Nordhold is a tower defense game for strategy enthusiasts who crave high replayability through endless combinations. Build and manage a cozy medieval Nordic village while enjoying deep tactical gameplay that doesn't require extensive learning.
With over 20 buildings offering diverse strategic development options through unique upgrades and meta-progression, find the balance between economic growth and defending Nordhold.
8 towers with unique abilities offer numerous customization options. Fine-tune your tactics to protect Nordhold effectively.
Which general should defend Nordhold? Choose from hundreds of hero combinations! Relics grant you bonuses across the board, whether for your economy or defense. The oracle always gives you a different choice, for example: 5 waves of stronger enemies, which also offer higher rewards, or 5 waves of cheaper tower construction?
The snowball effect becomes reality. Smart decisions create synergies that let you conquer ever-stronger waves of enemies and bosses in a firework of effects.
Compete globally or with friends in our ranking system. Can you reach the Valhalla rank?
windows Minimum
OS: Windows 10, 11 (64 bit)
Processor: 3.5 GHz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: 2 GB
Storage: 4 GB available space
Directx: Version 11
windows Recommended
OS: Windows 10, 11 (64 bit)
Processor: 4 GHz
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: 4 GB
Storage: 4 GB available space
Directx: Version 11
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Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process
After the successful code verification, go to the "MY GAMES" tab and start downloading.
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This game sometimes shows mouse, keyboard, or non-Steam-Deck controller icons
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Some in-game text is small and may be difficult to read
This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck