Returning from a hunting trip to find your lands in ruin, you must rebuild your home while fending off hordes of monsters that attack your gates every night. Should your city fall and the forces of darkness sweep across the land, you will awaken to begin a new run where you carry forward the rewards of prior attempts – more heroes at your disposal, previously unexplored lands already uncovered, and every opportunity to push further as you uncover the mystery that has you trapped in a never-ending cycle of life and death. As night falls, hordes of monsters emerge from the darkness in an attempt to destroy everything you’ve built, charging towards your gates and growing more vicious as the night draws on. Powerful bosses will test your defenses ruthlessly, and the only thing standing in their way is the collection of stalwart warriors, powerful creatures, and magical beings you’ve recruited to defend your lands. Each run you may choose a different powerful guardian to lead your defenses, each with their own strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for unique strategies and growth through equipment and experience. Will your ice priestess freeze monsters in place for your crossbowmen and halfling to score easy shots from range, or will your knight charge into battle while a trebuchet flings rocks overhead? Mix and match over 100 recruitable units to find the best combination – vampires guarding halfling slingers, dinosaurs charging ahead of genie spellcasters, or crossbowmen supporting brave men-at-arms? Seek them out in the world, using your hard-earned resources to hire them to your cause and upgrade their abilities, or wait for wandering warriors to appear, with each run offering different opportunities for recruitment. Careful planning and strategic choice will define each run as you manage resources, troops, and the kingdom at large. With limited locations for buildings, and more options than you’ll have space for, prepare to make simple but difficult decisions with lasting impact. Resource locations and availability are randomized with each run and you’ll need to make vital decisions on what to prioritize – quick access to raw materials is essential early on, but optimizing production chains is vital as time goes on. Unlock more advanced methods of acquiring resources over time to free up your workforce, but make sure you prioritize what you need for your planned strategy – will you scale up your defenses by focusing on forestry and plank production to build trebuchets and catapults, or will you prioritize the acquisition of stone to build strong walls? Or perhaps you seek optimal gold production to more quickly afford upgrades for your most capable warriors? As your heroes gather at the tavern to celebrate each night’s hard-fought victory, they grow stronger by eating the meals you have prepared. Build fishing huts, farms, mills, and more to feed your warriors and help them prepare for what lies beyond the walls! Explore the world and uncover