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Build, manage and defend your medieval castle in this crazy sidescroller RTS game. Build walls, towers and traps to protect your fortress from enemy sieges before launching your own. Command powerful siege weapons and design the perfect strategy to take back the empire.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 76% — of 76 reviews
Released: 2022-10-17
Developer: Robin van der Horst
Genres: Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Platforms: Windows

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    Dev: Twin EarthPub: Astra Logical
    Windows

    Will your castle survive the relentless onslaught, or collapse under pressure? Build, manage resources, and outsmart your foes in a world where everything can be destroyed. Use strategy and creativity to turn the chaos into your greatest advantage!

    Why similar: City Builder 34.1%, Base Building 22.8%, Building 16.4%, Medieval 12.5%, Strategy 7.6%

Based on tag similarity + player behavior
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