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Crusader Kings II

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App ID 203770
App Type Game
Developer
Publisher Paradox Interactive
Franchise Crusader Kings
Supported Systems Windows macOS Linux
Technologies Clausewitz Engine
Last Changenumber 28970158
Last Record Update 13 May 2025 – 23:37:41 UTC ()
Release Date 14 February 2012 – 18:00:00 UTC ()
😎 88.54%
73k reviews
1,289
In-Game

Explore one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.

Additional Information

This game is excluded from Steam Family Sharing because: Free Game

Developer Paradox Development Studio
gamedir Crusader Kings II
metacritic_name Crusader Kings II
icon empty string
metacritic_score 82
NoServers Yes
metacritic_fullurl https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/crusader-kings-ii?ftag=MCD-06-10aaa1f
primarycache 203771
state eStateAvailable
serverbrowsername empty string
ValidOSList Windows macOS Linux
GameManualURL https://store.steampowered.com/manual/203770/
community_visible_stats Yes
workshop_visible Yes
InstallScript Installscript.vdf
DLCAvailableOnStore Yes
installscript_macos CrusaderKings2.app/installscript_osx.vdf
primarycache_macos 210891
Publisher Paradox Interactive
IsFreeApp Yes
eulas
0 ↴
id203770_eula_0
nameCrusader Kings II EULA
urlhttps://store.steampowered.com//eula/203770_eula_0
version1
Exclude from family sharing (exfgls) 3 (Free Game)
Store Release Date 14 February 2012 – 18:00:00 UTC ()
osarch empty string
community_hub_visible Yes
Social Media https://www.twitch.tv/paradoxinteractive
https://x.com/CrusaderKings
https://www.youtube.com/paradoxgrandstrategy/
Primary Genre Strategy (2)
Store Genres RPG (3), Simulation (28), Strategy (2), Free to Play (37)
Steam Release Date 14 February 2012 – 18:00:00 UTC ()
Store Asset Modification Time 17 March 2021 – 09:23:35 UTC () (1615973015)
library_assets
library_capsuleen
library_heroen
library_logoen
logo_position ↴
pinned_positionBottomLeft
width_pct33
height_pct31
osextended macos64
Is free on the store? Yes
review_score 8
review_percentage 89
review_score_bombs 8
review_percentage_bombs 90
Detected Technologies (?) Clausewitz Engine, CEF SDK, Intel_oneTBB SDK, Lua SDK, SDL SDK, Vorbis SDK
Steam Deck Compatibility
  • Steam Deck:
  • This game's launcher/setup tool may require the touchscreen or virtual keyboard, or have difficult to read text
  • This game sometimes shows mouse, keyboard, or non-Steam-Deck controller icons
  • Entering some text requires manually invoking the on-screen keyboard
  • Some in-game text is small and may be difficult to read
  • All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration
  • This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck
  •  
  • SteamOS:
  • This game runs successfully on SteamOS
  • Note: This game's launcher/setup tool may require a touchscreen or virtual keyboard, or have difficult to read text
  • Note: Entering some text requires manually invoking the on-screen keyboard
  •  
  • category: Playable
  • steamos_compatibility: Compatible
  • test_timestamp: 1 July 2022 – 00:00:00 UTC
  • tested_build_id: 7399341
  • configuration:
    supported_inputgamepad
    requires_manual_keyboard_invoke1
    requires_non_controller_launcher_nav0
    primary_player_is_controller_slot_00
    non_deck_display_glyphs1
    small_text1
    requires_internet_for_setup0
    requires_internet_for_singleplayer0
    recommended_runtimenative
    requires_h2640
    requires_voice_files0
    gamescope_frame_limiter_not_supported0
    hdr_support0
First seen on SteamDB 27 February 2013 – 12:52:32 UTC (), in changelist #186639

Supported Languages

4 Languages Interface Full Audio Subtitles
English Yes
French Yes
German Yes
Spanish - Spain Yes

Tags

🛡️ Grand Strategy 💡 Strategy 🏰 Medieval 📜 Historical 🏛️ Political Sim 🖥️ Simulation 🎲 RPG 🧱 Sandbox 🕹️ Multiplayer 🗳️ Politics 🤝 Diplomacy 👤 Singleplayer 🔄 Replay Value ⏯ Real-Time with Pause 🛠️ Moddable 🗳️ Political 🆓 Free to Play 🦹 Character Customization 🌐 RTS 🎶 Great Soundtrack

Categories

Single-player Steam Trading Cards Multi-player Cloud Gaming Cloud Gaming (NVIDIA)

Assets

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logo_position/width_pct33
logo_position/height_pct31
Assets
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page_background_pathapp/203770
timestamp26 February 2025 – 10:47:24 UTC
Trailers
81433 ↴
trailer_nameCrusader Kings II Trailer
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timestamp1447355441

Bundles

ID Name % Set Created
3096 Crusader Kings II: Imperial Collection -20% No 9 April 2018 – 20:02:44 UTC
3100 Paradox Grand Strategy Collection -25% No 30 May 2019 – 20:03:22 UTC
5177 Crusader Kings II: Dynasty Starter Pack -10% No 26 October 2017 – 20:02:05 UTC
6208 Crusader Kings II: Royal Collection -15% No 18 December 2018 – 15:02:38 UTC
22656 Paradox Classic Grand Strategy Collection -53% No 16 September 2021 – 20:02:30 UTC

Store Packages

SubID Name Billing Type Last Update
405436 Crusader Kings II Free on Demand 17 October 2019 – 17:32:39 UTC

Packages

SubID Name Billing Type Last Update
1102 Paradox Comp CD Key 19 November 2024 – 01:59:21 UTC
8542 Paradox Complete Comp CD Key 27 November 2024 – 14:10:05 UTC
12506 Crusader Kings II CD Key 4 December 2018 – 15:31:22 UTC
13254 Crusader Kings II CD Key 4 December 2018 – 15:31:11 UTC
13407 Crusader Kings II (Pre-order) Store 4 December 2018 – 15:08:49 UTC
13408 Crusader Kings II Store or CD Key 21 October 2019 – 17:00:48 UTC
14254 Crusader Kings II Collection Store 21 April 2017 – 22:39:06 UTC
15104 Crusader Kings II Collection Store 4 December 2018 – 15:09:36 UTC
15300 Paradox Collection (Summer 2012) Store 27 November 2024 – 00:35:44 UTC
15697 Paradox Collection - Summer 2012 Retail CD Key 27 November 2024 – 00:35:44 UTC
17230 Linux Test Comp Internal CD Key 19 November 2024 – 01:59:05 UTC
26347 Crusader Kings II Collection Store 4 December 2018 – 15:09:43 UTC
26348 Crusader Kings II Collection CD Key 21 April 2017 – 22:39:06 UTC
26483 Crusader Kings II Collection Store 21 April 2017 – 22:39:06 UTC
28285 Europa Universalis IV Pre-order Content CD Key 21 April 2017 – 22:39:06 UTC
28320 Europa Universalis IV Extreme Edition Pre-Purchase Store 10 October 2024 – 15:36:42 UTC
28321 Europa Universalis IV Pre-Purchase Store 10 October 2024 – 15:36:29 UTC
29744 Crusader Kings II Gift Gift 30 June 2021 – 18:22:03 UTC
31052 Magicka + Crusader Kings II Retail CD Key 21 April 2017 – 22:39:06 UTC
31108 Paradox Big Kahuna Bundle CD Key 27 November 2024 – 14:10:05 UTC
32071 War of the Vikings Early Access - Valhalla Edition Store or CD Key 27 November 2024 – 13:53:48 UTC
32073 Magicka: Wizard Wars - Founder Wizard Pack Store or CD Key 27 November 2024 – 00:35:34 UTC
32074 Magicka: Wizard Wars - IMPressive Founder Pack Store or CD Key 27 November 2024 – 00:35:34 UTC
33013 War of the Vikings Valhalla Edition Steam Store and Retail Key Store or CD Key 19 November 2024 – 01:58:46 UTC
33015 War of the Vikings - Valhalla Edition Upgrade Store or CD Key 27 November 2024 – 13:53:48 UTC
33372 Paradox Complete Bundle November 2013 CD Key 19 November 2024 – 01:58:46 UTC
36664 War of the Vikings - Valhalla Edition (RU+CIS) CD Key
(Only 12 countries)		 27 November 2024 – 13:53:48 UTC
36666 Crusader Kings II Collection Press CD Key 21 April 2017 – 22:39:06 UTC
42331 War of the Vikings - Valhalla Edition Store or CD Key 27 November 2024 – 13:53:48 UTC
42339 War of the Vikings - Valhalla Edition (RU/CIS) CD Key
(Only 12 countries)		 19 November 2024 – 01:58:37 UTC
42531 Crusader Kings II - Koch Media CD Key 4 December 2018 – 15:31:33 UTC
44716 Magicka: Wizard Wars - Founder Wizard Pack Upgrade Store or CD Key 21 October 2024 – 17:54:33 UTC
44717 Magicka: Wizard Wars - IMPressive Founder Pack Upgrade Store or CD Key 15 June 2021 – 23:36:26 UTC
49090 Crusader Kings II Retail with DLCs CD Key 4 December 2018 – 15:30:56 UTC
49644 Crusader Kings II Bundle (08/20/2014) CD Key 21 October 2024 – 17:54:21 UTC
50880 Paradox Platinum Pack Store or CD Key 27 May 2025 – 23:20:04 UTC
50881 Paradox Grand Strategy Collection Store or CD Key 27 May 2025 – 23:20:04 UTC
51212 Crusader Kings II Collection (Sept 2014) Store or CD Key 27 May 2025 – 23:20:04 UTC
52296 Crusader Kings II - Free Weekend October 2014 Free Weekend 21 October 2024 – 17:54:10 UTC
53439 Crusader Kings II - Retail Australia CD Key 4 December 2018 – 15:30:24 UTC
55819 Paradox Kings and Queens CD Key 4 December 2018 – 15:30:10 UTC
61119 Crusader Kings II - Free Weekend February 2015 Free Weekend 21 October 2024 – 17:53:47 UTC
67060 Paradox Complete Package CD Key 19 November 2024 – 01:57:54 UTC
68695 Crusader Kings II - Platinum Pack (physical Distribution) CD Key 4 December 2018 – 15:21:23 UTC
73012 Crusader Kings II Collection (Sept 2014) RU CD Key
(Only 13 countries)		 27 November 2024 – 00:34:34 UTC
73013 Crusader Kings II RU CD Key
(Only 13 countries)		 4 December 2018 – 15:20:56 UTC
92384 HR - Giveaway CD Key 21 October 2024 – 17:52:13 UTC
103300 Steam Sub 103300 CD Key 27 November 2024 – 00:33:43 UTC
103501 Steam Sub 103501 CD Key 18 November 2024 – 22:15:43 UTC
103526 Crusader Kings II: Five Year Anniversary Edition Store or CD Key 27 May 2025 – 23:18:54 UTC
103631 Crusader Kings II: Dynasty Starter Pack Store or CD Key 4 December 2018 – 15:11:00 UTC
104090 Europa Universalis IV and Crusader Kings II Twin pack (Ikaron) CD Key 21 October 2024 – 17:51:41 UTC
104345 Steam Sub 104345 CD Key 5 April 2018 – 16:52:40 UTC
104530 Crusader Kings II: Collection (July 2017) CD Key 5 April 2018 – 16:52:52 UTC
108135 Paradox Base Game Collection CD Key 21 October 2024 – 17:51:24 UTC
108362 People and Performance - Give away keys CD Key 21 October 2024 – 17:51:24 UTC
136358 Steam Sub 136358 CD Key 21 October 2024 – 17:49:36 UTC
194427 Steam Sub 194427 CD Key
(Only 13 countries)		 4 December 2018 – 15:18:01 UTC
194428 Steam Sub 194428 CD Key 4 December 2018 – 15:14:08 UTC
251512 Steam Sub 251512 CD Key
(Only 21 countries)		 4 December 2018 – 15:13:44 UTC
255941 Paradox Employee Good Bye (March 2018) CD Key 21 October 2024 – 17:45:08 UTC
262718 Crusader Kings II No Cost 4 December 2018 – 15:13:17 UTC
307014 Steam Sub 307014 CD Key
(Only 35 countries)		 4 December 2018 – 15:13:04 UTC
309163 Europa Universalis IV: 20th Anniversary Giveaway Store or CD Key 28 April 2023 – 11:00:02 UTC
320422 Steam Sub 320422 Store or CD Key 6 December 2018 – 09:57:36 UTC
328019 Crusader Kings II: Imperial Collection CD Key 4 November 2019 – 12:40:20 UTC
328020 Steam Sub 328020 CD Key
(Only 35 countries)		 4 November 2019 – 12:39:51 UTC
328021 Steam Sub 328021 Store or CD Key
(Only 35 countries)		 6 December 2018 – 09:58:19 UTC
331913 Steam Sub 331913 CD Key 19 May 2025 – 19:45:07 UTC
398591 PDXCON2k19 CD Key 18 November 2024 – 22:15:43 UTC
405433 Crusader Kings II Free on Demand 17 October 2019 – 17:09:51 UTC
425760 Steam Sub 425760 CD Key 19 November 2024 – 21:13:07 UTC

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