Open now · By request
Before the Walls Break playtest
by NyxoraPixel Studio
Build your village, fortify your walls, and survive relentless waves of enemies in this strategy tower defense game with resource management and active battlefield abilities.
It's free to ask. The developer chooses who gets in.
- Access
- By request
- On playtest since
- May 31, 2026
- Planned release
- 2027
- Developer
- NyxoraPixel Studio
- Platforms
- Windows
- Players
- Single-player
- Languages
- Czech, English, French, German and 11 more
How to join the Before the Walls Break playtest
- Open the game's Steam page with the Request access button. Sign in to Steam if it asks.
- Request access to the Before the Walls Break playtest there. It's free and doesn't commit you to anything.
- The developer lets players in, often in batches, so it can take a while. Steam emails you when you're in, and the playtest appears in your library.
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About Before the Walls Break
Before the Walls Break is a medieval survival strategy game where every wall segment matters. Build, expand, and defend your settlement against relentless waves of enemies while managing resources under constant pressure. One weak point can bring the entire village down.
Hordes of undead and hostile creatures gather beyond your walls. Every decision matters — from wall placement and economic growth to the timing of your tactical abilities. A strong defense can hold the line. One mistake can trigger collapse.
Build and Fortify
Expand your territory, construct resource buildings, and upgrade your main hall to unlock stronger defenses. Your walls are the backbone of survival — weak layouts create openings, and openings lead to disaster.
Survive the Waves
Each wave demands adaptation. Flying enemies, heavy attackers, and swarming hordes force you to constantly rethink your defenses. Survival depends not on building more — but on building smarter.
Active Defense
Defense is not passive. Deploy units, unleash arrow volleys, trigger explosive abilities, and respond to breaches in real time. Victory depends on both preparation and decisive action.
Gameplay
Begin with a fragile settlement and limited resources. Expand production, strengthen your defenses, recruit units, and unlock stronger structures as enemy waves intensify. Balance economy and defense carefully — overextend, and your walls will fall.
From the game's Steam page.
