HomeDefend the Rook
Defend the Rook
One Up Plus · published by Goblinz Publishing, Maple Whispering Limited · released Oct 26, 2021 · demo · data updated Oct 24, 2026
by One Up Plus, published by Goblinz Publishing, Maple Whispering Limited
A roguelike tactics board combat combined with tower defense elements. Defeat the invading hordes to stay alive and save the land! Enjoy more tactics than a normal TD game, combined with the added challenge of building
Released Oct 26, 2021 · Demo available
Steam figures
| Value | As of | |
|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | Mostly Positive · 73% positive of 189 Steam reviews | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Followers on Steam | 3,934 | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Regular US price | $17.99 | Oct 19, 2026 |
New Steam reviews per month
| Month | New positive | New negative |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| Jan 2026 | 1 | 1 |
| Mar 2026 | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 2026 | 1 | 1 |
| Jun 2026 | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 2026 | 0 | 1 |
Sales estimate
| Copies sold on Steam | 3.2k – 19k | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross revenue on Steam | $54k – $190k before refunds, tax and Steam’s cut | |
| Steam reviews by buyers | 189 | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Copies per review | 17–97 |
Estimates are based on an aggregation of industry-accepted conversion formulas. How this is estimated
Tag DNA
| Tag | Share of Steam games |
|---|---|
| Turn-Based | 1 in 65 games |
| Party-Based RPG | 1 in 54 games |
| Tactical RPG | 1 in 50 games |
| City Builder | 1 in 50 games |
| Perma Death | 1 in 44 games |
| Tabletop | 1 in 41 games |
| Tower Defense | 1 in 38 games |
| Strategy RPG | 1 in 38 games |
Games like Defend the Rook
| Game | Developer | Match | Steam reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Last Spell | Ishtar Games | 91% | Very Positive · 13,333 |
| Guild of Ascension | WhileOne Productions | 96% | Mostly Positive · 48 |
| The Monster Breeder | Fantasy Creations | 86% | Very Positive · 277 |
| Heroes of Steel RPG | Trese Brothers | 93% | Mostly Positive · 223 |
| Crown Trick | NEXT Studios | 81% | Very Positive · 4,508 |
| Darkest Dungeon® II | Red Hook Studios | 77% | Mostly Positive · 24,502 |
| WARSAW RISING: City of Heroes | Pixelated Milk, Retrovibe Games | 82% | Mixed · 1,398 |
| Templar Battleforce | Trese Brothers | 88% | Very Positive · 932 |