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Defend a dimensional rift as a War Mage, mixing third-person combat and trap-built kill zones across roguelite runs solo or in co-op.
Released 28 Jan 2025
Build Orc Killboxes
Play Distinct War Mages
Stack Run Modifiers
Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap combines chaotic third-person combat with devious trap-laying strategy. Enjoy endless replayability as your War Mage grows stronger through roguelite progression. Repel relentless orc hordes solo or with up to 4 players.
Developed by Robot Entertainment · Published by Robot Entertainment









You play as a War Mage defending a rift from waves of orcs and other creatures. Choose a hero with their own weapons, abilities, and signature trap, then take on missions alone or with up to three other players.
Each run sends you through a sequence of maps and enemy waves. Fight with ranged and melee attacks while placing traps and barricades to funnel enemies into kill zones. Map conditions and run modifiers can change enemies, traps, or the battlefield.
After waves, choose temporary bonuses for your hero, weapons, or traps, then decide whether to press on or return to the castle hub. Between runs, spend skulls on lasting upgrades for heroes, weapons, and traps; runs can lead to fights against Orc Generals.
Players who enjoy the game often praise the satisfying trap combinations and the fun of watching carefully built kill zones tear through orc waves. Co-op is a recurring highlight, with some players enjoying the shared chaos and the different ways heroes can work together. Others appreciate the distinct hero playstyles and the changing bonuses across runs. These positives are not universal: many reviews find the large maps and limited barricades frustrating, especially solo, and some say the run structure becomes repetitive.
Step into the role of a powerful War Mage, defend the rift from the grotesque mob, and embrace the chaos of orc annihilation. The castle doors are thrown wide open to exciting new features, including:
Four-player Co-op
Deeper Progression Systems
Rogue-lite Build Options
Expanded level variety and vast outdoor fantasy environments
Spectacular physics and more ridiculous orc deaths
Visceral third-person shooter and melee combat

Enjoy the game solo or in co-op teams of up to four players – each option provides unique challenges and rewards. The game is designed to adjust to the number of players, ensuring a balanced and exciting contest in any combination.

Find your role among new War Mages, each with unique weapons, abilities, traps, and personality. Each hero is tailored to different play styles and can operate independently or work together with complementing heroes, ensuring versatile and mighty orc-smashing.

Face intensifying waves of orcs and other hideous beasts with randomized buffs and debuffs that impact your hero, traps, weapons, stats, and the levels themselves. Environmental factors like weather and time of day further influence enemies and your defensive options. As these buffs and debuffs stack, choose to push forward against the growing hordes or return to your castle hub to power up your hero, weapons, and traps before facing a formidable Orc General in a brutal boss fight.


Experience enhanced combat where the combination of heroic prowess and ingenious traps leads to unparalleled orc destruction. Engage in tighter, more responsive third-person shooter and melee combat. Enjoy crazier physics-based interactions and more ridiculous ragdoll effects. Watch with joy as your traps hurl, crush, slice, and incinerate orcs in spectacular fashion.


Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap stays true to the beloved humor, personality, and charm of the series. From witty orc chatter to over-the-top physics sending screaming orcs flying, and a strong guitar- and drum-heavy soundtrack, every moment is crafted to keep your adrenaline pumping.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Steam Deck | Playable |
| Achievements | 30 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 2 listed on Steam |
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| Website | Official website |
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