The Clockwork Thaw

Build clockwork towers and melt back the ice to defend the Archive

Strategy
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Released: Friday, March 13, 2026 Genre: Strategy Controls: Click or tap to select and place towers; keys 1-4 pick towers, Space starts the next wave Platform: Browser (desktop & mobile)

About this game

The Clockwork Thaw is a tower defense game where you place wax turrets, steam engines, sentinels, and paradox coils to stop frozen foes from reaching the Great Archive. Spend wax earned from kills between waves, steam towers thaw the encroaching glacier while coils slow enemies and boost nearby allies. The icy maze grows every few waves, so you must keep reshaping your defenses to survive.

How to play

Click or tap to select and place towers; keys 1-4 pick towers, Space starts the next wave The Clockwork Thaw runs entirely in your browser — no download or sign-up. Press play above, or open it fullscreen for the best experience on phone or desktop.

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