Game overview
Orcs Must Die!
Slice them, burn them, skewer them, and launch them - no matter how you get it done, orcs must die in this fantasy action-strategy game from Robot Entertainment.
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Slice them, burn them, skewer them, and launch them - no matter how you get it done, orcs must die in this fantasy action-strategy game from Robot Entertainment.
As a powerful War Mage with dozens of deadly weapons, spells, and traps at your fingertips, defend twenty-four fortresses from a rampaging mob of beastly enemies, including ogres, hellbats, and of course, a whole bunch of ugly orcs. Battle your enemies through a story-based campaign across multiple difficulty levels, including brutal Nightmare mode!
Will you roast orcs in pits of lava, pound them flat with a ceiling trap, or freeze and shatter them with a slash? No matter the weapons and traps you choose, you’re sure to have an orc-killing blast!
As a powerful War Mage with dozens of deadly weapons, spells, and traps at your fingertips, defend twenty-four fortresses from a rampaging mob of beastly enemies, including ogres, hellbats, and of course, a whole bunch of ugly orcs. Battle your enemies through a story-based campaign across multiple difficulty levels, including brutal Nightmare mode!
Will you roast orcs in pits of lava, pound them flat with a ceiling trap, or freeze and shatter them with a slash? No matter the weapons and traps you choose, you’re sure to have an orc-killing blast!
Key Features
- 24 Fortresses to Defend – Twisting passages, tall towers, and wide-open chambers all need a war mage to protect them
- 6 Orc-Killing Weapons and Spells – From crossbow and bladestaff to the magical power of the elements
- 19 Deadly Traps and Fierce Minions – Choose from a wide variety of traps including arrow walls, spike traps, spinning blades, and flaming brimstone or call in allies to assist you in the destruction of the orc horde
- 11 Unique Enemies – Including ogres, flying hellbats, and of course, a whole bunch of ugly orcs
- Story-based Campaign – Fend off orcs across three acts to discover the mysterious power behind their relentless assaults
- Persistent Upgrades – Unlock improved traps as you progress through the campaign
- Extensive Replayability – “Nightmare Mode” and a skull ranking system provide extended play
- Scoring System and Leaderboard – Compete with your friends for the title of Best Orc Killer!
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Windows
Minimum
Minimum:- OS *:Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7
- Processor:2GHz Dual Core
- Memory:2 GB RAM
- Graphics:NVIDIA GeForce 6800 or ATI Radeon x1950 or better with 256MB VRAM
- DirectX®:dx90c
- Hard Drive:5 GB HD space
Game details Languages, features & support
- Publisher
- Robot Entertainment
- USK rating
- 16
- Brazilian rating
- 14
- Steam Germany rating
- 6
- Achievements
- 27
- Controller support
- partial
- Metacritic
- 83
- Features
- Single-player, Steam Achievements, Partial Controller Support, Steam Cloud, Stats, Steam Leaderboards, Family Sharing
- Languages
- English*, German*, French*, Italian*, Spanish - Spain*, Russian*, Japanese*, Polish*, Portuguese - Brazil*
*languages with full audio support - Website
- Official website ↗
- Support
- Support site ↗
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Input
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Structured language support (9)
| Language | Interface | Full audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | Yes | No |
| German | Yes | Yes | No |
| French | Yes | Yes | No |
| Italian | Yes | Yes | No |
| Spanish - Spain | Yes | Yes | No |
| Russian | Yes | Yes | No |
| Japanese | Yes | Yes | No |
| Polish | Yes | Yes | No |
| Portuguese - Brazil | Yes | Yes | No |
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Value Score
Great Value — 79th percentile.
Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 79th percentile. Priced as Budget at $2.49.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Orcs Must Die! worth buying right now?
Watch — $2.49. Decent deal at 75% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
When does Orcs Must Die! go on sale?
Decent deal at 75% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
Is Orcs Must Die! free to play?
Orcs Must Die! costs $2.49 on Steam.
What genre is Orcs Must Die!?
Orcs Must Die! is a Action, Indie, Strategy game.
Who developed Orcs Must Die!?
Orcs Must Die! was developed by Robot Entertainment and published by Robot Entertainment.
What platforms does Orcs Must Die! support?
Available on Steam for Windows.
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