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2026 PC

A mix of real-time strategy, tower defense and roguelite progression: you lead your tribe against the Empire, fortify defenses, build an economy and fight to reclaim your ancestral homeland.

What defines Dawn of Defense:

  • Tactical depth
  • Strong character progression
  • Fantasy setting
  • Challenging difficulty

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2013 PC 13.29 € 👍 73 % Mostly positive, 832 reviews on Steam Steam Deck playable

  • Tactical depth
  • Fantasy setting
  • Strong character progression

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