Vedelem: The Golden Horde
Released Jun 2021
Védelem: The Golden Horde is a medieval Real Time Strategy and Survival game set in the 13th century. Build, expand and defend your lands against the deadliest Mongolian invasion ever witnessed. They will seek to destroy your walls and salt your earth. Will you survive the Golden Horde?
89% positive · 794 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Védelem: The Golden Horde is a student project from Castle Roaches, developed as part of Breda University of Applied Sciences. The game entered Early Access on May 17, 2021 and reached its full 1.0 release on June 22, 2021. Following launch, the developers shipped one additional update on June 28, 2021 (Patch 1.1.5), which added the Challenge Maps game mode and new achievements. That post is the last developer communication on record. There are no unreleased DLC listings, no roadmap for future content, and no developer statements indicating plans for additional updates. The store description explicitly identifies the game as a student project, which is consistent with a fixed, finite development timeline. The development team's communications throughout 2021 celebrated milestones enthusiastically but did not signal any ongoing content plans beyond what was shipped. With no updates of any kind since June 28, 2021, and no announced future content, the game is considered complete as of its final patch.
Evidence
Patch 1.1.5 shipped the Challenge Maps game mode (13 new maps) and 6 new achievements. This is the last developer communication on record.
Full 1.0 release shipped, described as a huge milestone for the student team, featuring the new Endless mode, achievements, and extensive visual and balance improvements.
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Developer
Publisher
Breda University of Applied Sciences
Achievements
31
Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
Védelem: The Golden Horde is a Real Time Strategy game set in 13th century eastern Europe. The Golden Horde is the biggest and deadliest Mongolian invasion that the world has ever seen. As the last line of defense, you are called to save your lands against the Mongol empire. They will ruthlessly attempt to pillage your economy and bring your Keep to ruin.
Manage the economy of your Castle, build new structures, find and exploit resources and expand your borders while mustering an army capable of repelling the Mongolian Invasion.
Will you be able to upgrade your Keep into an unconquerable Castle before it's too late?
Endless Mode will provide you with a more hardcore experience. With no time limits, a never-ending stream of enemies will put your defenses, economy and ability on the battlefield to a test.
In these ages of despair, how long will you be able to survive against the Mongol Empire?
Védelem: The Golden Horde is a student project created by Castle Roaches which is part of Breda University of Applied Sciences
Manage the economy of your Castle, build new structures, find and exploit resources and expand your borders while mustering an army capable of repelling the Mongolian Invasion.
Thousands of Units on Screen
In this age of fire and steel, Mongol forces are counted in the tens of thousands. Train your army to match their numbers. Upgrade your units to match their strength. Lead your troops in large scale engagements and intense combat against the invaders.Build & Expand
Find your own progression path as you expand your territory, find and collect new resources and build economic and defensive structures to re-establish your presence in these forsaken lands.Will you be able to upgrade your Keep into an unconquerable Castle before it's too late?
Two Game Modes
In Skirmish Mode you will have to survive for a specific amount of time against hordes of Mongols. Resource locations and composition will change every single game. Scouting, adapting and planning are key to your survival.Endless Mode will provide you with a more hardcore experience. With no time limits, a never-ending stream of enemies will put your defenses, economy and ability on the battlefield to a test.
In these ages of despair, how long will you be able to survive against the Mongol Empire?
Védelem: The Golden Horde is a student project created by Castle Roaches which is part of Breda University of Applied Sciences
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