Defend the Castle

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Defend the Castle is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Linus Walter and was released on November 25, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Defend the CastleHow long can you survive - when each day only makes the enemy stronger? Defend the Castle is an intense day-by-day tower defense game where you fight off waves of attackers in a world that never gives you a moment to breathe. Each day brings 5 waves of enemy assaults, and you have only 60 seconds to survive. But this isn't just a game about defense. It's a game about choices…

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Fun and simple gameplay that offers a fresh take on the Tower Defense genre.
Great art style and engaging core mechanics, especially for a free game.
Challenging yet satisfying progression that encourages strategic thinking and skill development.

Terrible controls and a lack of clear explanations for game mechanics can lead to frustration.
Early game difficulty spikes and a one-dimensional upgrade path can make the experience feel unbalanced.
Bugs and performance issues, such as auto-aim glitches, detract from the overall enjoyment.

story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story has been widely criticized, with users describing it as terrible and lacking depth or engagement.
- “The story is terrible.”
- “The narrative lacks depth and coherence.”
- “I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay is characterized by a satisfying wave defense loop that provides an enjoyable experience, particularly for casual gaming sessions. However, players feel there is potential for deeper strategic elements to enhance the overall experience.
- “Love the art and gameplay; it was a nice way to spend a night gaming.”
- “After spending 3 hours with the game (long enough to finally beat the last boss), it's clear to me that the game has a pretty basic yet very satisfying wave defense gameplay loop.”
- “There is room for more strategic gameplay.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game is criticized for being poor and buggy, leading to a negative user experience, although some users note that it is free.
- “The game is incredibly unstable, with frequent crashes and bugs that ruin the experience.”
- “I encountered numerous glitches that made it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “The overall stability is disappointing; I expected better performance from a game of this caliber.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are praised for their unique drawn art style, which adds a fun and appealing aesthetic to the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the creative visual presentation, highlighting it as a standout feature of this indie title.
- “The drawn art font and art style are actually pretty cool.”
- “A fun little indie game with a cool art style and a strong core idea.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for its coolness, contributing to an engaging atmosphere that encourages players to immerse themselves for extended periods.
- “The animation style and music are very cool, and I can see myself easily sinking a good few hours into this.”