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Hold the Core

Faven Games · 2026-07-16

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A tactical roguelite tower defense about trading safety for power, where you draft Risk Cards, shape enemy routes, and evolve towers—praised by its first reviewer.

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Release: 2026-07-16
Publisher: Faven Games
Studio: Faven Games

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