The wait is finally over for strategy fans. As the Steam Tower Defense Fest kicks off today, March 9, one title is already generating significant “heat” in a very cold setting. Tower Petroleum, the post-apocalyptic deckbuilder from indie developer Proud Turkeys, has officially launched its public demo, and it’s shaping up to be the festival’s breakout star.

Blending the tactical placement of Kingdom Rush with the high-stakes synergy of modern deckbuilders, Tower Petroleum offers a gritty, “petropunk” twist on the genre that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly innovative.

Survival in the Icy Wastes

Set in a harsh, frozen world where humanity clings to life around ancient petroleum rigs, the game tasks players with defending a lone tower against relentless “Leapers” and cosmic horrors emerging from the depths. But this isn’t just about building turrets and watching them fire.

The game’s core hook lies in its three-pillar strategy system:

Modular Turrets: You don’t just upgrade stats; you slot in Modules that fundamentally change how weapons work—think adding chain-lightning to a basic bolt or doubling the barrels on a heavy cannon.

Hero System: Recruit unique outcasts to man your defences. Each hero brings a game-changing specialisation, from resource extraction buffs to devastating elemental abilities.

Deck-Building Roguelike: Use Ability Cards to turn the tide. Whether you’re calling down a wall of fire or sacrificing a neighbouring turret to supercharge another, every card choice matters.

What’s in the Steam Fest Demo?

For those diving in this week, the developers have packed the demo with enough content to test even the most seasoned tacticians.

Beyond the gameplay, Tower Petroleum stands out for its narrative depth. Between waves, players are presented with moral choices that shape the story. Will you be a compassionate leader or a cold-blooded survivor? These decisions don’t just affect the plot—they impact your humanity and your ultimate strategy.

The Verdict: A Must-Play for TD Fans

The “Proud Turkeys” team (comprising developers Vasili, Andrei, and Costa) has spent months refining the balance based on community playtests. The result is a demo that feels polished, challenging, and visually striking. If you’ve been looking for a tower defence game that respects your intelligence and rewards experimentation, this is the one to wishlist.

“We wanted to create a game where every run feels different, and where your choices—both tactical and moral—actually carry weight.” — Proud Turkeys Development Team

Steam Tower Defense Fest runs from March 9 to March 16. You can download the Tower Petroleum demo now on Steam and start building your deck before the frost takes over.

Find out more here – https://proudturkeys.com/

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