Defend the Rook

October 26, 2021 One Up Plus Entertainment Goblinz Publishing, Maple Whispering Limited, Klabater
Role-playing (RPG) Strategy Turn-based strategy (TBS) Indie
PS4 PC PS5 XONE Switch
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Defend the Rook is a roguelike tactics board combat combined with tower defense elements. Defeat the invading hoards to stay alive and save the land! Enjoy more tactics than a normal TD game, combined with the added challenge of building towers and fighting off waves of enemies!
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Release Date October 26, 2021
Developer One Up Plus Entertainment
Publisher Goblinz Publishing, Maple Whispering Limited, Klabater
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Bird view / Isometric
Themes Fantasy
Defend the Rook

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