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Nordhold Steam Charts & Stats
Build a city and defend it in this Tower Defense game blending Roguelite mechanics with turn-based building Strategy. Choose your hero, utilize synergistic tower upgrades, and face epic battles in procedurally generated landscapes.
| App ID | 3028310 |
| App Type | GAME |
| Developers | StunForge |
| Publishers | Hypetrain Digital |
| Categories | Single-player |
| Genres | Indie, Strategy, RPG |
| Release Date | Q1 2025 |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Supported Languages | English |
159 Players in Game
5 447 All-Time Peak
85,94 Rating
Steam Charts
159 Players in Game
5 447 All-Time Peak
85,94 Rating
At the moment, Nordhold has 159 players actively in-game. This is 95.64% lower than its all-time peak of 4 514.
Nordhold Player Count
Nordhold monthly active players. This table represents the average number of players engaging with the game each month, providing insights into its ongoing popularity and player activity trends.
| Month | Average Players | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-07 | 304 | -10.99% |
| 2025-06 | 341 | -58.08% |
| 2025-05 | 815 | -52.83% |
| 2025-04 | 1729 | -30.08% |
| 2025-03 | 2473 | 0% |
2 140 Total Reviews
1 924 Positive Reviews
216 Negative Reviews
Very Positive Score
Nordhold has garnered a total of 2 140 reviews, with 1 924 positive reviews and 216 negative reviews, resulting in a ‘Very Positive’ overall score.
Reviews Chart
Chart above illustrates the trend of feedback for Nordhold over time, showcasing the dynamic changes in player opinions as new updates and features have been introduced. This visual representation helps to understand the game's reception and how it has evolved.
Recent Steam Reviews
This section displays the 10 most recent Steam reviews for the game, showcasing a mix of player experiences and sentiments. Each review summary includes the total playtime along with the number of thumbs-up and thumbs-down reactions, clearly indicating the community's feedback
Playtime:
707 minutes
There's a lot here that could be good... but it just isnt that fun. I tried for 11h and while a good run can be fun those are infrequent. And you are FORCED to lose repeatedly to start the game and get the meta upgrades which sounds ok but those loses including redoing the same starting economy moves over and over again. And then if you want to try something different you get punished by not getting meta progress, not getting some of the starting options and rewarded with repeating the same economy moves AGAIN.
👍 : 1 |
😃 : 0
Negative
Playtime:
264 minutes
I really, really, wanted to like this game. It has some great ideas, but the execution is flawed. The game slogs on with unwinnable situations with little reward in the beginning, and even when you think you have a bit of momentum you're still left with unwinnable situations. Starting over in this game isn't fun, partly because most of the unlocks don't directly make you stronger - they just unlock additional things to buy, which you may or may not live long enough to get access to.
👍 : 1 |
😃 : 0
Negative
Playtime:
611 minutes
Good art style, good variety in towers. The meta progression is too necessary, and too slow to progress.
Early game economy sucks, and there's not much point in having cool towers if the game's design intentionally limits you from placing very many at all. Even when you max out your workers you're just not actually putting many tower out. That doesn't appeal to me personally because I like tower games where I can plop down a bunch of towers then twiddle my fingers like Mr Burns, going "Excellent" while stuff explodes.
Can't do that really here.
Tower balance is kinda meh, going along with what a bunch of other reviews say. The game has a pretty agressive scaling to it in terms of enemy hp so it kind of forces certain build styles and makes others downright impossible. (doing runs with only specific towers, etc)
It kinda forces you to do everything as far as building your town goes, every game. There's no real "I'm going to max out my quarry and go full in on stone" because you also need to max out your workers, and also really want (but not 100% need) to have gold for tower upgrades.
With some moderately agressive tweaks to the concept, this game would be absolutely stellar to play.
👍 : 2 |
😃 : 0
Negative
Playtime:
1730 minutes
Didn't expect easy game, got all achievements, all in all pretty fun and solid game.
👍 : 3 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
2965 minutes
The game starts off being fun and intuitive, allowing you to experiment with towers and combos as you get through enough runs to upgrade everything. The central issue is that once you get past level 30 you fast hit a brick wall because only lightening towers provide enough damage to deal enough damage fast enough to deal with later rounds. In addition, even with the new update trying to use different combos only results in the same problems due to bugs and imbalances. It is a fun way to kill 20 minutes, but fast becomes grindy once you actually want to experiment and make a dent in the game. If the bugs are fixed and the balance improved I would recommend.
