What are the pros of Forts?

Engaging physics-based building mechanics that reward creativity and structural planning.. Strong replayability driven by an active modding community and custom content.. Highly enjoyable multiplayer experience when played with friends of similar skill levels.. Campaign mode provides a solid foundation and tutorial for learning complex mechanics..

What are the cons of Forts?

Significant skill gap in public matchmaking that can be unwelcoming to new players.. Multiplayer is often dominated by repetitive meta strategies like sniper-spamming.. Frustrating progression gates in the campaign, such as requiring a specific number of stars to advance.. Matches can occasionally stagnate into long, tedious stalemates during the late game..

Forts

Unleash your creativity and strategic prowess in Forts, the exhilarating physics-based RTS! Design, construct, and customize imposing fortresses, bristling with devastating firepower, and blast your opponent’s buildings to rubble!

92%

Very Positive

DeveloperEarthWork Games

PublisherEarthWork Games

Release DateApr 19, 2017

$14.99

Peak Players7.3K

Metacritic74

PlatformsWindows

Action

Indie

Strategy

AI Review Summary

Forts is a physics-based RTS that challenges players to build elaborate, structurally sound fortresses while dismantling their opponents' defenses. The game is highly praised for its creative depth and active modding scene, though it suffers from a steep competitive learning curve and a rigid multiplayer meta.

Pros

Engaging physics-based building mechanics that reward creativity and structural planning.90%
Strong replayability driven by an active modding community and custom content.80%
Highly enjoyable multiplayer experience when played with friends of similar skill levels.80%
Campaign mode provides a solid foundation and tutorial for learning complex mechanics.70%

Cons

Significant skill gap in public matchmaking that can be unwelcoming to new players.90%
Multiplayer is often dominated by repetitive meta strategies like sniper-spamming.80%
Frustrating progression gates in the campaign, such as requiring a specific number of stars to advance.60%
Matches can occasionally stagnate into long, tedious stalemates during the late game.50%

Notable Mentions

Gained significant visibility through popular gaming YouTubers like Blitz and BaronVonGames.
Developed by an Australian studio, which influenced some players' purchasing decisions.

Confidence: 62%

Based on the 101 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Sep 2, 2026

Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak

493

Peak · last 90 days

945

All-time peak

7.3K

Price

Current price

$14.99

Lowest tracked

$7.49since Feb 10, 2026

Review Sentiment

Last 30 days

96%

All-time positive

92%

Review Statistics

Total Reviews25.5K

Positive: 23.5K (92%)Negative: 2.1K (8%)

Reviews from Steam Deck

Dev Response Rate

70h

Avg Playtime at Review

66%

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