Sauropod Studio

Castle Story

Game First reported release

Game details

First release year
2013

Platforms

Genres

Play modes

  • co-op mode
  • single-player video game
  • multiplayer video game

Steam version platforms

  • Windows*
    Supported
    Yes*
  • macOS*
    Supported
    Yes*
  • Linux*
    Supported
    Yes*

Store genres

  • Indie*
  • Simulation*
  • Strategy*

Game features

  • Single-player*
  • Multi-player*
  • PvP*
  • Online PvP*
  • LAN PvP*
  • Co-op*
  • Online Co-op*
  • LAN Co-op*
  • Cross-Platform Multiplayer*
  • Steam Achievements*
  • Steam Workshop*
  • Includes level editor*
  • Family Sharing*

Interface languages

  • English*
  • French*

Community tags · historical

  • Colony Sim*
    Votes · historical
    446*
  • Strategy*
    Votes · historical
    429*
  • Building*
    Votes · historical
    422*
  • Sandbox*
    Votes · historical
    360*
  • Multiplayer*
    Votes · historical
    248*
  • Survival*
    Votes · historical
    242*
  • Open World Survival Craft*
    Votes · historical
    232*
  • Indie*
    Votes · historical
    206*
  • Singleplayer*
    Votes · historical
    167*
  • Tower Defense*
    Votes · historical
    165*
  • Open World*
    Votes · historical
    163*
  • Crafting*
    Votes · historical
    159*
  • Co-op*
    Votes · historical
    144*
  • RTS*
    Votes · historical
    120*
  • Simulation*
    Votes · historical
    105*
  • Early Access*
    Votes · historical
    99*
  • Kickstarter*
    Votes · historical
    95*
  • Voxel*
    Votes · historical
    91*
  • Adventure*
    Votes · historical
    75*
  • Casual*
    Votes · historical
    64*

System requirements

  • Linux · Minimum*
    Operating system
    Ubuntu LTS*
    Processor alternatives
    Intel or AMD Dual-Core, 2.2 GHz+*
    Memory
    6 GB RAM*
    Graphics alternatives
    nVidia GeForce 440 512MB, Radeon HD 4450 512MB, Intel HD 3000*
    Storage
    1700 MB available space*
    Conditions
    Playing on large, player-made maps might affect performance.*
  • Windows · Minimum*
    Operating system
    7 and newer, 64-bit*
    Processor alternatives
    Intel or AMD Dual-Core, 2.2 GHz+*
    Memory
    6 GB RAM*
    Graphics alternatives
    nVidia GeForce 440 512MB, Radeon HD 4450 512MB, Intel HD 3000*
    Graphics API
    Version 11*
    Storage
    1700 MB available space*
    Conditions
    Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system · Playing on large, player-made maps might affect performance.*
  • macOS · Minimum*
    Processor alternatives
    Intel or AMD Dual-Core, 2.2 GHz+*
    Memory
    6 GB RAM*
    Graphics alternatives
    nVidia GeForce 440 512MB, Radeon HD 4450 512MB, Intel HD 3000*
    Storage
    1700 MB available space*
    Conditions
    Playing on large, player-made maps might affect performance.*
  • Windows · Recommended*
    Memory
    8 GB*
    Graphics alternatives
    nVidia GeForce 660 1024MB or better, AMD Radeon HD 7790 1024MB or better*
    Processor alternatives
    Intel or AMD Quad-Core, 2.8 GHz+*
  • Windows · Recommended memory · 2026-06-27*
    Memory
    8 GB*

Compatibility and community reports

  • Steam Deck · 2026-06-27*
    Compatibility category
    Playable*
  • Linux · Community reports · 2026-06-27*
    Community Linux compatibility tier
    Silver*
    Reports
    12*
    Community confidence
    low*

