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Forthold

Hold the fort as a lone archer in this short incremental defense game. Shoot waves of enemies, collect magic and soulshards, upgrade your power, and ascend to push further toward the source of the relentless darkness.

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ArkhaLight Games
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ArkhaLight Games
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About the Game

Forthold is a short incremental defense game about holding the line as a lone archer.

Stand at the center of a besieged fort and fight back endless waves of enemies.

Shoot incoming threats, collect Magic and Soulshards, and invest in upgrades to steadily increase your power.

As the pressure rises, ascend to reset your progress and push further each run, drawing closer to the source of the relentless darkness.

Gameplay

  • Defend the fort as a lone archer

  • Shoot waves of approaching enemies

  • Collect Magic and Soulshards

  • Spend Magic to upgrade your archer

  • Ascend and spend Soulshards to gain permanent bonuses and push further

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