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Defend the Rook player count chart
Defend the Rook has very few players on Steam right now (0). Its all-time peak was 4.
History from Oct 11, 2026
Defend the Rook monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | not enough data | +300% | 4 |
| October 2026 | not enough data | n/a | 1 |
How many people play Defend the Rook right now?
At this moment Defend the Rook has 0 concurrent players on Steam.
Defend the Rook player count history
Today's player count is 0% of its all-time peak of 4, set on Nov 3, 2026.
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About Defend the Rook
A roguelike tactics board combat combined with tower defense elements. Defeat the invading hordes to stay alive and save the land! Enjoy more tactics than a normal TD game, combined with the added challenge of building towers and fighting off waves of enemies!
- Developer
- One Up Plus
- Publisher
- Goblinz Publishing, Maple Whispering Limited
- Released
- Oct 26, 2021
- Genre
- Indie, RPG, Strategy
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Languages
- 8 languages, 1 with full audio
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Defend the Rook price history
Good time to buy? No sale seen yet. Defend the Rook costs $17.99 and we have not recorded a discount for it so far.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Checked daily.
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Defend the Rook reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Defend the Rook achievements
Defend the Rook has 18 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 25.0% of them; the rarest, Truly Gifted, is held by 1.7% of players.
BlitzedDestroy an enemy wave on the first round they arrive.57.8%- SniperHave a hero make an attack at 6 or more Range.44.5%
- Master the CommanderComplete a run.39.8%
- GiftedComplete a run with 12 or more Rare upgrades.37.0%
- Identity CrisisUnlock an alternate hero.36.7%
- UntouchableHave a unit have 25+ armor at the end of their turn.35.9%
- ExecutedDestroy a boss on the first round they appear.33.7%
- Hammer of the GodsDestroy 8 or more enemies with a single attack or spell.30.3%
- Master EngineerHave a Tower deal over 25 damage with a single attack.29.6%
- Mr MoneybagsHave 3 Epic Loot upgrades on one hero in a run.28.1%
- Deep FreezeStun the same enemy with freeze traps twice.25.5%
- SpellslingerHidden achievement18.7%
- Not Even CloseHidden achievement12.3%
- A Peaceful PlaceRecover every book in your bookshelf9.1%
- Exact ScienceDefeat Azasz and Jezebel in the final battle.3.4%
- SpeedrunnerBeat a run in under 20 minutes.3.3%
- All-InComplete a run while only getting loot upgrades for one of your heroes.2.0%
- Truly GiftedComplete a run while ONLY taking Common upgrades when offered.1.7%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Defend the Rook DLC
Defend the Rook has 1 DLC on Steam, newest first.
| DLC | Price (US) | |
|---|---|---|
 | Defend the Rook, Supporter Pack ↗ | $7.99 |
Latest Defend the Rook news and patch notes
- Oct 29, 2026 Update 1.20, Combat fixes, safer saves and UI improvements
- Jan 25, 2023 v1.18 Patch notes
- Dec 8, 2022 v1.17 with XBOX controller support Patch notes
- Oct 4, 2022 Minor Patch 1.16, UI Tweaks and bugs Patch notes
- Apr 22, 2022 Minor Fix Patch notes
- Apr 19, 2022 V1.15 Patch notes
- Jan 30, 2022 v1.14 Stability patch Patch notes
- Dec 14, 2021 Experienced Mode update
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Defend the Rook FAQ
Is Defend the Rook dead?
Defend the Rook has very few players on Steam right now (0). Its all-time peak was 4.
How many people play Defend the Rook?
0 people are playing Defend the Rook on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 0 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Defend the Rook?
Defend the Rook reached its all-time Steam peak of 4 concurrent players on Nov 3, 2026.
How much does Defend the Rook cost?
Defend the Rook costs $17.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Defend the Rook has been on Steam?
We have not seen Defend the Rook discounted on Steam since October 2026, so the lowest US price we have recorded is its regular $17.99.
Is Defend the Rook on sale right now?
No, Defend the Rook is at its full price of $17.99 on Steam right now.
Is Defend the Rook good?
Steam players rate Defend the Rook Mostly Positive: 77% of 226 reviews are positive.
When did Defend the Rook come out?
Defend the Rook was released on Steam on Oct 26, 2021.
Who made Defend the Rook?
Defend the Rook was developed by One Up Plus and published by Goblinz Publishing, Maple Whispering Limited.
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