No Tithe for Olaf
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About No Tithe for Olaf
No Tithe for Olaf is a tower defense roguelite from Ancient Well Entertainment, released on December 31 2026 for PC. It blends strategy and dark humor as you defend a 17th-century Norwegian farm from corrupt tax collectors. You build absurd defenses like onion-launching cannons and hay-stuffed barricades while managing resources to survive escalating raids. The game’s standout is its goat-riding rebel protagonist, who leads uprisings against oppressive tithes. With a focus on permadeath and randomized layouts, each run feels chaotic yet strategic. It’s a niche pick for players who enjoy mixing base-building with slapstick rebellion. The setting and tone lean into absurdity without losing tactical depth.
Gameplay
You start each run with a basic farm, placing towers and managing crops to fund upgrades. The twist is the bizarre arsenal, think explosive manure piles and decoy scarecrows. Waves of tax collectors advance in real-time, requiring you to balance offense and resource gathering. The goat-riding rebel acts as a mobile unit, dodging traps and triggering tower combos. Resource management is key: onions can be weaponized or sold, and overextending defenses risks collapse. Each death resets progress but unlocks new upgrades for future runs. The roguelite structure means you’ll experiment with tower placements and strategies to outlast increasingly absurd enemy tactics.
What Players Think
The PlayPile community rates No Tithe for Olaf 8.2/10, with 68% completing the base campaign. Average playtime is 12.5 hours, though 32% log 20+ hours chasing unlocks. Player moods lean “entertained” (45%) and “frustrated” (28%), reflecting its punishing difficulty. Critics praise its creativity, with Eurogamer calling it “a hilarious twist on tower defense.” However 22% of reviews cite repetitive enemy patterns. Achievement completion sits at 74%, with the goat-riding “Tax Goat” trophy earned by 61% of players. Most appreciate the historical satire, though some find the resource economy too restrictive.
PlayPile's Take
No Tithe for Olaf is a quirky pick for fans of strategy and dark humor. Priced at $29.99, it offers 10-15 hours of solid gameplay but lacks long-term polish. The goat-riding mechanic and absurd towers add charm, but repetitive enemy AI and a steep difficulty curve may test patience. With 34 achievements, it’s rewarding for completionists. Pass on it if you prefer refined mechanics, but dive in if you enjoy chaotic, story-light strategy with a side of satire.
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