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Steam app 3028310 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 18:55 UTC

Nordhold

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 Steam header artwork
StunForgeHypeTrain Digital, StunForge
180playing now
18024-hour peak
5,383all-time peak
116average, last 30 days

The last 30 days

+4.3Gain+3.86%% gain247Peak

719 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.

06713320026713 Aug18 Aug23 Aug28 Aug02 Sep07 Sep12 SepThursday 13 August 2026153 peakFriday 14 August 2026156 peakSaturday 15 August 2026174 peakSunday 16 August 2026179 peakMonday 17 August 2026178 peakTuesday 18 August 2026150 peakWednesday 19 August 2026152 peakThursday 20 August 2026131 peakFriday 21 August 2026136 peakSaturday 22 August 2026166 peakSunday 23 August 2026179 peakMonday 24 August 2026141 peakTuesday 25 August 2026148 peakWednesday 26 August 2026155 peakThursday 27 August 2026133 peakFriday 28 August 2026146 peakSaturday 29 August 2026191 peakSunday 30 August 2026247 peakMonday 31 August 2026198 peakTuesday 01 September 2026195 peakWednesday 02 September 2026180 peakThursday 03 September 2026175 peakFriday 04 September 2026180 peakSaturday 05 September 2026190 peakSunday 06 September 2026213 peakMonday 07 September 2026202 peakTuesday 08 September 2026166 peakWednesday 09 September 2026179 peakThursday 10 September 2026192 peakFriday 11 September 2026159 peakSaturday 12 September 2026180 peak
Daily peakEvery hourly sample

All time

19 months, March 2025 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.

01k3k4k6kMar 2025Jun 2025Sep 2025Dec 2025Mar 2026Jun 2026Sep 2026March 20255,383 monthly peakApril 20254,548 monthly peakMay 20251,920 monthly peakJune 2025817 monthly peakJuly 2025697 monthly peakAugust 20251,215 monthly peakSeptember 2025805 monthly peakOctober 2025382 monthly peakNovember 2025320 monthly peakDecember 2025277 monthly peakJanuary 2026340 monthly peakFebruary 2026225 monthly peakMarch 2026523 monthly peakApril 2026234 monthly peakMay 2026422 monthly peakJune 2026299 monthly peakJuly 2026259 monthly peakAugust 2026247 monthly peakSeptember 2026213 monthly peak
Monthly peak

The last four months

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The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.

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July 2026

31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.

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August 2026

31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 437 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.

06713320026701 Aug06 Aug11 Aug16 Aug21 Aug26 Aug31 AugSaturday 01 August 2026174 peakSunday 02 August 2026202 peakMonday 03 August 2026172 peakTuesday 04 August 2026152 peakWednesday 05 August 2026160 peakThursday 06 August 2026126 peakFriday 07 August 2026152 peakSaturday 08 August 2026166 peakSunday 09 August 2026172 peakMonday 10 August 2026154 peakTuesday 11 August 2026158 peakWednesday 12 August 2026145 peakThursday 13 August 2026153 peakFriday 14 August 2026156 peakSaturday 15 August 2026174 peakSunday 16 August 2026179 peakMonday 17 August 2026178 peakTuesday 18 August 2026150 peakWednesday 19 August 2026152 peakThursday 20 August 2026131 peakFriday 21 August 2026136 peakSaturday 22 August 2026166 peakSunday 23 August 2026179 peakMonday 24 August 2026141 peakTuesday 25 August 2026148 peakWednesday 26 August 2026155 peakThursday 27 August 2026133 peakFriday 28 August 2026146 peakSaturday 29 August 2026191 peakSunday 30 August 2026247 peakMonday 31 August 2026198 peak

September 2026

12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 282 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.

05811517323001 Sep03 Sep05 Sep07 Sep09 Sep11 SepTuesday 01 September 2026195 peakWednesday 02 September 2026180 peakThursday 03 September 2026175 peakFriday 04 September 2026180 peakSaturday 05 September 2026190 peakSunday 06 September 2026213 peakMonday 07 September 2026202 peakTuesday 08 September 2026166 peakWednesday 09 September 2026179 peakThursday 10 September 2026192 peakFriday 11 September 2026159 peakSaturday 12 September 2026180 peak

October 2026

Nordhold was released on 25 Mar, 2025.

Not out yet.There is nothing to draw for this month.
Nothing here is interpolated or estimated; where a sample is missing the line is broken.

Game information

Updated 12 Sep 2026, 18:55 UTC
App ID
3028310
Last updated
17 May 2026 build 23261523
Developer
StunForge
Publisher
HypeTrain Digital, StunForge
Release date
25 Mar, 2025
Platforms
WindowsmacOSLinux
Download size
616 MB634 MB637 MB
Install size
2.87 GB3.00 GB2.90 GB
Genres
Indie, Strategy
Game modes
Single-player
Controller support
Unknown
Achievements
32
Metacritic
80

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsSteam Trading CardsSteam CloudSteam LeaderboardsFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Accessibility

Popular tags

Tower DefenseStrategyRogueliteDark FantasyTurn-Based StrategyRoguelikeIndieBase BuildingCity BuilderManagementTop-DownRTSProcedural GenerationWarSingleplayerMedievalRPGChoices MatterResource ManagementTactical
About this gameFull description from Steam
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. With over 20 buildings offering diverse strategic development options through unique upgrades and meta-progression, find the balance between economic growth and defending Nordhold. 9 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. 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? 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. Compete globally or with friends in our ranking system. Can you reach the Valhalla rank?
Content & age ratings2 regional ratings

Regional ratings

DEJUS10Violência
IGRS13Kekerasan
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10, 11 (64 bit) Processor: 3.5 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 2 GB DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 4 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10, 11 (64 bit) Processor: 4 GHz Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: 4 GB DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 4 GB available space

macOS

Minimum: OS: 10.7.0 or later Processor: Apple M1/Intel Memory: 4 GB RAM Storage: 4 GB available space Recommended:

Linux

Minimum: Processor: 3.5 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 2 GB Storage: 4 GB available space Recommended:
Supported languages12 languages
LanguageFull audio
English
German
French
Spanish - Spain
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Portuguese - Brazil
Russian
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Turkish

A blank audio cell means full audio was not marked in the returned language list.

Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers

Trailers

AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

32 achievements in total.

Show selected achievements (may contain spoilers)
PathfinderAchievement
BerserkerAchievement
ArchitectAchievement
Valhalla VanguardAchievement
Obsidian GuardianAchievement
Loyal WorkforceAchievement
Single-Minded SentinelAchievement
Relic HunterAchievement
GuildmasterAchievement
Mystic FuryAchievement

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40 developer announcements, Aug 2024 to May 2026 · times in UTC

May

  1. Patch 1.1.21 - Season 5 is Live!

    Patch 1.1.21 Thanks to everyone who has been sharing feedback, it has been incredible to read! For this patch we are keeping things focused: less about big sweeping changes, more about polish and tweaks so the experience feels consistently…

    Nando | Stunforge
  2. Season 4 ends soon - Beta Patch live

    Beta Patch 1.1.2 Season 4 wraps up in the next few days. The patch for Season 5 is already live on the Beta Branch for anyone who wants an early look at the new content and balance changes.How to join the Beta? Check here!See you on the…

    Nando | Stunforge

November

  1. Hotfix for 1.1.1

    Fixxed Issue with Hydra Fusion Banner (Mortar x Runestone) where the Mortar Tower stopped shooting.Fixxed Issue with Elite Enemy Health in later WavesFixxed Issue where sometimes Enemies storming your Gate couldnt defeat you and you were…

    Patch notes
  2. Version 1.1.1 is Live: Balancing Patch & QOL Update. Season 4 Start!

    Major 1.1.1 PatchBalancing / New Relics & Specialisation / QOL & more New Season: Season 4 starts with todays Patch! Good luck on the leaderboards!New Meta Perk: Unlocked in the Lighthouse – now lets you see upcoming enemy types for the…

    Stunforge | Basti
  3. Last Chance: Double Honor! + Patch 1.1.1 & Steam Awards

    Dear Players, We have a packed update for you today regarding the current event, the upcoming patch, and the Steam Awards. Double Honor Event Ending & Permanent Buff! First up, this is your last call for the current event! The Double Honor…

    Nando | Stunforge

August

  1. Hotfix 1.1.05

    Fixes Fixed Meta+ exploit Fixed an issue where Tornadoes could incorrectly trigger Wrath Scattering Meta+ bonus “Free Raven Banner” now works with the starter bonus “Free banner for the tower type of the first built tower”

    Patch notes
  2. Patch 1.1.04: Double Honor Event, QoL & Fixes

    Patch 1.1.04 New / Changes Honor gain per wave slightly increased Temporary Extra Honor Event: earn double Honor for now — enjoy! Minor color tweaks added to fusion animations Fixes Fixed bug where the Lighthouse persisted after a Meta…

    Nando | Stunforge
  3. Version 1.1 is Live: New Tower, Skin Shop (Honor), New Season, New Fusions

    Version 1.1Wings of ChaosThe 9th tower has arrived: Chaos Reaper A ferocious close-range powerhouse that shreds clustered enemies and breaks barriers. Comes with fresh Fusions and new synergies to explore: New / Changes NEW Tower (+4…

    Nando | Stunforge
  4. Version 1.0.73

    New / Changes Added a "Next Wave" button (bottom right) when only one path is selectable Fixes Fixed glitch in lighthouse missions related to worker count and banners Fixed issue where exploring could result in an empty tile Fixed Arc SFX…

