Stronghold vs Total War Arena
Stronghold
Stronghold is the original castle simulation game and it's not shy to let you know about it. Back when it first came out, the game was incredibly popular among fans of the real-time strategy genre and it is pretty obvious to why. The game not only let you build and design your own castle in its combat-free economic campaign; you also get to engage in medieval warfare against AI enemies in the game's single player campaigns or against up to 8 other players via the multiplayer mode online. You can even besiege actual historical castles, set up typical catle defenses to stump invaders and make sure your people are well-taken care of.Stronghold is a classic when it comes to castle sims. In fact, until today, there still isn't any game that managed to achieve a similar depth in terms of its gameplay. If you love castle-building and real-time strategy, this is a game you'll most certainly enjoy. Do give it a try!
Total War Arena
Total War Arena is a unique arena-based real-time strategy game that lets you enjoy the thrill of medieval warfare in a multiplayer setting. The game pits teams of players, each controlling 3 battalions of troops that they have customized themselves, against each other on beautifully-designed maps in hopes of capturing the other side’s base.Featuring an in-depth and strategic gameplay where team coordination, troop formations and clever planning are the keys to victory, Total War Arena is a free-to-play title that will definitely make its "parent franchise" proud! Aside from epic battles, the game also has plenty of units and unit upgrades for you to unlock. The same goes for the various commanders they have to offer for each of the four major civilizations - Rome, Greece, Carthage and the Barbarian hordes.
Not to mention, the game is published by Wargaming who, by today's standards, have perhaps the most fair matchmaking system there is in competitive gaming. The game itself is fair to the free-to-play players as well since everything in the game, aside from cosmetics, can be purchased using either game currency or premium cash.
So, if you're an avid real-time strategy gamer, Total War Arena is like a dream game come true! So, what are you waiting for? Take command of your own battalions and work with your team to dominate the battlefield!