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HOLD THE LINE

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HOLD THE LINE

HOLD THE LINE is a dark 3D tower defense about humanity’s last stand against the Ashen horde. Build and upgrade turrets, use mines, artillery, and napalm, manage scarce resources, and hold the defense through relentless waves.

Indie Strategy
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After the catastrophe that destroyed the familiar world, humanity ceased to exist as a system of nations.
Capitals fell, borders vanished, megacities went dark.
Only scattered pockets of survivors remain — defense nodes bound together by the need to hold on.

In a world where resources are running out and communication lines fail one by one, people no longer judge each other by the past.
The only thing that matters is the ability to hold the line and keep the darkness from pushing through.

The Ashen

The Ashen are a product of the catastrophe.
They are not an army, and not a rational enemy.
They advance in waves, without fear or doubt, destroying everything that still works, glows, or shows any sign of life.

Every node, every fortress, every defensive line becomes a target.
If one line falls, the next one comes under attack.

Your role

You are responsible for defending a node.
You have fortifications, turrets, traps, and limited resources at your disposal.

To survive, you’ll need to analyze enemy routes, reinforce weak points, combine defensive systems, and adapt to constantly shifting pressure.

There are no universal solutions here.
Every wave is a new threat.
Every mistake is a step toward a breach.

Gameplay

Battles in HOLD THE LINE are built around endurance and calculation.
It’s not enough to deal damage — you have to hold your position.

Use different turret types, mines, napalm, and artillery. Combine defensive mechanics, manage resources, and make decisions under constant pressure.

Enemies differ in behavior, speed, and resilience, demanding a flexible approach and smart planning.

World and atmosphere

HOLD THE LINE is a harsh post-apocalyptic Eastern Europe, filled with concrete fortifications, abandoned infrastructure, and the traces of desperate last stands.

Cold colors, industrial locations, and a tense atmosphere reinforce the feeling of constant threat and the fragility of survival.

Key features

  • Tactical Tower Defense

  • Constant pressure from enemy waves, with no “breather” downtime

  • Diverse enemy types with distinct behaviors

  • Upgrade system and synergy-based combinations of defensive tools

  • Atmospheric post-apocalyptic setting

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Patch 1.4 — Upgrade Tree, Stars & UI Improvements Patch 1.3.1 — Achievements & Encyclopedia Patch 1.3 Changes Based on Player Reports
System requirements Windows

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i3-2100 / AMD Phenom II X4 945
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 / AMD Radeon HD 7750 / Intel HD Graphics 4000
  • Additional Notes: DirectX 11

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-3470 / AMD FX-8350
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 / AMD Radeon R9 380
  • Storage: 8 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: DirectX 11
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
Art Equilibrium, Россия
Brazilian rating
18
Steam Germany rating
18
Achievements
10
Features
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Playable without Timed Input, Family Sharing
Languages
English*, Russian*
*languages with full audio support
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recorded Steam price for HOLD THE LINE?
The last observed Steam price for HOLD THE LINE is $2.99. Check Steam for current pricing and availability.
What genre is HOLD THE LINE?
HOLD THE LINE is a Indie, Strategy game.
Who developed HOLD THE LINE?
HOLD THE LINE was developed by Art Equilibrium and published by Art Equilibrium.
What platforms does HOLD THE LINE support?
Available on Steam for Windows.