Rise of the Ancients

Released May 2016

They appeared seemingly from nowhere and are ready for battle... You have to take up the defense of the land and prevent the Ancients from seizing the kingdom!

43% positive · 352 reviews

Done

All announced content has been released

High confidence

Done

All announced content has been released

High confidence

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Evaluation

Rise of the Ancients launched on May 31, 2016 as a complete tower defense game. The developer posted three feature patches shortly after launch — on June 7, 2016 and August 16, 2016 — all focused on adjustments to the final levels of the existing game. There have been no developer communications of any kind since August 16, 2016. No DLC has been released or announced, no roadmap exists, and the store description contains no mention of planned additions. The game was shipped as a finished product, received a small round of post-launch polish, and has been content-complete since August 2016.

Evidence

Store description describes the game as a complete hardcore tower defense experience with many levels and enemy types — no mention of planned updates, DLC, or future content

description source development ending

medium

Further changes to the last three 'in the air' levels — the most recent and final developer communication on record

news post · Aug 16, 2016 source content shipped

low

Media

Details

Developer

Talentplace

Publisher

KishMish Games

Achievements

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Platform

Windows

Controller

—

Steam Deck

Not rated

Players

Single-player

Indie Strategy Tower Defense

About this game

They appeared seemingly from nowhere and are ready for battle... You have to take up the defense of the land and prevent the Ancients from seizing the kingdom! Devise defensive strategies to ward off the attacking enemies!

It's a hardcore classic Tower Defence. Even tutorial in this game is hard to beat. A lot of different levels and special effects are waiting for you. There are many types of enemies who require unique tactics.

Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026