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Build a castle, then defend it as Sir Gareth against the Vikings with physics-based artillery, troops, spells, and hero combat.
Released 29 Jul 2013
Build Battle Castles
Launch Weaponized Sheep
Collapse Enemy Towers
Welcome to the world of CastleStorm, a super genre mashup of 2D physics destruction mashed with tower defense brawler! CastleStorm was born out of the fond childhood memory of building and destroying LEGO castles.
Developed by Zen Studios · Published by Zen Studios









In a comic medieval conflict between knights and Vikings, Sir Gareth leads the fight to recover a stolen gem and bring peace to the realm. The story unfolds through a solo campaign.
Design castles from rooms that affect the troops and resources available in battle. Then aim a ballista at enemy structures, send troops across the battlefield, cast spells, and take control of a hero as the castles crumble.
Levels offer different objectives, including capturing a flag or destroying an enemy castle, with rewards and upgrades that unlock weapons and troop classes. The game also includes local and online multiplayer, co-op modes, and a castle editor for building designs used in battle.
Players often enjoy CastleStorm as an accessible, lighthearted mix of castle destruction, tower defense, and troop combat. Reviews praise the satisfaction of landing shots that bring down structures, the comic tone, and the ability to dip into short sessions or different modes. Some players find the campaign repetitive or strategically shallow, and a few mention grinding for upgrades or uneven difficulty.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 46 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 2 listed on Steam |
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| Metacritic | 73/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |