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Crusader Kings II

A Role-playing (RPG) game by Paradox Development Studio, released in 2012

84/100🟡Healthy🏆Proton PlatinumLinuxPC (Microsoft Windows)Mac

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...

Single playerMultiplayer

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Crusader Kings II Download Size

The official download size for Crusader Kings II is 4 GB. Based on current hardware prices, this installation consumes approximately $0.24 worth of SSD storage space.

Standard Install

File Size

4GB

Est. SSD Cost

$0.24USD
100 Mbps
My Internet Speed100 Mbps
Quick Presets

Estimated Time to Install

5 mins

Is Crusader Kings II Dead?

Live player count and server population analysis.

🟡Healthy
1.3KPlayers Online

There are currently 1,252 people playing Crusader Kings II, retaining a dedicated core community despite lower mainstream numbers.

Current Activity24h Peak: 1.5K
Estimated Match Wait: Slow (3-5 min)
Live Data from SteamAPI

Where is the Crusader Kings II save file?

Manual backup locations for PC, Mac, and Linux.

Steam Cloud Supported
Copy
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\CrusaderKingsII\Saved\SaveGames

How to backup manually on Windows

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
  2. Paste the path above and press Enter.
  3. Locate the save files (usually .sav, .json, or similar).
  4. Copy the entire folder to a backup location.
Copy
~/Library/Application Support/CrusaderKingsII/Saves

How to backup manually on Mac

  1. Open Finder and press ⌘ + Shift + G.
  2. Paste the path above and click Go.
  3. Locate the save files in the folder.
  4. Duplicate the folder to create a backup.
Copy
~/.local/share/CrusaderKingsII/Saves

How to backup manually on Linux

  1. Open a terminal and use cd to navigate to the path.
  2. Or use your file manager and press Ctrl + L to enter the path.
  3. Locate the save files (.sav, .json, or game-specific format).
  4. Copy the folder with cp -r or your file manager.
Source: PCGamingWiki ↗

Is Crusader Kings II Steam Deck Compatible?

SteamOS and Linux Proton performance analysis.

Valve Official🚫Unsupported
Community Rating🏆 Proton Platinum

Community Verdict: Playable!

Don't let the "Unsupported" tag fool you. While Valve hasn't officially verified Crusader Kings II, ProtonDB users report it runs perfectly (Gold/Platinum rating). You may need to force a specific Proton version.

Confidence: Moderate
See 46 user configs ↗

Can I Run Crusader Kings II?

PC system requirements - Minimum vs Recommended specs.

Crusader Kings II has modest requirements. Most gaming PCs from the last 5 years should handle it.

Minimum1080p / 30 FPS
  • 💻
    OSWin7 64-bit
  • ⚡
    CPUIntel® Pentium® IV 2.4 GHz or AMD 3500+
  • 🧠
    RAM4 GB RAM
Download Size
4 GBSmall

Is Crusader Kings II Good?

Aggregated critic scores and player sentiment analysis.

84
Rated 84 out of 100
Generally Favorable2 Verified Reviews

The Verdict

Based on 2 critic reviews, Crusader Kings II has received generally positive feedback. With a solid score of 84, it stands out as a strong entry in the role-playing (rpg) category, though it may have minor flaws.

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