👍 : 3 |
😃 : 0
Negative
Playtime:
753 minutes
Nordhold has been an awesome addition to my steam library. I like how much care the developers have put into the game; from the graphics, to the endless upgrade options. Additionally, they have been regulary updating and adding to the game with NO paywalls or DLCs. Lastly, the game is fully able to be played without internet which has made it my go-to game when Im on the move with just my laptop!
👍 : 1 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
5406 minutes
A quick look at the leader board will show you how unbalanced this game is. Every player in the top 100 using the same two towers. It's a great game but desperately needs a balancing patch to make the other towers usable. Some new updates are coming with new towers and the new new Meta+ system may help balance things a bit, at great expense in honour points. So may change my review in future.
👍 : 5 |
😃 : 0
Negative
Playtime:
23080 minutes
After all this time, there are way too many imbalances and only 1 path past 40. No use in all these different towers and spells when you are forced to use the same few in order to advance. This game is dumb.
👍 : 10 |
😃 : 2
Negative
Playtime:
746 minutes
This game is fun for the first few runs as you try to get all the upgrades, but falls off rather quickly. The art is great, the music fits, it feels good to play, and the UI is solid. Don't expect endless replayability here though. After your first full run, you will have pretty much seen it all. Sure, there are lots of "unique" upgrades and combos you can unlock for your towers, but none of that actually changes the way you play the game, at least not if you want to win. At most, it just forces you to pick the towers you have managed to get upgrades for, still placing them in the same spots you always would. The map progression is fun and unique at first, but you will realize the map turns out basically the same each time. Same goes for your "settlement," which is extremely basic and feels more like a chore to play than anything. There are a ton of great concepts here, they simply don't come together well. With some work, this could easily be a top tier tower defense game, but as it stands, its not quite there.
👍 : 7 |
😃 : 0
Negative
Playtime:
1996 minutes
One of the best tower defense games I have ever played.
As I have gotten older I have found myself spending more time looking at games rather than playing them. My wishlist is full of random things I think I would possibly like but rarely do I ever purchase them. Occasionally a steam sale will get me to pull the trigger and buy one and I often spend a couple hours playtesting the game only to never pursue it again. Games just don't really "capture" me like they used to. I find myself playing Slay the Spire with the occasional playthrough of Kenshi or Stellaris.
Fall of 2024 I stumbled upon the free preview version of Nordhold and it was a blast! I was cautiously optimistic when the full version launched that the full product would be as balanced and polished as the demo- and it is! I am delighted to say that I have finally found a game that "captures" me again. I think about it when I am not playing it- constantly trying out new strategies and combinations. The game has a near perfect blend of consistency, randomness, tactics, meta progression, and difficulty curve that I am having a hard time putting it down. There are a few minor balance tweaks that I think could improve the game but I find myself having so much fun from playthrough to playthrough that none of that matters. I actually enjoy the game well enough that I would recommend it even for its full price (and I am a cheapskate).
If you like tower defense games and/or the roguelite genre, I would whole heartedly recommend Nordhold.
👍 : 18 |
😃 : 0
Positive
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Nordhold Minimum PC System Requirements
Minimum:- OS *: Windows 7, 8, 10
- Processor: Intel Core i3 3.0 GHz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 / AMD Radeon R9 280X
- Storage: 300 MB available space
Nordhold has specific system requirements to ensure smooth gameplay. The minimum settings provide basic performance, while the recommended settings are designed to deliver the best gaming experience. Check the detailed requirements to ensure your system is compatible before making a purchase.
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Nordhold Latest News & Patches
This game has received a total of 2 updates to date, ensuring continuous improvements and added features to enhance player experience. These updates address a range of issues from bug fixes and gameplay enhancements to new content additions, demonstrating the developer's commitment to the game's longevity and player satisfaction.
Patch 1.0.0.1
Date: 2025-03-29 13:54:23
👍 : 99 |
👎 : 0
Patch 1.0.0.21
Date: 2025-03-29 20:20:58
👍 : 103 |
👎 : 1
