Alongside (AppID: 2068210)

Type: game Genre: Casual, Indie, Strategy, Early Access Developer: Niko Belik Publisher: Niko Belik Release Date: Apr 2023
Alongside game header image

Alongside : A Hand-Drawn Tower Defense Adventure

Alongside has 0 current players. Currently priced at $0.15, it represents yellow value compared to similar Casual games.

Total Players
0
Price
$0.15
Genre
Casual
Developer
Niko Belik

Media Gallery

Alongside game capsule image

Screenshots

Alongside screenshot 1
Alongside screenshot 2
Alongside screenshot 3
Alongside screenshot 4
Alongside screenshot 5
Alongside screenshot 6
Alongside screenshot 7

Videos

Trel video thumbnail for Alongside
Trel

Game Insights

Buy Verdict

Watch — $14.99.

Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.

~21 days until next sale

Community Sentiment

Mixed Negative — score 0/100.

Top praised area: gameplay (0 positive mentions).

Stable

Value Score

Fair Value — 83th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 83th percentile. Priced as Premium at $14.99.

Premium pricing tier

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alongside worth buying right now?
Watch — $14.99. Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
When does Alongside go on sale?
Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
What do players think of Alongside?
Mixed Negative — score 0/100. Top praised area: gameplay (0 positive mentions).

Genre Benchmarks

Value Ratio Top 17%

Early Access Active

Time in EA
1150 days

Price History

Lowest Price
$0.15
Mar 2026 across all regions
Current Price
$0.15
US region

No Recent Price History

Price history data will appear here once more pricing information becomes available.

System Requirements

Platform Support
Windows
Windows Requirements
Minimum:
Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7+ 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel (R) Core (TM) i3-4005U CPU @
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 700 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Recommended:
Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Pricing
Paid Game
CDN$ 19.49 (CAD)

Additional Information

Categories
Single-player Family Sharing
Tags
2D Arcade Casual Combat Early Access Fantasy Hand-drawn Indie Logic Magic +4 more
Supported Languages
English

Current Pricing

💰
CDN$ 19.49
Regular Price
Historical low: $0.15 (Mar 2026)

Additional Information

🇧🇷 DEJUS Rating
10
Brazilian rating
🇩🇪 Steam Germany
12
German classification
🆘 Support
🎁 Purchase Options
1
package options

Developer Analytics

Loading competitors...

About This Game

Tower defense strategy in a hand-drawn atmospheric style. The action of which takes place in a fairy-tale world inhabited by animals. To survive, you will need to tactically consider the placement of units, control the hero, using his abilities to fight off the invading hordes of evil.

Detailed Description

Brief introduction: The kingdom is under the threat of attack by hordes of evil. You and your units need to protect it from orcs, goblins and other monsters. Use a tactical approach to survive and win.

Gameplay: The Tower Defense Strategy game invites players to place fighters on the field, each of which has unique attacking or defensive abilities. You will be attacked by waves of enemies and the further you advance in the game, the greater the wave and the level of their strength. In later levels, players can acquire stronger units to counter armored enemies.
Each unit can only attack or defend on the track it is on. Gather food and use it to buy new units while maintaining game balance. Use the hero and his abilities to save the day in difficult times. If the monster reaches the end of the track a second time in a level, you will lose.

Visual style: The game is made in a 2D hand-drawn style. The world of the game is fabulous, inhabited by various animals. Weapons and other elements used in the game will be created in the same atmosphere, which will give the game a unique visual look.
The game is suitable for fans of the genre of strategy and tower defense. Also, the game will be interesting for those who love games in a fairy tale and fantasy world.

Game Ending: To complete the game, you need to defeat the final boss, which is located in the last level of the game.

Conclusion: Alongside is a fun game in which players must use their tactical skills to defend the kingdom from the consequences of horrific attacks. As you progress in the game, players will gain new levels and unique heroes with unique abilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are playing Alongside right now?
Currently there are no active players.
What makes the $0.15 price appealing for casual gamers?
The very low cost lets new players try out the early-access tower defense experience without commitment while still enjoying full gameplay depth.
Who developed and published Alongside?
Niko Belik both created and published this indie strategy title under his own studio banner on Steam's Early Access platform.
What distinguishes Alongside from other tower defense games?
Its hand-drawn fairytale setting populated by animals combined with tactical hero abilities gives each battle a whimsical yet strategic feel unlike pixelated competitors.

Related Games