Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns
By Black Tower Basement · published by Nordcurrent Labs
Steam data
Everything Steam lists for Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns · record updated 3 hours ago
Overview
App info
- App type
- Game
- Developer
- Black Tower Basement
- Publisher
- Nordcurrent Labs
- Steam profile
- Counts toward game count and achievement totals · checked 21 hours ago
- Technologies
- Unity detected
- Support
- nordcurrent.com/support
Platforms
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Controller
- Full support
Features
5Prices
United States$USD
Every price change is kept from Oct 23, 2026 on. Pick a region below to compare.
Americas 10
United States$USD
$19.99
Lowest $19.99 · Oct 2026
CanadaCA$CAD
C$ 23.99
Lowest C$ 23.99 · Oct 2026
BrazilR$BRL
R$67,99
Lowest R$67,99 · Oct 2026
MexicoMex$MXN
Mex$ 259.99
Lowest Mex$ 259.99 · Oct 2026
Latin America (USD)$USD
$10.99
Lowest $10.99 · Oct 2026
ChileCLP$CLP
CLP$11.999
Lowest CLP$11.999 · Oct 2026
ColombiaCOL$COP
COL$ 48.999,00
Lowest COL$ 48.999,00 · Oct 2026
PeruS/.PEN
S/. 48.49
Lowest S/. 48.49 · Oct 2026
Uruguay$UUYU
$U667,00
Lowest $U667,00 · Oct 2026
Costa Rica₡CRC
₡9.600,00
Lowest ₡9.600,00 · Oct 2026
Europe 5
CIS 4
Asia-Pacific 15
Japan¥JPY
¥2,600
Lowest ¥2,600 · Oct 2026
South Korea₩KRW
₩ 21,000
Lowest ₩ 21,000 · Oct 2026
China¥CNY
¥77.00
Lowest ¥77.00 · Oct 2026
Hong KongHK$HKD
HK$ 115.00
Lowest HK$ 115.00 · Oct 2026
TaiwanNT$TWD
NT$ 377.00
Lowest NT$ 377.00 · Oct 2026
SingaporeS$SGD
S$20.75
Lowest S$20.75 · Oct 2026
MalaysiaRMMYR
RM46.99
Lowest RM46.99 · Oct 2026
IndonesiaRpIDR
Rp 174 999
Lowest Rp 174 999 · Oct 2026
Thailand฿THB
฿369.00
Lowest ฿369.00 · Oct 2026
Philippines₱PHP
₱599.00
Lowest ₱599.00 · Oct 2026
Vietnam₫VND
274.000₫
Lowest 274.000₫ · Oct 2026
India₹INR
₹915.00
Lowest ₹915.00 · Oct 2026
South Asia (USD)$USD
$10.99
Lowest $10.99 · Oct 2026
AustraliaA$AUD
A$ 28.50
Lowest A$ 28.50 · Oct 2026
New ZealandNZ$NZD
NZ$ 30.99
Lowest NZ$ 30.99 · Oct 2026
Middle East & Africa 7
Israel₪ILS
₪71.99
Lowest ₪71.99 · Oct 2026
Saudi ArabiaSRSAR
46.49 SR
Lowest 46.49 SR · Oct 2026
United Arab EmiratesAED
59.99 AED
Lowest 59.99 AED · Oct 2026
KuwaitKDKWD
3.80 KD
Lowest 3.80 KD · Oct 2026
QatarQRQAR
49.99 QR
Lowest 49.99 QR · Oct 2026
South AfricaRZAR
R 194.99
Lowest R 194.99 · Oct 2026
Patches
Patch notes
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Oct 1, 2026 Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns – Patch 1.0.10 is here!
Hey everyone! A new update for Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns is here! This patch brings a range of gameplay improvements, balancing changes, and fixes across the game. Here’s what’s new: Classic mode Jousting rebalanced to favo…
Builds
1| Build | Branch | Updated |
|---|---|---|
| 25723987 | public | Oct 8, 2026 |
Depots
Depots
1| ID | Name | Systems | Size | Download | Manifest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4208141 | — | All | 872.2 MB | 587.5 MB | 380949486477649274 |
Branches
1| Branch | Build | Updated | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| public | 25723987 | Oct 8, 2026 | Open |
Configuration
Install foldersteamapps/common/Defender of the Crown Legend Returns
Launch options
1| Executable | Arguments | Systems | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defender of the Crown Collection.exe | All |
Cloud saves
| Root | Path | Pattern | Systems |
|---|---|---|---|
| WinAppDataLocalLow | Black Tower Basement\Defender of the Crown Collection\{Steam3AccountID} | *.sav | All |
| WinAppDataLocalLow | Black Tower Basement\Defender of the Crown Collection\{Steam3AccountID} | *.jpg | All |
Achievements
Global unlock rate
share of players who have it-
Night predator squared
Win a raid in Classic Mode
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Anne
Rescue Anne of Lancashire in Classic Mode
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Katharine
Rescue Katharine of Nottingham in Classic Mode
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Rebecca
Rescue Rebecca of York in Classic Mode
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Rosalind
Rescue Rosalind of Bedford in Classic Mode
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Hail the king squared
Conquer the kingdom in Classic Mode
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Master strategist
Use every tactic in a single battle in Classic Mode
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Merciless blow
Successfully use every kind of projectile in a single siege in Classic Mode
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Divide and conquer
Bring every land under your rule in Classic Mode
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Lost by the skin of your teeth
Lose a battle by a single point in Kingdom Mode
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On the brink of life and death
Win a battle by a single point in Kingdom Mode
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Call the healer!
