Nordhold: Origins

Strategy· Casual· Roguelite· Tower Defense

Released Aug 2024 · delisted

Immerse yourself in Nordhold: Origins, a tower defense game with high replayability. Build a medieval Nordic village, develop its economy, and defend it with unique towers and upgrades. Choose heroes and relics, compete on leaderboards, and aim for the Valhalla rank!

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Evaluation

Nordhold: Origins was a free-to-play prologue/demo version of the full game Nordhold, released on August 30, 2024. It was never a standalone product in the traditional sense — it functioned as an early playable preview to build community and gather feedback ahead of the full game's launch. On January 31, 2025, the developer announced that Origins would be removed from the store on February 4, 2025, to be replaced by a new demo. The full version of Nordhold then launched on March 26, 2025 as a separate product (Steam App ID 3028310). Players who already had Origins in their libraries retained access, but the page was closed to new additions. The store data confirms this: there are no purchase options currently available, meaning the game has been removed from sale. This is consistent with what the developer communicated — Origins served its purpose as a prologue and has been superseded by both a new demo and the full game release.

Evidence

The full version of Nordhold launched on Steam (App ID 3028310), marking the completion of the journey from Origins prologue to full release.

news post · Mar 26, 2025 source development ending

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A new Nordhold Demo was released as a replacement for Origins, confirming the transition away from this prologue version.

news post · Feb 20, 2025 source development ending

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Details

Developer

StunForge

Publisher

HypeTrain Digital

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Platform

Windows, macOS, Linux

Controller

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Steam Deck

Playable

Players

Single-player

About this game

Nordhold: Origins is a tower defense game designed for strategy enthusiasts seeking high replayability with endless combinations. Immerse yourself in managing a medieval Nordic village while enjoying deep tactical gameplay that's accessible yet challenging.

20 Waves of Challenges

Experience a unique version of Nordhold with 20 waves of relentless enemies. Build, strategize, and defend Nordhold through escalating challenges that test your tactical prowess.

Grow Your Economy

With 14 buildings offering diverse strategic development options through unique upgrades and meta-progression, strike the perfect balance between economic growth and defending Nordhold.

Build Towers

Choose from 5 towers with unique abilities and numerous customization options. Fine-tune your defensive tactics to effectively safeguard Nordhold.

Tailored Upgrades

Explore over 80 custom upgrades that provide versatile customization options, enhancing strategic depth and offering countless combinations.

Heroes, Relics, Spells & More

Select from a multitude of hero combinations to defend Nordhold. Relics grant strategic bonuses across your economy and defenses, while spells unleash powerful effects to turn the tide of battle.