Indie · October 17, 2018
Kingdom Rush Origins – Tower Defense (2018)
The most addicting tower defense game returns in an all-new prequel adventure - welcome to Kingdom Rush Origins! Kingdom Rush Origins is the third installment of the award-winning Kingdom Rush saga, loved by millions and earning accolades from gamers and critics around the globe. Take a trip back to the beginning, before Vez’nan ever thought to threaten the kingdom with the gem of power, and experience even more of the lightning-fast, exceptionally captivating gameplay that made the franchise a cornerstone of essential tower defense games. In this exciting prequel, command your elven army and defend mystical lands from sea serpents, evil sorcerers, and wave after wave of gnoll tribesmen, all with the help of brand-spankin’ new towers, heroes, and spells to fend off every last baddie. Kingdom Rush Origins packs in a treasure trove of new content and features while keeping the signature look that millions have come to love. Key Features Re-enter the world of Kingdom Rush: visit mysterious elven forests, magical faery realms and even floating ruins of an ancient metropolis! Unleash the power of the elves with brand new towers and troops! Elf Archers, Mystic Mages, Stone Druids and the Elven Infantry make up the backbone of your army. Discover new specialized tower upgrades with over 18 abilities! Vanquish your enemies with elven marksmen, runed bears, magic-wielding wizards, and even giant animated trees. Take up arms against new enemies and engage in epic boss battles! Face hordes of Gnolls, giant spiders, and the terrible Twilight army. Master and upgrade legendary heroes and their awesome powers and spells! Rain lightning, summon reinforcements, and use each hero’s unique power to obliterate scores of enemies! Immerse yourself in hours of gameplay with over 70 achievements, with three difficulty modes for the newbs and veterans alike. Play different game modes - Classic, Iron, and Heroic - and prove your mettle as a master tactician. Study your enemies and your towers with an in-game encyclopedia.
Indie releases from 2018
40 Indie titles launched in 2018 — top 6 by review volume.
Peer Indie titles
Comparable titles in the same genre and review-volume band — ranked by Steam positive percentage.
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Tower Defense · 274
- Strategy · 216
- 2D · 202
- Singleplayer · 199
- Difficult · 190
- Casual · 182
- Building · 177
- Tactical · 175
- Medieval · 167
- Cartoony · 164
- Action-Adventure · 164
- Fantasy · 159
- Choices Matter · 157
- Action · 156
- Adventure · 153
Position in Indie
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 7.1k Steam reviews | Top 36% in Indie |
| Positive rating | 96% positive | Genre average: 87% — this title sits in top 16% |
| Concurrent peak | 136 players | Top 29% in Indie by live player count |
| Engagement hours | 15 h average | Top 44% for session depth among Indie |
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (11)
- English volume_up
- French
- German
- Japanese
- Korean
- Portuguese - Brazil
- Russian
- Simplified Chinese
- Spanish - Latin America
- Traditional Chinese
- Spanish - Spain volume_up
Full audio (2)
- English
- Spanish - Spain
Reception Metrics
Steam community
96%Overwhelmingly Positive · 7.1k reviews
6.8k positive · 283 negative
Curator recommendations
6.9k
Peak concurrent players
136
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
15h
moderate (15–40 hours)
Median
11h
Typical completion time
2-week avg
2h
Current engagement
Achievements
83
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Oct 17, 2018 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Ironhide Game Studio |
| Base price | $8.24 |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Official site · Support · [email protected] |
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Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Editions & Packages
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