Strategy · 2011
Orcs Must Die!
Orcs Must Die! is a tower-defense game where you, as the War Mage, need to protect the world from the hordes of evil creatures such as Orcs and Ogres. To complete your mission, you need to keep enemies out from magical Rifts that must not be destroyed. Every level features from four to twelve waves; each Orc that…
Key facts
- Released
- 5 October 2011
- Genre
- Strategy · Indie · Action
- Length
- ≈ 12 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PC · Xbox
- Studio
- Robot Entertainment
- Publisher
- Microsoft Studios
- Critics
- Metacritic 83
- Steam reviews
- 96% positive (8,189 reviews)
Where to buy
Why play it
- "Brainy" vibe
- ≈ 12h to see the end
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat Orcs Must Die!?
Expect about 12 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play Orcs Must Die! with friends?
No, Orcs Must Die! is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Orcs Must Die! on?
Orcs Must Die! is available on PC and Xbox.
Is Orcs Must Die! a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 83. On Steam, 96% positive (8,189 reviews).
What games are like Orcs Must Die!?
In the same spirit: Orcs Must Die! 2, Orcs Must Die! 3 and CastleStorm.



