No Tithe for Olaf, developed by Ancient Well Entertainment, brings a satirical twist to the tower defense roguelite genre, placing players in the role of a rebellious farmer in 17th-century Norway. The game combines resource management, action, and strategic defense mechanics within a colorful, cartoon-inspired landscape.
Gameplay and Visuals
Set against a backdrop of rocky mountains and dense forests, No Tithe for Olaf features vibrant, stylized visuals with a humorous tone. Players gather resources, build towers and taverns, and fend off waves of tax collectors. Combat is enhanced by unique goat-riding action, allowing for direct engagement and unconventional strategies such as pelting enemies with vegetables and deploying bizarre defensive structures.
- Resource gathering and farm upgrades
- Tower construction with a range of effects, including debuffs and crowd control
- Third-person goat-riding combat
- Procedurally generated farms for replayability
Main Characters and Setting
The protagonist is an elderly farmer leading a revolt against the King’s taxmen after the seizure of his prized produce. Players rally local farmers, defend their homesteads, and protect essential food stores throughout the valley. The game’s setting emphasizes rural life and resistance in 17th-century Norway, accentuated by satirical storytelling.
Confirmed Features
- Single-player strategy and tower defense gameplay
- Persistent upgrades and unlockable abilities
- Goat-based mobility and combat mechanics
- Resource management between defense waves
- Distinctive humor and satirical narrative
- Procedural generation for varied playthroughs
Release Info
No Tithe for Olaf is set to release in 2026 for PC.
This inventive title offers a fresh take on tower defense, blending strategy, action, and comedy in a historical setting.
