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TavernHold

TavernHold

by Tevniyal Studios

Price $6.99
Avg Players 0
Released Jan 9, 2026
ActionBase BuildingCasualClicker
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TavernHold tasks you with constructing and defending a fantasy tavern through a series of escalating challenges. The game combines management mechanics with roguelike progression, though technical issues and limited content depth have hindered its reception. Best suited for players seeking a short, casual tavern-building experience willing to tolerate bugs and repetitive gameplay.

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What players are saying

▼ Not recommended 0 hrs
I'm not sure what to think of this. Parts of it look like it could be excellent. But then even simple things don't work.

For example, it displays a modal dialog and says to press the right mouse button to cancel. Right mouse doesn't do anything, anywhere. Neither does ESC, or anything else I can think of to close the dialog. I'm stuck on Day Two. This is not ready for release yet.
4 found helpful Steam ↗
▼ Not recommended 0 hrs
Didn't like it. It's quite basic, looks like a clicker to me. Gameplay looks like roguelike, not a strategy game (which I thought it is).
2 found helpful Steam ↗
▼ Not recommended 1 hrs
It was an alright game, but the asking price is in my opinion quite steep for what is about an hour of playtime without any reason to replay it. I had issues in the late game where the rooms would just forget they existed and sit empty without letting new customers in, which didn't exactly help the experience.

Let me clarify though I don't think the game is bad, especially for a new dev. However, judging by other games I've played in this price range this one wasn't worth it in my opinion.
2 found helpful Steam ↗

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Latest updates

TavernHold Is OUT NOW!

157 days ago
Hello everyone,We’re excited to finally say this: Tavernhold is out now on Steam!Build by day. Defend by night. That’s the core of Tavernhold, and everything revolves around it.Watch Launch Trailer on Youtube🌓 During the day, you expand your inn, serve customers, gather resources, and prepare your defenses. When night falls, the undead arrive, and your preparation is put to the test.🧱 Defenses are placed freely. Every run lets you shape a different battlefield, experiment with layouts, and discover what holds the line, and what fails when things go wrong.🃏 Each day also brings a new bonus card. These change how you play, sometimes pushing you into bold decisions. A strong wood bonus might mean rushing expansion, while another card might force you to rethink your entire plan.🎯 When night comes, you take direct control. Craft special ballista arrows and man the ballista yourself, choosing the right moment to slow, shatter, or wipe out the horde.Thank you to everyone who played the demo, shared feedback, and helped shape the game. We can’t wait to see how you build your tavern, and how long you can keep it standing. Good luck, and don’t let the gate fall.-Tolga and Hasan

Devlog #3: You Spoke, We Listened — What’s Next for TavernHold!

222 days ago
Greetings, Innkeepers and Defenders!Steam Next Fest has come to an end, and we're absolutely blown away by your response! Over 1,600 unique players experienced our demo during the festival week. Watching you all manage your inns, defend against undead hordes, and discover creative strategies has been incredible. While you enjoy the game, these are what we prepared in the meantime.🛠️ Quality of Life ImprovementsThe Tab View SystemOne of the most requested features is now cooking in development! Managing workers across multiple buildings was getting chaotic, so we're introducing the Tab View System:See all worker assignments at a glance - No more clicking through every building to find idle workersReassign workers instantly - Easily assign workers between tasks without closing menusThe Save SystemNo more losing progress. Simple.Performance ImprovementsLots of players experienced low frame rates. We spent a good amount of time optimizing TavernHold under the hood, and the difference is significant. The game now runs much smoothly on a wider range of PCs.Improved Night FeelingWe realized that special arrows and traps are not that effective and expensive.Spike trap now deals damage and has more healthSpecial arrows are now cheaper and have more AOE. 🎮 The Future of TavernHold- Major Features Coming🏗️ Free Defense PlacementInstead of fixed positions, you'll be able to:Create defensive lanes with strategic barricade placementPosition towers anywhere on the battlefield (Yes, even in the middle of everything!)Set explosive barrel traps activated when hit by ballista arrowsDesign kill zones by placing all of the available buildings in harmony.Your creativity is the only limit to your defensive strategy!🏰 Specialized Tower UpgradesOne tower type isn't enough for the challenges ahead. After the initial upgrade cost, choose your specialization that will buff your:Rapid Fire Towers - Faster attack speed for swarm controlFire Arrow Towers - Damage over time effects that spread to ...

🍺 TavernHold Demo is Live — Play for Free! ⚔️

255 days ago
Innkeepers, the wait is over! After months of building, balancing, and battling bugs, the free demo of TavernHold is now available on Steam.👉 Play the Demo on Steam👉 Join our DiscordWe Promised, We Delivered 💪In our last update, we said we’d bring you:Research Tree — upgrade buildings, unlock new craftable bolts, and empower your workers with fire arrows.Boss Waves — challenging encounters that push your defenses to the limit.They’re here in the demo—plus a polished menu system and a mountain of bug fixes.What’s Inside the Demo 🎮Tavern Upgrades — turn your simple inn into a sturdy, thriving stronghold.Explosive & Freezing Bolts — craft what you need, when you need it.Epic Boss Fights — bigger, meaner enemies determined to break your tavern gate.Test, Feedback & Share 📝We’ve stared at this game too long—now it’s your turn. Test the demo, give us your feedback (which is vital for shaping TavernHold’s development), and share it with fellow innkeepers who’d enjoy the challenge.👉 Play the Demo on Steam👉 Join our DiscordA Note From Us 💭Six months ago, TavernHold was nothing more than a rough prototype of boxes and placeholders. Now it’s real—and you can play it. Every wishlist, message, and bit of feedback keeps us going.Thanks for being part of this journey. Take control of your workers and your ballista, and keep those undead out of your tavern before the gate falls!Screenshots 🖼️👉 Play the Demo on Steam

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