Warlords Under Siege

Warlords Under Siege

Released Jan 2025

Warlords Under Siege is a mix of RTS and Roguelike genre, where you build a small city and defend it against continuous waves of enemies. Improve your assortment of weapons with each playthrough, unlocking new possibilities to beat the ever-increasing threat.

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Evaluation

Warlords Under Siege launched its 1.0 release on January 20, 2025. At that time, the developers — a small hobbyist team working part-time — described themselves as "satisfied enough with the game to call it 'done,'" framing the 1.0 release as the end of their core development cycle. However, the situation has changed since that earlier assessment. On August 24, 2026, the developers posted a substantial update (version 1.2 — "Fate Predetermined"), which constitutes the most recent developer communication and overrides the earlier "done" framing. This update delivered a complete overhaul of the combat system (units now act independently with individual pathfinding and damage), introduced a new "Global Powers" card category with new card types, reworked the fire system, and added a new card called "Fate Predetermined." The developers also noted hundreds of performance improvements and crash fixes. Importantly, the August 24, 2026 post signals continued interest in the game's future. The developers wrote that they "hope to do more with Warlords" depending on community feedback, and raised the possibility of a sequel ("maybe it's time for WuS2?"). This is not a definitive commitment to specific future content, but it demonstrates the team remains engaged and has not closed the door on further development. The game has now received substantive post-1.0 updates, and the developers have explicitly expressed interest in continued work. The only DLC listed remains the already-released soundtrack. No specific unannounced content has been committed to, but the pattern of ongoing updates and the developer's stated intentions indicate the game is still receiving meaningful attention.
Evidence
Version 1.2 update shipped on August 24, 2026, completely overhauling the combat system (individual unit AI and pathfinding), expanding the card system with new Global Powers mechanics, reworking fire damage, and adding hundreds of performance and crash fixes. Developers stated they 'hope to do more with Warlords' and raised the possibility of a sequel.
news post · Aug 24, 2026 source development ongoing
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Version 1.0 officially launched on January 20, 2025, completing the Early Access development arc with a new map, map editor, and modding API.
news post · Jan 20, 2025 source content shipped
high

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

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Details

Developer
Publisher
RedKar Devs
Achievements
77
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP

About this game

They are coming! There are hundreds of them! Prepare your city for defence and do not let them get in! Command your men, build high walls, improve the town buildings, and lead your mighty hero into the middle of the fray!

  • Collect resources to build and improve your city and prepare for a siege!

  • Recruit soldiers to sally forth against your enemies

  • Select your hero and command them to defend key chokepoints. Collect experience points to upgrade them

  • Decide which bonuses to pick at daybreak. Infantry improvements? Faster production? It’s up to you!

  • Build and revise your card deck with upgrades to help you in your next playthrough

  • Defend together with your friend in Multiplayer, or fight against them!

Collect gold during the siege. Even if your city falls, you can use it to upgrade your next city! Spend it on unlocking new technologies, improvements, and card packs. Defend longer with each playthrough!

And once you've done ALL that, why not to build your own levels in a level editor?

Last evaluated Aug 26, 2026
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