Be healed by the power of gold for the first time in Kingdom Mode
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Night predator
Win a raid in Retro Mode
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Live large
Buy out the entire shop in Kingdom Mode
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Braveheart
Rescue a maiden in Retro Mode
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Fortune’s favorite
Win a tournament and earn a new trait in Kingdom Mode
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True knight squared
Win a tournament in Classic Mode
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Wall sniper
Completely destroy a wall during a siege in Retro Mode
All 47 achievements
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Your Grace
Win the Crown and get your first jewel in Kingdom Mode
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The devil made me do it
Kill a Saxon lord first and capture his castle in Retro Mode
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Self-confidence
Storm the castle immediately during a siege without a single Catapult launch in Classic Mode
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Wow, shiny!
Claim a precious die in Kingdom Mode
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Past experience
Claim a trait with fame points in Kingdom Mode
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Hail the king
Win the game in Retro Mode
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Ladies’ man
Rescue two or more maidens in one game in Retro Mode
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Here, there, and everywhere
Attend 3 or more timed events in one game in Kingdom Mode
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Take from the rich
Win a raid in Kingdom Mode
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True knight
Win a tournament in Retro Mode
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Keeping it for later
Station 500 or more men in garrisons in Classic Mode
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Faint heart never won fair lady
Rescue a maiden and unlock a new family in Kingdom Mode
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Blue blood
Start a run as a noble family member for the first time in Kingdom Mode
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Fully stocked treasury
Earn a total of 10,000 gold in Kingdom Mode
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Living high on the hog
Start a battle with only precious dice in Kingdom Mode
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Just lucky
Win 3 lands in a single tournament in Retro Mode
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Gold talks
Recruit more than 500 Soldiers in one game in Retro Mode
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Your Highness
Win the Crown with 3 jewels in Kingdom Mode
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Archbishop
Apply a total of 100 relics in Kingdom Mode
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For the glory!
Earn a total of 25 fame points in Kingdom Mode
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Genghis Khan
Besiege and capture a total of 20 castles in Retro Mode
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Your Majesty
Win the Crown with 5 jewels in Kingdom Mode
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Reliable comrade
Visit Robin Hood and get his help a total of 10 times in Retro Mode
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Road to the top tier
Defeat Brian de Bois-Guilbert in a tournament in Retro Mode
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Sandboxer
Build a total of 20 small castles in Retro Mode
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For the king!
Win a total of 100 battles in Retro Mode
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Experienced rescuer
Rescue all of the maidens in Kingdom Mode
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A gesture of goodwill
Retreat 50 times in Classic Mode
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Armed to the teeth
Unlock all traits in Kingdom Mode
News
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Aug 13, 2026 · Community Announcements A Special Message from Jim Sachs
We have one more surprise for you on this special day! 40 years of Defender of the Crown. 40 years of memories. And today, a very special message from one of the people who helped bring it all to lif…
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Aug 13, 2026 · Community Announcements Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns is Out Now!
The wait is over – Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns has officially arrived!👑 Ever since we announced the game, we've loved reading your stories and memories of the original Defender of the …
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Aug 13, 2026 · CGMagazine Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns (PC) Review
I was excited to take a look at Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns because it genuinely brought me back to a bygone era of PC gaming. I’ve mentioned in the past that, growing up, I never reall…
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Aug 4, 2026 · Community Announcements 6 Things to Know Before Playing Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns
Hey everyone! The countdown is almost over – Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns launches next week! Whether you're a longtime fan or stepping into the world of Defender of the Crown for the ve…
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Jul 13, 2026 · Community Announcements Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns – Frequently Asked Questions
Hi everyone! With the launch just around the corner, we decided to put together a quick FAQ to answer some of the questions we’ve seen most often from the community. We hope it helps give you a bette…
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Jun 7, 2026 · GamingOnLinux Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns arrives in August
Another remade classic is coming soon! The retro Amiga game Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns with multiple game modes on August 13th. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.co…
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Jun 6, 2026 · Community Announcements Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns – Release Date Revealed!
Hello everyone! We're excited to finally share the release date for the game! Mark your calendars: The legend returns on AUGUST 13, 2026! To celebrate the occasion, we've unveiled a brand-new trailer…
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Mar 13, 2026 · GamingOnLinux Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns brings the absolute classic to a modern audience
Defender of the Crown is an absolute classic originally released on the Amiga, and now it's returning with Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonl…
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Mar 12, 2026 · Community Announcements Defender of the Crown is back for its 40th anniversary!
Hi everyone, Welcome – and thank you for being here! We’re really glad you stopped by to check out the return of Defender of the Crown! For our teams, it is both an honor and a privilege to revive th…
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