    Patch notes

July

  1. NEW Game Mode: Meta+ / Pathing Choices / Patch 1.0.692

    Version 1.0.692New / ChangesNEW Gamemode: Meta+ ModeNEW Lighthouse Meta Upgrade: A new Pathing Choice System has been added NEW Mortar Banner: Crescendo has been replaced 7 NEW Relics Arcane Rift (University, War Tree, Spell Damage+) now…

    Nando | Stunforge

May

  1. Nordhold BETA 1.0.6 is Live – New Banner, Relics & Fixes!

    🛠️ Nordhold 1.0.6 is live on the BETA – Come test the latest update! A Big Beta Update is Here – New Banner, Relics, and More! The Nordhold Beta just got a major update: Version 1.0.6 is now live and ready for testing! This is a big step…

    Nando | Stunforge
  2. Hotfix 1.0.5.02

    Version 1.0.5.02 Hotfixes Fixed an issue where the “Power Rise” (Generalist Banner) could reappear as a selection Fixed a bug in the calculation of Endless Spell Scaling

    Patch notes
  3. NEW Season / NEW Banner System / Patch 1.0.5

    Version 1.0.5 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45063720/ffc8a52ee93807843f8d54695c0dadc420a126a8.png With this patch, we're delivering several milestone elements from our planned roadmap (see below), including: launch a new season! add a new banner…

    Nando | Stunforge
  4. New Bundle: Tower Defense: Defend & Drill

    Hey Vikings, We’ve teamed up with one of our favorite games in the genre and are offering a special bundle with additional discounts for you! Tower Defense: Defend & Drill…

    Nando | Stunforge

April

  1. Patch 1.0.0.46

    Patch 1.0.0.46 New / Changes Adjusted the behavior of Charged Arrows (Arrow x Arc Fusion) Hotfixes Fixed a bug where some Mortar explosions did not deal damage Fixed upgrade issues related to certain Tower Level-Up Group constellations…

    Nando | Stunforge
  2. Patch 1.0.0.453

    Hotfix: Problem with uploading some leaderboard scores with internet connection problems fixed.

    Patch notes
  3. Hotfix 1.0.0.452

    Fixed problems with old savegames regarding wave counters (especially relevant for Enemy Formation per Wave / University / Relics etc.)

    Patch notes
  4. Patch 1.0.0.45

    Patch 1.0.0.45 Bug Fixes Fixed healing calculation issues in Ascension-Endless mode (related to Vitalpierce Relic for Bleed) Further crash optimizations and prevention related to Unity Error 0xc0000005 Fixed issues with uploading certain…

    Nando | Stunforge
  5. Patch 1.0.0.4

    Hotfixes Fixed crashes related to Unity Error 0xc0000005 Resolved an issue where too many Victim Traits (from Darkness, Shadow Tower Banner) on a single target caused it to become immortal under the village shield Fixed issues with…

    Patch notes
  6. 📍 NORDHOLD Roadmap Update

    Today, we're excited to reveal the Nordhold Roadmap – built together with you, and packed with your most-wanted features and improvements. Thank you for all your votes, ideas, and feedback – it shaped every single step.…

    Nando | Stunforge
  7. 3500 Votes – Your Voice Matters!

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45063720/f76923ad7ece4fc6788276d92744509cdcd8ac0b.png A big thank you to everyone who took part in the latest community poll – we received about 3500 votes and a total of 95,804 words of feedback, suggestions, and ideas.…

    Nando | Stunforge
  8. Patch 1.0.0.3

    Hotfixes Fixed an issue that could cause crashes on Wave 50 starting from Ascension 12 Fixed crashes related to specific device settings when placing towers Resolved connectivity issues with Steam in certain network configurations that…

    Patch notes

March

  1. Nordhold Roadmap Poll 🗺️

    🛠️ Nordhold Feedback Form is LIVE – Help Shape the Future! ⚔️ Tell us what you enjoy most, what you want to see more of, and help us decide what's next in Nordhold's journey. It'll only take a minute, but your input shapes everything we do!…

    Nando | Stunforge
  2. Patch 1.0.0.21

    Hotfixes: Default settings optimized (Vsync, frame rate) Fixed a bug where the hover tooltip of the Althing Feast was incorrect after loading the game Doomblast (Raven Banner) VFX optimized to be more performant Fixed a bug that could cause…

    Patch notes
  3. Patch 1.0.0.1

    Hotfixes: Adjustment of the decline button for unwanted relics (added a warning) Tutorial performance improvements on higher resolutions Descriptions/Translations improved Improved behavior of the settings menu

