Defend the Rook (2021)
- Developer
- One Up Plus
- Publisher
- Goblinz Publishing, Maple Whispering Limited
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Indie, RPG, Strategy
- Rating
- 3.8 of 5, 244 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 4.2 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A methodical, turn-based tactical struggle where careful positioning and resource management are key to surviving relentless waves.
tacticalstrategicchallengingmethodicaltensepunishingboard game-like
What players say
Players praise the first run as fresh but find subsequent runs repetitive due to same levels, minor upgrade options, and heavy reliance on luck. Strategies feel limited because enemies cross the map fast and towers break quickly, and higher difficulties punish any damage taken. The game is enjoyable on sale, but many call it shallow and more luck-based than tactical.
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