Full game metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Steam app type | game |
| Steam App ID | 4303430 |
| Live current players | 0 |
| SteamPulse tracked peak | 4 |
| Live count (today's peak floor) | 0 |
| Price | $2.99 |
| Free to play | No |
| Discount | 0% |
| Original price USD | $2.99 |
| Current price USD | $2.99 |
| Release date | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Developer | Art Equilibrium |
| Publisher | Art Equilibrium, Россия |
| Owners estimated | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate minimum | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate maximum | Not available |
| Review type | Mostly Positive |
| Positive review percent | 77% |
| Positive reviews | 23 |
| Negative reviews | 7 |
| Total reviews | 30 |
| Steam recommendations | Not available |
| Achievements | 10 |
| Average playtime forever | 175 minutes |
| Windows support | Yes |
| macOS support | No |
| Linux support | No |
| Parent game | Not available |
| Store URL | https://store.steampowered.com/app/4303430/ |
Short description
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.
About this game
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
Supported languages
English * , Russian * * languages with full audio support