Hello friends. This is a Let’s Play video of “Oaken Tower” demo version.
Oaken Tower is a synergy-heavy PvP autobattler where your tower of
items fights other players. Build deadly combos and scale exponentially. Every decision matters.
Holder of Place blends roguelike auto-battler mechanics with a lore-rich dark science-fantasy narrative about venturing into a dead kingdom consumed by primordial gloom. Developed by Ardent Fields and published by Alibi Games, you pursue a young dragon who has unleashed spreading darkness, recruiting followers with unique traits along the way and arranging them strategically to create synergies against increasingly dangerous adversaries. Each run alternates between intense combat encounters where your party fights automatically, strategic decisions about which of the 150+ unique followers and trinkets to add to your roster, and unpredictable events that shape your journey toward the final Dragon confrontation. The atmospheric storytelling unfolds secrets about your past life and lost love within the kingdom, with the true origins of the Dragon emerging through exploration of dreadful dreams, ancient battlefield ruins, and arcane cult enclaves. The fast-paced auto-battler gameplay emphasizes positioning and party composition, while Reliquary Mode provides ever-changing challenges for players seeking extended replayability after completing the main narrative. The game has resonated well with players since its November 2025 launch, and bundles with titles like Hunter’s Moon: A Sovereign Syndicate Adventure, StarVaders, Menace from the Deep, and Tales & Tactics position it within a quality ecosystem of strategy roguelikes. English and Simplified Chinese localization ensures accessibility across key markets.
Developer: Ardent Fields
Publisher: Alibi Games
Genre: Strategy, Auto Battler, Card Battler, Roguelike, Indie
Release Date: 26 Nov, 2025
Reviewed on: PC/Windows
Available on: PC/Windows
Link: Steam
Review copy was provided.
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