Defend your stronghold from invading monsters and lead your people to glory!

Defend your stronghold from invading monsters and lead your people to glory! Rule your territory, punish your enemies, and build your legacy in an epic fantasy tale that spans decades.

"Stronghold: A Hero’s Fate" is a 250,000-word interactive fantasy novel by Amy Griswold and Jo Graham, where your choices control the story. It's entirely text-based—without graphics or sound effects—and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination.

Monsters have plagued your valley for as long as you can remember. But if anyone can destroy them, it’s you: you’ve already killed a powerful undead lich, and your sovereign was so impressed that he gave you a town in return. As the ruler of this new settlement, you’ll fend off invading goblin armies, flesh-eating bats, and feuding warriors in your quest to build a thriving community.

Now that you have your own stronghold, will you raise an army to repel the monsters once and for all? Or will you hold power for a lifetime without ever attacking another soul? Harness your strength, cunning, and even magic to defend your citadel and help your people prosper.

Invest in trade, mining, or farming—but choose your favorites wisely. Show mercy and forgiveness to your enemies, or be bold and aggressive as you expand your realm. Will the burden of governance make you serious and solemn, or will you retain your sense of humor and win fans near and far? Which groups will you please, when you can’t ever please everyone? And when the end draws near, will you be respected, forgotten, or reviled?

Will you triumph as a great leader, or see your stronghold fall?

• Play as male, female, or non-binary, gay or straight.

• Enjoy an epic fantasy of adventure, friendship, and city-building.

• Lead your people as a bold warrior, clever diplomat, or fledgling sorcerer.

• Defeat a goblin army or make peace with your people's oldest enemies.

• Rule on blood feuds between your townspeople, or just judge the best pickles at the harvest fair.

• Court a spouse (or two), or found a new family with a sworn sibling.

• Select an heir to continue your legacy.

What's New in the Latest Version 1.0.16

Last updated on Jul 16, 2024

Bug fixes. If you enjoy "Stronghold: A Hero’s Fate", please leave us a written review. It really helps!

Stronghold is a real-time strategy game series developed by Firefly Studios and published by Take-Two Interactive. The series focuses on castle building, siege warfare, and resource management. The first game in the series, Stronghold, was released in 2001 for Windows. It was followed by Stronghold: Crusader in 2002, Stronghold 2 in 2005, Stronghold Legends in 2006, Stronghold 3 in 2011, Stronghold Crusader 2 in 2014, and Stronghold: Warlords in 2021.

The Stronghold series is set in the Middle Ages and features a variety of historical campaigns and scenarios. Players take on the role of a lord or lady and must build a castle, manage their resources, and raise an army to defend their territory and conquer their enemies. The games feature a variety of units, including infantry, cavalry, archers, and siege engines. Players must also manage their economy, build farms, mines, and other structures to generate resources and support their army.

The Stronghold series has been praised for its innovative gameplay, detailed graphics, and historical accuracy. The games have also been criticized for their difficulty and lack of polish. However, the series has remained popular with fans of real-time strategy games and has spawned a number of expansions and spin-offs.

Gameplay

The Stronghold series features a variety of gameplay modes, including single-player campaigns, multiplayer skirmishes, and custom scenarios. The single-player campaigns follow the story of a particular lord or lady as they rise to power and conquer their enemies. The multiplayer skirmishes allow players to compete against each other in head-to-head battles. The custom scenarios allow players to create their own maps and scenarios.

The gameplay in Stronghold is focused on castle building, siege warfare, and resource management. Players must first build a castle to protect their resources and troops. The castle can be upgraded with a variety of structures, including walls, towers, gates, and barracks. Players must also manage their resources, such as food, wood, and stone. These resources are used to build structures, train troops, and research new technologies.

The combat in Stronghold is based on a rock-paper-scissors system. Infantry units are strong against cavalry units, cavalry units are strong against archer units, and archer units are strong against infantry units. Players must use a combination of units to defeat their enemies. The combat is also influenced by the terrain. For example, infantry units are more effective in forests, while cavalry units are more effective on open ground.

Reception

The Stronghold series has received mixed reviews from critics. The first game in the series, Stronghold, was praised for its innovative gameplay and detailed graphics. However, the game was also criticized for its difficulty and lack of polish. The subsequent games in the series have received similar reviews.

Despite the mixed reviews, the Stronghold series has remained popular with fans of real-time strategy games. The games have sold over 8 million copies worldwide and have spawned a number of expansions and spin-offs. The series has also been ported to a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, and Xbox.

