Loading
Crusader Kings II vs Crusader Kings III
Side by side on what we actually measure: scores and review counts from Steam, price against the lowest we've ever recorded, and peak concurrent players from our own hourly sampling.
Crusader Kings IIExplore one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.
Crusader Kings IIILove, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages.
| Crusader Kings II | Crusader Kings III | |
|---|---|---|
| Metacritic | 82/100 | 91/100 |
| Steam reviews | 30,870 | 96,136 |
| Price now | Free to play | $14.99 (−70%) |
| Historic low | — | $14.99 — that's now |
| Peak players | 2,079 | 32,667 |
| Playing now | 1,281 | 19,327 |
| Released | 2012 | 2020 |
| Platforms | PC | PC, PS5, Series X|S |
| Genres | RPG, Simulation, Strategy, Free To Play | RPG, Simulation, Strategy |
| Developer | Paradox Development Studio | Paradox Development Studio |
| Publisher | Paradox Interactive | Paradox Interactive |
| Languages | 4 | 8 |
| DLC | 32 | 33 |
| Steam Deck | Playable | Playable |
A dash means we don't have that number, not that it's zero.