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Crusader Kings Complete

Medieval grand strategy of dynastic politics and crusades

Paradox Development Studio · Published by Paradox Interactive · Released Feb 14, 2012

Strategy

Reviews
Mixed
61% of 246
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
2
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Last update on Steam
Unknown
no patch notes on Steam
Minimum PC
4 Mb
0.1 GB RAM · 0.6 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 73/100 (critic reviews)

What is Crusader Kings Complete?

In this real-time grand strategy game, you lead a Christian dynasty in a divided medieval Europe as the Pope calls for a crusade. You manage vassals, set laws and taxes, build castles and cathedrals, and wage wars across centuries of play.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy historical grand strategy and dynastic politics
  • +you like pausing real-time campaigns to manage your realm

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer straightforward systems and clear guidance

Screenshots and trailer

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Crusader Kings Complete system requirements

Minimum: 4 Mb, 0.1 GB RAM, 0.6 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
XP
Processor
Pentium III 450 MHz
Graphics
4 Mb Video Card
Memory
128 Mb RAM
Storage
600 MB Free Hard Drive Space

Does Crusader Kings Complete have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: multiplayer (mode not specified). It also has a single-player mode.

Does Crusader Kings Complete run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

  • Not supported on SteamOS

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English.

Does Crusader Kings Complete use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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