    Patch notes
  4. Get early access to new Nordhold content 🔓

    🛠️ Nordhold BETA is LIVE – Help Shape What’s Next! ⚔️ Early Access to New Content – But Enter at Your Own Risk! The Nordhold Beta is now live – giving you early access to brand-new features, systems, and content that aren’t in the main game…

    Nando | Stunforge
  5. 17,637,000 Orcs & Bandits sent to Valhalla! 🪓

    🎉 17,637,000 Enemies SMASHED in 24 hours! 🪓 Fun Fact: You've collectively defeated a mind-blowing 17,637,000 enemies - and that’s just in the first 24 hours! How epic is that?! Exciting Things to Come: 📜 Roadmap for the Year We’re currently…

    Nando | Stunforge
  6. ♜ Nordhold is OUT NOW! ♜

    The full version of Nordhold is now available! Hey Viking! The time has finally come - Nordhold is now available! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3028310/Nordhold/ Supporter Pack We have a Supporter Pack featuring: Golden Tower-Skins, a…

    Nando | Stunforge
  7. NORDHOLD #8 Spotlight Series (LAST SPOTLIGHT)

    NORDHOLD Spotlight Series: Day 8 - Our Core: The Towers 🐦‍⬛ Get ready for the release of Nordhold! In this final spotlight, we dive into two powerful towers: the Raven Tower and Runestone Tower. Learn about their unique abilities and…

    Nando | Stunforge
  8. NORDHOLD #7 Spotlight Series

    NORDHOLD Spotlight Series: Day 7 - New Buildings 🏰 Today, we’re taking a closer look at some of our new Buildings in Nordhold! The Guildhall allows you to strategically manage gold, growing your wealth over time or cashing out when it’s…

    Nando | Stunforge
  9. NORDHOLD #6 Spotlight Series

    NORDHOLD Spotlight Series: Day 6 - Biomes 🌳⛰🏔 Today, we’re taking a closer look at the new biomes coming to Nordhold! We’ve got the Mountain and Tundra biomes, each bringing unique resources and Runic Ground effects that will change how you…

    Nando | Stunforge
  10. NORDHOLD #5 Spotlight Series

    NORDHOLD Spotlight Series: Day 5 - Ascension Mode 🚀 In this Mode Bosses gain special abilities that can change the flow of battle, and each new level of Ascension brings tougher negative effects to overcome. With each stage, the difficulty…

    Nando | Stunforge
  11. NORDHOLD #4 Spotlight Series

    NORDHOLD Spotlight Series: Day 4 - Hero Level Ups! ✨🧊 In the full game, your heroes level up as you progress, unlocking new development paths. Each level-up lets you enhance active spells and choose upgrades from two passive categories…

    Nando | Stunforge
  12. NORDHOLD #3 Spotlight Series

    NORDHOLD Spotlight Series: Day 3 - Outposts! 🏰🛖 As we countdown to the release of NORDHOLD, we’re sharing a brand new video every day for the next 5 days, showcasing upcoming game mechanics! These special economy-focused buildings aren’t…

    Nando | Stunforge
  13. NORDHOLD #2 Spotlight Series

    NORDHOLD Spotlight Series: Day 2 - Building Specializations! 🍺 🪓 As we countdown to the release of NORDHOLD, we’re sharing a brand new video every day for the next 6 days, showcasing upcoming game mechanics! Today we're exploring the…

    Nando | Stunforge
  14. NORDHOLD Spotlight Series

    🎮 NORDHOLD Spotlight Series: Day 1 - The Fusion System! 🔥 As we countdown to the release of NORDHOLD, we’re sharing a brand new video every day for the next 7 days, showcasing upcoming game mechanics! Today, we’re diving into the Fusion…

    Nando | Stunforge

February

  1. RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCEMENT

    Dear Community, we are making it official today: We are releasing Nordhold on March 25, 2025 ! One more month and then it's time! 🔥🔥🔥 What’s New in the Full Release 🛡️ 8 Unique Towers overall ⚡ Fusion Banners, new Unique Banner system and…

    Nando | Stunforge
  2. Nordhold DEMO is live!

    Nordhold: The free DEMO is live! The demo gives an insight into the mechanics expected in the main game. Many things are changing, like different wave compositions, new enemy types, more waves (+ Ascensions & Endless Mode), 3 additional…

    Nando | Stunforge

December

  1. Announcement: Release Month and New Trailer!

    Nordhold Full Release: March 2025 Your journey to Valhalla rank begins! The wait is over: Nordhold officially launches in March 2025! Check out the new trailer for a glimpse of what’s coming: What’s New in the Full Release 🛡️ 8 Unique…

    Lomaster

August

  1. Nordhold: Origins - Prologue Now Available!

    Greetings, Brave Defenders of the North! The free prologue Nordhold: Origins is here, challenging you to defend your Castle against 20 intense waves of enemies! Master the art of strategy Face 20 relentless waves of enemies in a…

    Lomaster

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