Defend your stronghold from invading monsters and lead your people to glory!

Defend your stronghold from invading monsters and lead your people to glory! Rule your territory, punish your enemies, and build your legacy in an epic fantasy tale that spans decades.

"Stronghold: A Hero’s Fate" is a 250,000-word interactive fantasy novel by Amy Griswold and Jo Graham, where your choices control the story. It's entirely text-based—without graphics or sound effects—and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination.

Monsters have plagued your valley for as long as you can remember. But if anyone can destroy them, it’s you: you’ve already killed a powerful undead lich, and your sovereign was so impressed that he gave you a town in return. As the ruler of this new settlement, you’ll fend off invading goblin armies, flesh-eating bats, and feuding warriors in your quest to build a thriving community.

Now that you have your own stronghold, will you raise an army to repel the monsters once and for all? Or will you hold power for a lifetime without ever attacking another soul? Harness your strength, cunning, and even magic to defend your citadel and help your people prosper.

Invest in trade, mining, or farming—but choose your favorites wisely. Show mercy and forgiveness to your enemies, or be bold and aggressive as you expand your realm. Will the burden of governance make you serious and solemn, or will you retain your sense of humor and win fans near and far? Which groups will you please, when you can’t ever please everyone? And when the end draws near, will you be respected, forgotten, or reviled?

Will you triumph as a great leader, or see your stronghold fall?

• Play as male, female, or non-binary, gay or straight.

• Enjoy an epic fantasy of adventure, friendship, and city-building.

• Lead your people as a bold warrior, clever diplomat, or fledgling sorcerer.

• Defeat a goblin army or make peace with your people's oldest enemies.

• Rule on blood feuds between your townspeople, or just judge the best pickles at the harvest fair.

• Court a spouse (or two), or found a new family with a sworn sibling.

• Select an heir to continue your legacy.

What's New in the Latest Version 1.0.16

Last updated on Jul 16, 2024

Bug fixes. If you enjoy "Stronghold: A Hero’s Fate", please leave us a written review. It really helps!

Stronghold is a real-time strategy game series developed by Firefly Studios and published by Take-Two Interactive. The series focuses on castle building, siege warfare, and resource management. The first game in the series, Stronghold, was released in 2001 for Windows. It was followed by Stronghold: Crusader in 2002, Stronghold 2 in 2005, Stronghold Legends in 2006, Stronghold 3 in 2011, Stronghold Crusader 2 in 2014, and Stronghold: Warlords in 2021.

The Stronghold series is set in the Middle Ages and features a variety of historical campaigns and scenarios. Players take on the role of a lord or lady and must build a castle, manage their resources, and raise an army to defend their territory and conquer their enemies. The games feature a variety of units, including infantry, cavalry, archers, and siege engines. Players must also manage their economy, build farms, mines, and other structures to generate resources and support their army.

The Stronghold series has been praised for its innovative gameplay, detailed graphics, and historical accuracy. The games have also been criticized for their difficulty and lack of polish. However, the series has remained popular with fans of real-time strategy games and has spawned a number of expansions and spin-offs.

Gameplay

The Stronghold series features a variety of gameplay modes, including single-player campaigns, multiplayer skirmishes, and custom scenarios. The single-player campaigns follow the story of a particular lord or lady as they rise to power and conquer their enemies. The multiplayer skirmishes allow players to compete against each other in head-to-head battles. The custom scenarios allow players to create their own maps and scenarios.

The gameplay in Stronghold is focused on castle building, siege warfare, and resource management. Players must first build a castle to protect their resources and troops. The castle can be upgraded with a variety of structures, including walls, towers, gates, and barracks. Players must also manage their resources, such as food, wood, and stone. These resources are used to build structures, train troops, and research new technologies.

The combat in Stronghold is based on a rock-paper-scissors system. Infantry units are strong against cavalry units, cavalry units are strong against archer units, and archer units are strong against infantry units. Players must use a combination of units to defeat their enemies. The combat is also influenced by the terrain. For example, infantry units are more effective in forests, while cavalry units are more effective on open ground.

Reception

The Stronghold series has received mixed reviews from critics. The first game in the series, Stronghold, was praised for its innovative gameplay and detailed graphics. However, the game was also criticized for its difficulty and lack of polish. The subsequent games in the series have received similar reviews.

Despite the mixed reviews, the Stronghold series has remained popular with fans of real-time strategy games. The games have sold over 8 million copies worldwide and have spawned a number of expansions and spin-offs. The series has also been ported to a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, and Xbox.