The Wall
Early access since Nov 2018
[Servers Temporarily Shut Down!] Build. Gather. Breach. The Wall is a never-before seen mix of genres, where dynamic maps, slick combat, base building, and economy management all come together.
70% positive · 383 reviews
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In early access, development status unclear
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Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
The Wall is a solo-developed multiplayer Early Access game that originally launched in 2018, went dormant in 2019, and was relaunched as a free-to-play title on October 15, 2022 after a significant overhaul. Following the relaunch, the developer shipped several feature updates through early 2023, with the last patch (Update 1.6.0) arriving on February 23, 2023.
On March 17, 2023, the developer posted a shutdown announcement titled "The Wall - Definitive Shutdown," stating that servers were being closed permanently. The developer cited personal life demands making it impossible to continue, as well as difficulty coordinating with a remote team. The post closed with "this is the end of the road."
The game's store short description has since been updated to reflect "[Servers Temporarily Shut Down!]" — though the developer's own post describes the shutdown as definitive. No further communications have been posted since March 17, 2023. The game remains listed on Steam in Early Access, still purchasable, but its online servers — essential for a multiplayer-only game — are offline. There is no indication the developer intends to resume work or reopen servers.
Evidence
Developer posted 'The Wall - Definitive Shutdown,' announcing permanent server closure due to personal life demands and inability to continue solo development. Stated 'this is the end of the road.'
Major free-to-play relaunch after years of rework, described as an almost entirely new game with overhauled graphics, netcode, maps, and systems.
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Aero Games
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Platform
Windows
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Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Multiplayer · PvP
About this game
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The Wall is a never-before seen mix of genres, where dynamic maps, slick combat, base building, and economy management all come together.
One of the main elements of this game is the enormous wall itself, in the center of each map, dividing teams until it is manually or automatically opened. The Wall, combined with the other features of the game, allow matches to progress in different ways, be it fast/aggression-based gameplay, slow/economy-based gameplay, or anything between.
With the slick combat of E-Sports FPS games, the long-term, economy-based strategy of RTS games, and the world-manipulation aspects of survival games, The Wall is a satisfying change from the mass of fast-paced, yet dull, online FPS games.
Every single battle in The Wall will be a new experience for the player. The economy of each team, the items of individual players, and other conditions dictate how matches unfold. Outside of matches is a player's persistent inventory, including skills and weapon customizations.
The Wall's economy is based on three currencies, energy, wood, and minerals. Each one allows players to build, buy, and upgrade in matches.
One of the main features of The Wall is the player's ability to manipulate the terrain and place down structures. Placing down fortifications, generators, and other structures help players gain an advantage. The unparalleled mechanic of digging introduces countless numbers of strategies that can be utilized to make each game exciting.
The Wall is a never-before seen mix of genres, where dynamic maps, slick combat, base building, and economy management all come together.
One of the main elements of this game is the enormous wall itself, in the center of each map, dividing teams until it is manually or automatically opened. The Wall, combined with the other features of the game, allow matches to progress in different ways, be it fast/aggression-based gameplay, slow/economy-based gameplay, or anything between.
With the slick combat of E-Sports FPS games, the long-term, economy-based strategy of RTS games, and the world-manipulation aspects of survival games, The Wall is a satisfying change from the mass of fast-paced, yet dull, online FPS games.
Every single battle in The Wall will be a new experience for the player. The economy of each team, the items of individual players, and other conditions dictate how matches unfold. Outside of matches is a player's persistent inventory, including skills and weapon customizations.
The Wall's economy is based on three currencies, energy, wood, and minerals. Each one allows players to build, buy, and upgrade in matches.
One of the main features of The Wall is the player's ability to manipulate the terrain and place down structures. Placing down fortifications, generators, and other structures help players gain an advantage. The unparalleled mechanic of digging introduces countless numbers of strategies that can be utilized to make each game exciting.
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Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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