Wool at the Gates
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.
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10 itemsAbout the 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.
