North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany – May 12th, 2025 — HypeTrain Digital and StunForge are proud to reveal that their “Very Positive” rated tower defense & city builder Nordhold has received its first major content update since it launched in late March. In that time it’s sold over 130,000 copies and currently holds a “very positive” average user ranking across over 1,700 reviews!
This update adds a new Banner System that rewards versatility, a fresh Season with a leaderboard reset, major game-wide rebalancing, tweaks to Endless mode – especially for the spells, as well as performance improvements and quality of life enhancements.
This update adds a new Banner System that rewards versatility, a fresh Season with a leaderboard reset, major game-wide rebalancing, tweaks to Endless mode – especially for the spells, as well as performance improvements and quality of life enhancements.
More about Nordhold:
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.
Enemies are coming! Every decision matters: build your city, grow the economy, and prepare for enemy waves. Strengthen your defenses, adapt your strategy, and unleash your hero’s full potential. This unique Tower Defense will test your skills – are you worthy to claim a place at Valhalla?
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.
Enemies are coming! Every decision matters: build your city, grow the economy, and prepare for enemy waves. Strengthen your defenses, adapt your strategy, and unleash your hero’s full potential. This unique Tower Defense will test your skills – are you worthy to claim a place at Valhalla?
What critics are saying about Nordhold:
- “I think it's a Standout in the world of Tower Defense Games for right now.”
- Splattercatgaming - “One of the year's most interesting tower defense games” - PС gamer
- “Just again one more shout-out to the dev for, like, really big brain QoL mechanics across the board - that's my last super positive thing to say.” -Retromation
Key Features:
- Over 20 buildings, offering diverse strategic development options through unique upgrades and meta-progression.
- 8 towers with unique abilities offer numerous customization options. Fine-tune your tactics to protect Nordhold effectively!
- 100+ custom upgrades offer versatile customization options, providing strategic depth and countless combinations.
- Choose from hundreds of hero combinations! Which general should defend Nordhold?
- Combine Relics to create your unique combination of bonuses. Do you want 5 waves of stronger enemies, which also offer higher rewards? Or 5 waves of cheaper tower construction?
- Compete globally or with friends in our ranking system. Can you reach the Valhalla rank?
Buy now on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3028310/Nordhold/
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About Hypetrain Digital
A global publisher based in Cyprus, EU, HypeTrain Digital works side by side with independent teams to successfully ship their masterpieces to a worldwide audience. Their titles include: Breathedge, Quasimorph, Black Book, The Wild Eight, Stoneshard, Intravenous 2, There is No Light, DESOLATE, Police Stories, 12 is Better Than 6.
A global publisher based in Cyprus, EU, HypeTrain Digital works side by side with independent teams to successfully ship their masterpieces to a worldwide audience. Their titles include: Breathedge, Quasimorph, Black Book, The Wild Eight, Stoneshard, Intravenous 2, There is No Light, DESOLATE, Police Stories, 12 is Better Than 6.
About Stunforge
Stunforge is a young German indie game company from North Rhine-Westphalia, founded by two passionate strategy enthusiasts. More than two years ago, they set out to combine their love for deep strategy games with the thrill of tower defense – all wrapped in a rich, Nordic-inspired world. Their first title, Nordhold, is a true passion project that brings fresh tactical depth and high replayability to the genre. Nordhold is currently available on Steam.
Stunforge is a young German indie game company from North Rhine-Westphalia, founded by two passionate strategy enthusiasts. More than two years ago, they set out to combine their love for deep strategy games with the thrill of tower defense – all wrapped in a rich, Nordic-inspired world. Their first title, Nordhold, is a true passion project that brings fresh tactical depth and high replayability to the genre. Nordhold is currently available on Steam.