusader Kings II is referenced by 1 package in the Steam Store.
| Name | Price | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| Crusader Kings II - Expansion Subscription: 30 Days | $4.99 | View |
Supported Languages
Crusader Kings II is available in 4 different languages with varying levels of support for the in-game interface, audio, and fully translated subtitles.
| Name | Interface | Audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | No | No |
| French | Yes | No | No |
| German | Yes | No | No |
| Spanish (Spain) | Yes | No | No |
More Steam Charts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Soures & References
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Crusader Kings II data has been sourced from:
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 16). Crusader Kings II on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/203770
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 16). Crusader Kings II. Steam Community Hub. https://steamcommunity.com/app/203770
- Metacritic. (2024, September 16). Crusader Kings II for PC Reviews. Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/crusader-kings-ii
- Paradox Development Studio. (2023, July 8). Crusader Kings II. Crusader Kings II. http://www.crusaderkings.com/