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ABOUT THE GAME 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. FEATURES GROW YOUR ECONOMY With over 20 buildings offering diverse strategic development options through unique upgrades and meta-progression, find the balance between economic growth and defending Nordhold. BUILD TOWERS 8 towers with unique abilities offer numerous customization options. Fine-tune your tactics to protect Nordhold effectively. TAILORED UPGRADES 100+ custom upgrades offer versatile customization options, providing strategic depth and countless combinations. HEROES, RELICS, SPELLS & MORE 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? MASTER ESCALATION 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. LEADERBOARDS Compete globally or with friends in our ranking system. Can you reach the Valhalla rank? Read more What are the system requirements? Windows OS Windows 10, 11 (64 bit) Processor 3.5 GHz Memory 4 GB RAM Graphics 2 GB Storage 4 GB available space macOS OS 10.7.0 or later Processor Apple M1/Intel Memory 4 GB RAM Storage 4 GB available space SteamOS + Linux Processor 3.5 GHz Memory 4 GB RAM Graphics 2 GB Storage 4 GB available space