Wool at the Gates

Wool at the Gates

Released Jun 2026

A minimalist tactical base defense game where you fight as a hero, command troops, and build powerful class synergies while fortifying your city against relentless waves of invading sheep.

92% positive · 101 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

Wool at the Gates spent just over a year in Early Access before its full 1.0 release on June 10, 2026. During that period, the developer (Okay Creature) shipped a steady stream of updates — adding new maps, heroes, troops, towers, a Wild Mode, and a progression rework — before declaring the game complete at launch. The 1.0 release post (June 10, 2026) is explicit: "We can proudly say that we feel the game is now complete." The developer describes having fulfilled their entire vision — 3 factions, 9 classes, all 36 class combinations represented across troops and towers, 6 campaign maps, and the new Wild Mode all shipped as part of the 1.0 package. There is no roadmap, no announced DLC, no season pass, and no unreleased content listed on the store. The only post-1.0 activity is a minor bug fix on June 11, 2026 correcting a hit detection issue with a new hero's ability — routine post-launch housekeeping, not a signal of ongoing content development. The developer had previously telegraphed this endpoint: the November 2025 update noted that all planned troops and towers were now in the game, and the June 2026 full-release announcement described 1.0 as the culmination of the Early Access journey. No further content has been announced since launch.
Evidence
Version 1.0 launch post explicitly states: 'We can proudly say that we feel the game is now complete.' Developer describes having fulfilled all planned content — 3 factions, 9 classes, 6 maps, all heroes, Wild Mode — with no further content announced.
news post · Jun 10, 2026 source development ending
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Developer announced the June 10 full release as the conclusion of Early Access, describing 1.0 as the final major content update with the last map and heroes included.
news post · May 20, 2026 source development ending
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Details

Developer
Publisher
Okay Creature
Achievements
38
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

Inspired by games like Thronefall, SNKRX, and Warcraft III, Wool at the Gates blends strategic base building with fast-paced hero combat and deep class synergy systems that evolve across each run.

Gameplay

  • Base Building: Construct and upgrade towers, walls, barracks, and economy structures to strengthen your defenses. Limited build slots mean every choice matters.

  • Round-Based Strategy: Plan your defenses during calm build phases, then survive increasingly difficult waves of enemies.

  • Class Synergies: Combine building types to unlock powerful auto-battler-inspired class bonuses and define your playstyle.

  • Faction Perks: Choose between Human, Orc, and Elf structures to unlock unique faction-specific upgrades and strategies.

  • Real-Time Combat: Fight alongside your army as a powerful hero, using abilities and positioning to hold the line during chaotic battles.


Replayability & Game Modes

Campaign

Progress through handcrafted maps featuring escalating waves of enemies, tactical challenges, and multiple difficulty levels. Each map requires you to adapt your strategies to overcome unique encounters.

Wild Mode

A fully randomized mode where heroes, maps, enemies, and available options change each run, creating unpredictable scenarios and emergent strategies.

Endless Runs

A continuation of the Campaign where you face continuously scaling waves of enemies to test how long your defenses can hold.

Last evaluated Aug 17, 2026
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