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Defend the Rook

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IndieRoguelikeRPGStrategy
Game Details
Publisher
Goblinz Publishing, Maple Whispering Limited
Release date
10/26/2021
Status
Released
Distribution
Steam (Windows)
Monetization
Buy to play
Multiplayer
No
PvP
No
Price
$$
Platforms
PC, Steam

Defend the Rook is a tactics roguelike that combines grid-based combat with tower-defense elements. Players defeat invading hordes by positioning heroes and building towers on a chessboard-like battlefield to survive and protect the land. The combo adds more tactical depth than a typical tower-defense game, with the added challenge of managing both units and structures. Players upgrade their roster and options across runs. Its board-game presentation and hybrid design give it a distinctive feel. Defending the board against escalating waves is the core goal.

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