Pixel Fortress
Build Smart. Let Them Fight.
100% Open Source Auto-Battler
Base Building • Automated Strategy • Pixel Art
No download required • Play in browser • Full GPL v3 source code
Build Smart. Let Them Fight.
100% Open Source Auto-Battler
Base Building • Automated Strategy • Pixel Art
No download required • Play in browser • Full GPL v3 source code
Design your fortress. Watch your units do the rest.
Strategic base building and unit pathfinding gameplay
Huge procedurally generated map exploration with large bases and resource management
Epic battle with numerous units engaging in automated combat
Construct lumber mills, mines, and barracks. Manage resources and expand your fortress.
Deploy units and let them fight. Zero micromanagement required.
Classic, One Shot, and Turbo Gatherer modes for different playstyles.
Battle against up to 3 AI opponents with adjustable difficulty (Easy, Normal, Hard).
Infinite procedurally generated maps across 4 sizes.
Units auto-explore. Building placement determines discovery order.
Lumberjacks, miners, soldiers, archers, mages — each with unique skills.
Auto-targeting towers that shoot down enemies. Hold chokepoints and defend.
Upgrade buildings into specialized variants. Shape your strategy.
Fully animated environments with dynamic visual effects.
Forever
One-time purchase (planned ~$4.99)
💡 The entire codebase is open source. Steam version is in development and will provide exclusive content, Steam integration, and helps fund future development of the game. No release date yet - stay tuned!
Every line of code is public under the GPL v3 License. Learn from it, contribute to it, or build your own version.
All game logic, premium features, and systems are visible on GitHub. Nothing is hidden.
Contributions welcome! Add features, fix bugs, create maps, or improve documentation.
Learn game development by studying a complete auto-battler implementation in vanilla JavaScript with PixiJS.
GPL v3 ensures derivative works remain open. Fork, modify, and share freely.
The game is being prepared for Steam release (no date announced yet). It will be available on Windows and Linux.
Planned Steam features:
And last but not least: the Steam version supports the creator! Your purchase directly funds new features and content.
Play instantly, no download required. Works on any modern browser.
FreeFull campaign, exclusive maps, cloud saves, and achievements.
Coming SoonView source code, contribute, or build your own desktop version.
Open SourceFree standalone builds for Windows and Linux.
FreeThe free version is 100% free, forever. No ads. No pay-to-win. All core gameplay, unlimited random maps, different game modes. Play in browser or on desktop. The Premium Steam version adds extra maps, exclusive game modes, cloud saves, and achievements.
The free version includes the complete game with a selection of predefined maps and local saves on desktop apps. The planned Steam version will add cloud saves across devices, Steam achievements, extensive additional premium content (maps, game modes, campaign), and will help sustain ongoing development of the game.
Technically yes! The code is 100% public. However, you won't get Steam features like cloud saves and achievements without the Steam API. Most players prefer the convenience of Steam.
Fork the repository on GitHub, make your changes, and submit a pull request. See CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines. Contributions to all features (including premium) are welcome!
Yes! The game is actively developed. The free version receives core updates, bug fixes, and new features. When released, the Steam version will include extensive additional premium content including campaigns, exclusive maps, game modes, and continuous updates.