Studios & publishers

Developers

  • Sauropod Studio

Publishers

  • Sauropod Studio

Release history

  • 2013-09-23
    Date precision
    Exact date

Store release history

  • Steam*
    Release date
    Aug 17, 2017*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 14 fields
Windows minimum processor requirement
Intel or AMD Dual-Core, 2.2 GHz+*
Windows minimum graphics requirement
nVidia GeForce 440 512MB, Radeon HD 4450 512MB, Intel HD 3000*
Windows minimum memory requirement
6* GB
Name
Castle Story*
Windows recommended processor requirement
Intel or AMD Quad-Core, 2.8 GHz+*
Windows recommended graphics requirement
nVidia GeForce 660 1024MB or better, AMD Radeon HD 7790 1024MB or better*
Windows recommended memory requirement
8* GB
Release year
2,017*
Windows minimum processor requirement
Windows · Minimum
Processor alternatives
Intel or AMD Dual-Core, 2.2 GHz+*
Windows minimum graphics requirement
Windows · Minimum
Graphics alternatives
nVidia GeForce 440 512MB, Radeon HD 4450 512MB, Intel HD 3000*
Windows minimum memory requirement
Windows · Minimum
Memory
6 GB*
Windows recommended processor requirement
Windows · Recommended
Processor alternatives
Intel or AMD Quad-Core, 2.8 GHz+*
Windows recommended graphics requirement
Windows · Recommended
Graphics alternatives
nVidia GeForce 660 1024MB or better, AMD Radeon HD 7790 1024MB or better*
Windows recommended memory requirement
Windows · Recommended
Memory
8 GB*
Specifications 2 · 32 fields
Achievements · historical
12*
Mean playtime over the reported two-week window (historical)
0* min
Mean playtime since March 2009 (historical)
1,071* min
Features
  • Single-player*
  • Multi-player*
  • PvP*
  • Online PvP*
  • LAN PvP*
  • Co-op*
  • Online Co-op*
  • LAN Co-op*
  • Cross-Platform Multiplayer*
  • Steam Achievements*
  • Steam Workshop*
  • Includes level editor*
  • Family Sharing*
Developers
  • Sauropod Studio*
DLC count · historical
1*
Estimated ownership range (historical)
200000 - 500000*
Store genres
  • Indie*
  • Simulation*
  • Strategy*
Linux support · historical
Yes*
macOS support · historical
Yes*
Median playtime over the reported two-week window (historical)
0* min
Median playtime since March 2009 (historical)
423* min
Name
Castle Story*
Negative reviews · historical
3,584*
Peak ccu
36*
Positive reviews · historical
6,479*
Price (historical; currency unreported)
2.49*
Publishers
  • Sauropod Studio*
Recommendations
9,008*
Store release date · historical
Aug 17, 2017*
Interface languages
  • English*
  • French*
Game website · historical
http://castlestory.net*
Windows support · historical
Yes*
Features
Single-player
Single-player*
Multi-player
Multi-player*
PvP
PvP*
Online PvP
Online PvP*
LAN PvP
LAN PvP*
Co-op
Co-op*
Online Co-op
Online Co-op*
LAN Co-op
LAN Co-op*
Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Cross-Platform Multiplayer*
Steam Achievements
Steam Achievements*
Steam Workshop
Steam Workshop*
Includes level editor
Includes level editor*
Family Sharing
Family Sharing*
Developers
Sauropod Studio
Sauropod Studio*
Store genres
Indie
Indie*
Simulation
Simulation*
Strategy
Strategy*
Linux support · historical
Linux
Supported
Yes*
macOS support · historical
macOS
Supported
Yes*
Publishers
Sauropod Studio
Sauropod Studio*
Store release date · historical
Steam
Release date
Aug 17, 2017*
Interface languages
  • English*
  • French*
Windows support · historical
Windows
Supported
Yes*
Specifications 3 · 21 fields
