Stronghold
Available on 2 of 5 cloud gaming services

Stronghold

Firefly StudiosStrategySimulation2023
80
MetacriticGenerally Favorable
87%
Very Positive10K Steam reviews

You can play Stronghold in the cloud on GeForce NOW and Boosteroid. You play on your PC, phone, tablet or TV with nothing to download. You need your own copy of the game. The service runs it for you; it does not sell it.

You need your own copy of the game. The service runs it for you.

Where to play Stronghold in the cloud

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You need your own copy, bought on SteamBest qualityUp to 5K · 120 fps
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You need your own copy, bought on SteamBest qualityUp to 4K · 120 fps
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Where to buy Stronghold for cloud play

GeForce NOW and Boosteroid do not sell games: you play the copy you already own. If you do not have Stronghold yet, buy it from one of these stores. It then works in the cloud on any device. Prices are shown for your country.

Stronghold on GeForce NOW

Compare the plans

Your GeForce NOW plan decides how good Stronghold looks, how long one session lasts, and whether you wait for a machine. These limits are the same for every game on GeForce NOW.

NVIDIA sells GeForce NOW itself here, in US dollars.

FREE$0
Can play Stronghold
Yes
Resolution
1080p
Frame rate
60 fps
Ray tracing & DLSS
—
HDR & ultrawide
—
Graphics card
Basic, shared
Max session length
1 hour
Hours included
Unlimited, with a queue
PERFORMANCE$9.99/mo
Can play Stronghold
Yes
Resolution
Up to 1440p
Frame rate
60 fps
Ray tracing & DLSS
RTX ON
HDR & ultrawide
Ultrawide
Graphics card
RTX-class, dedicated
Max session length
6 hours
Hours included
100 a month
ULTIMATE$19.99/mo
Can play Stronghold
Yes
Resolution
Up to 5K
Frame rate
120 fps · 360 fps at 1080p
Ray tracing & DLSS
RTX ON · DLSS 4 · Reflex
HDR & ultrawide
HDR · ultrawide
Graphics card
RTX 5080-class
Max session length
8 hours
Hours included
100 a month
Performance and Ultimate include 100 hours of play a month. Past that, extra 15-hour blocks cost $2.99 (Performance) or $5.99 (Ultimate).

About Stronghold

Who made it, when it came out, and how it plays. The same on each service.

DEVELOPER
Firefly Studios
RELEASE DATE
7 Nov, 2023
GENRES
Strategy, Simulation
GAME MODES
Single-player & multiplayer
CONTROLLER SUPPORT
None. Keyboard and mouse only

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Stronghold cloud gaming FAQ

Can you play Stronghold in the cloud?+

Yes. Stronghold is on 2 cloud gaming services: GeForce NOW and Boosteroid. You play it on a PC, phone, tablet or TV. You download and install nothing.

Is Stronghold on GeForce NOW?+

Yes. Stronghold is on GeForce NOW. You must own the game on Steam. GeForce NOW then runs your copy on its servers. The free plan can start it. On the free plan you play in 1080p, you may wait in a queue, and a session ends after 1 hour.

Is Stronghold on Boosteroid?+

Yes. Stronghold is on Boosteroid. You need your own copy on Steam. A Boosteroid subscription is also required.

Is Stronghold on PlayStation Plus?+

No. Stronghold is not on PlayStation Plus now. It is on GeForce NOW and Boosteroid.

Is Stronghold on Xbox Cloud Gaming?+

No. Stronghold is not on Xbox Cloud Gaming now. It is on GeForce NOW and Boosteroid.

Is Stronghold on Amazon Luna?+

No. Stronghold is not on Amazon Luna now. It is on GeForce NOW and Boosteroid.

Do I need to buy Stronghold to play it in the cloud?+

Yes. GeForce NOW and Boosteroid only run games you own. Buy Stronghold from a supported store first. You pay for the cloud service separately.

Can you play Stronghold in the cloud for free?+

Yes. The GeForce NOW free plan can start Stronghold, if you own the game. On the free plan you play in 1080p, you may wait in a queue, and a session ends after 1 hour. A paid plan removes the queue and allows longer sessions.

Can I play Stronghold with a controller?+

No. Stronghold has no controller support. It needs a keyboard and mouse, so play it on a laptop or desktop.

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