Outhold

I jumped into Outhold expecting a casual TD — what I got was a neat blend of tower defense and incremental progression. If you like tweaking builds like in an idle game but actually seeing the results on the battlefield, this one scratches that itch.

Core loop is simple and satisfying: start a run, place towers, gather resources and buy upgrades to come back stronger. The upgrade tree is the highlight — you can build very different and recognizable playstyles, refund perks for free and experiment without penalty. Towers have clear roles but also synergies, so focusing on one powerhouse tower or spreading upgrades both feel viable. Combat is smooth and visually readable most of the time; I particularly liked the feeling of snowballing once your build clicks. There are 10 handcrafted levels which keep the runs focused, though that brevity can be a downside if you crave a long campaign. The UI is clean, but some effects (like burning damage on enemies) can be hard to spot in the heat of battle. Overall it's polished for an indie: responsive controls, neat audio cues and a loop that invites 'one more run'.

Outhold is a compact, well-crafted tower defense that nails the joy of incremental upgrades — just don't expect a marathon campaign. Great for short bursts and build theorycrafting.