Mean playtime over the reported two-week window (historical)
0* min
Mean playtime since March 2009 (historical)
1,183* min
Ccu
36*
Developer
Sauropod Studio*
Historical discount
0* %
Store genres
  • Indie*
  • Simulation*
  • Strategy*
Historical US original list price
999* US cents
Languages
  • English*
  • French*
Median playtime over the reported two-week window (historical)
0* min
Median playtime since March 2009 (historical)
476* min
Name
Castle Story*
Negative reviews · historical
3,584*
Estimated ownership range (historical)
200,000 .. 500,000*
Positive reviews · historical
6,479*
Historical US price
999* US cents
Publisher
Sauropod Studio*
Community tags · historical
  • Colony Sim*
  • Strategy*
  • Building*
  • Sandbox*
  • Multiplayer*
  • Survival*
  • Open World Survival Craft*
  • Indie*
  • Singleplayer*
  • Tower Defense*
  • Open World*
  • Crafting*
  • Co-op*
  • RTS*
  • Simulation*
  • Early Access*
  • Kickstarter*
  • Voxel*
  • Adventure*
  • Casual*
Store genres
Indie
Indie*
Simulation
Simulation*
Strategy
Strategy*
Languages
  • English*
  • French*
Community tags · historical
Colony Sim
Colony Sim*
Strategy
Strategy*
Building
Building*
Sandbox
Sandbox*
Multiplayer
Multiplayer*
Survival
Survival*
Open World Survival Craft
Open World Survival Craft*
Indie
Indie*
Singleplayer
Singleplayer*
Tower Defense
Tower Defense*
Open World
Open World*
Crafting
Crafting*
Co-op
Co-op*
RTS
RTS*
Simulation
Simulation*
Early Access
Early Access*
Kickstarter
Kickstarter*
Voxel
Voxel*
Adventure
Adventure*
Casual
Casual*
Tags votes
Colony Sim
Votes · historical
446*
Strategy
Votes · historical
429*
Building
Votes · historical
422*
Sandbox
Votes · historical
360*
Multiplayer
Votes · historical
248*
Survival
Votes · historical
242*
Open World Survival Craft
Votes · historical
232*
Indie
Votes · historical
206*
Singleplayer
Votes · historical
167*
Tower Defense
Votes · historical
165*
Open World
Votes · historical
163*
Crafting
Votes · historical
159*
Co-op
Votes · historical
144*
RTS
Votes · historical
120*
Simulation
Votes · historical
105*
Early Access
Votes · historical
99*
Kickstarter
Votes · historical
95*
Voxel
Votes · historical
91*
Adventure
Votes · historical
75*
Casual
Votes · historical
64*
Specifications 4 · 28 fields
Features
  • Single-player*
  • Multi-player*
  • PvP*
  • Online PvP*
  • LAN PvP*
  • Co-op*
  • Online Co-op*
  • LAN Co-op*
  • Cross-Platform Multiplayer*
  • Steam Achievements*
  • Steam Workshop*
  • Includes level editor*
  • Family Sharing*
Developers
  • Sauropod Studio*
Store genres
  • Indie*
  • Simulation*
  • Strategy*
Free to play · historical
No*
Linux requirements
Minimum: OS: Ubuntu LTS Processor: Intel or AMD Dual-Core, 2.2 GHz+ Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: nVidia GeForce 440 512MB, Radeon HD 4450 512MB, Intel HD 3000 Storage: 1700 MB available space Additional Notes: Playing on large, player-made maps might affect performance. *
macOS requirements
Minimum: Processor: Intel or AMD Dual-Core, 2.2 GHz+ Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: nVidia GeForce 440 512MB, Radeon HD 4450 512MB, Intel HD 3000 Storage: 1700 MB available space Additional Notes: Playing on large, player-made maps might affect performance. *
Name
Castle Story*
Windows requirements
Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: 7 and newer, 64-bit Processor: Intel or AMD Dual-Core, 2.2 GHz+ Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: nVidia GeForce 440 512MB, Radeon HD 4450 512MB, Intel HD 3000 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 1700 MB available space Additional Notes: Playing on large, player-made maps might affect performance. *
Platforms
  • windows*
  • mac*
  • linux*
Historical price currency
USD*
Discount percentage (historical)
0*
Historical store price
$9.99*
Publishers
  • Sauropod Studio*
Recommendations total
8,927*
Coming soon · historical store status
No*
Store release date · historical
Aug 17, 2017*
Interface languages
English, French*
Type
game*
Features
Single-player
Single-player*
Multi-player
Multi-player*
PvP
PvP*
Online PvP
Online PvP*
LAN PvP
LAN PvP*
Co-op
Co-op*
Online Co-op
Online Co-op*
LAN Co-op
LAN Co-op*
Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Cross-Platform Multiplayer*
Steam Achievements
Steam Achievements*
Steam Workshop
Steam Workshop*
Includes level editor
Includes level editor*
Family Sharing
Family Sharing*
Developers
Sauropod Studio
Sauropod Studio*
Store genres
Indie
Indie*
Simulation
Simulation*
Strategy
Strategy*
Linux requirements
Linux · Minimum
Operating system
Ubuntu LTS*
Processor alternatives
Intel or AMD Dual-Core, 2.2 GHz+*
Memory
6 GB RAM*
Graphics alternatives
nVidia GeForce 440 512MB, Radeon HD 4450 512MB, Intel HD 3000*
Storage
1700 MB available space*
Conditions
Playing on large, player-made maps might affect performance.*
macOS requirements
macOS · Minimum
Processor alternatives
Intel or AMD Dual-Core, 2.2 GHz+*
Memory
6 GB RAM*
Graphics alternatives
nVidia GeForce 440 512MB, Radeon HD 4450 512MB, Intel HD 3000*
Storage
1700 MB available space*
Conditions
Playing on large, player-made maps might affect performance.*
Windows requirements
Windows · Minimum
Operating system
7 and newer, 64-bit*
Processor alternatives
Intel or AMD Dual-Core, 2.2 GHz+*
Memory
6 GB RAM*
Graphics alternatives
nVidia GeForce 440 512MB, Radeon HD 4450 512MB, Intel HD 3000*
Graphics API
Version 11*
Storage
1700 MB available space*
Conditions
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system · Playing on large, player-made maps might affect performance.*
Platforms
Windows
Supported
Yes*
macOS
Supported
Yes*
Linux
Supported
Yes*
Publishers
Sauropod Studio
Sauropod Studio*
Store release date · historical
Steam
Release date
Aug 17, 2017*
Interface languages
  • English*
  • French*
Specifications 5 · 19 fields
Co-op listed on Steam · 2026-06-27
Yes*
Steam Deck compatibility · 2026-06-27
playable*
Store genres
Indie|Simulation|Strategy*
Local co-op listed on Steam · 2026-06-27
No*
Owners-based popularity rank · 2026-06-27
3,119*
Community Linux rating confidence · 2026-06-27
low*
Community Linux report count · 2026-06-27
12*
Community Linux compatibility tier · 2026-06-27
silver*
PvP listed on Steam · 2026-06-27
Yes*
Windows recommended RAM · 2026-06-27
8* GB
Steam release year · historical
2,017*
Title
Castle Story*
Coming soon · historical Steam listing
No*
Co-op listed on Steam · 2026-06-27
Co-op
Co-op*
Steam Deck compatibility · 2026-06-27
Steam Deck · 2026-06-27
Compatibility category
Playable*
Store genres
Indie
Indie*
Simulation
Simulation*
Strategy
Strategy*
Community Linux compatibility tier · 2026-06-27
Linux · Community reports · 2026-06-27
Community Linux compatibility tier
Silver*
Reports
12*
Community confidence
low*
PvP listed on Steam · 2026-06-27
PvP
PvP*
Windows recommended RAM · 2026-06-27
Windows · Recommended memory · 2026-06-27
Memory
8 GB*

* Provisional data