FrostBound

FrostBound

Released Nov 2025

FrostBound is a roguelike deck-building tower defense set in an endless winter. Build your base, master 500+ cards, and withstand relentless waves to end the eternal frost.

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Evaluation

FrostBound launched on November 27, 2025 as a fully featured roguelike deck-building tower defense game developed by a small team at Lyra Studio. Since launch, the developer has maintained a consistent and active update cadence. Three major content milestones have shipped post-launch: v1.0.5 on December 5, 2025 (new hero Jingwei plus 9 new cards and new events), v1.0.10 on February 5, 2026 (new hero Star Dream), and the v1.1 update on May 28, 2026 (new Hero Events system, new merchant mechanics, a new difficulty level, and the introduction of Steam Workshop support). This was followed by v1.1.1 on June 5, 2026 (balance and system updates plus ongoing mod editor development) and the full Workshop launch on July 3, 2026 (v1.1.2), which added 12 more Hero Events and officially opened the mod editor to all players. The July 3, 2026 Workshop launch post explicitly lists features still under active development within the editor itself — Event Editing, a Building Editor, and an Enemy Editor — signaling that the developer has more planned for the Workshop toolset. Alongside the Workshop launch, the developer announced a mod creator contest running from July 3 to August 10, 2026, further demonstrating active community engagement. The major updates have arrived roughly every 2–4 months since launch, with the most recent shipping on July 3, 2026 — approximately 7 weeks before today's date of August 19, 2026. This places the game well within the established update window. The developer has made no announcement of concluding content development.
Evidence
Workshop officially launched with v1.1.2, including 12 new Hero Events. The post also explicitly lists three Workshop editor features still under development: Event Editing, Building Editor, and Enemy Editor.
news post · Jul 3, 2026 source development ongoing
high
v1.1 major update shipped with new Hero Events, a new merchant system, a new difficulty level, new card mechanics, and initial Steam Workshop support.
news post · May 28, 2026 source content shipped
high

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Details

Developer
Publisher
Samar Studio
Achievements
50
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

FrostBound is a roguelike deck-building game set in an endless winter. Lead the construction of your base, plan resources, and fend off relentless enemy waves. With a massive pool of 500+ cards, build an imaginative defense system and forge unprecedented battlefield synergies. Turn the tide, protect the last spark of human civilization, and bring an end to this never-ending winter.

BRAND NEW TURN-BASED CARD TOWER DEFENSE

Enemies are advancing and you must hold the fortress at all costs—don’t let them break through the leftmost defense line!

Each turn, choose whether to attack or position your troops. Beware—the harsh cold forces your units to retreat after a single turn, leaving only your sturdiest structures and strongest warriors to stand the test of time.

  • A massive pool of over 500 cards to mix and match.

  • Four unique factions, each with distinct playstyles and surprising synergy when combined.

  • A unique elite card system, letting you experience growth within each battle.

  • 10 powerful starting heroes, each with a signature skill to lead you to victory.

  • Over 100 upgradable buildings to reshape the entire battlefield.

  • More than 70 enemies—can you withstand their overwhelming assault?

Civilization has been frozen in time. A mysterious old man, clashing factions, and twisted foes… the secrets of this world await your discovery.

Last evaluated Aug 19, 2026
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