About Outhold
Outhold is a short, minimalist idle tower defense game where every run tests how long your Holdout can survive. Enemies arrive in waves, and the run lasts as long as your defenses hold.
Losing is part of the plan. Whatever you gather during a run goes into upgrades on a large skill tree, and the next attempt starts stronger. Stack enough of those upgrades and waves that once flattened you start to melt away before they get close.
The skill tree is where you make your choices. Different branches lead to different builds, so you can shape your power around the way you like to play. A full playthrough takes around half an hour, and you can play Outhold online right here in your browser.
How to Play Outhold
- Click inside the game window first, then use the mouse to work through the menus and start a run.
- Hold out against the incoming waves for as long as you can.
- When the run ends, spend the resources you collected on the skill tree.
- Pick upgrades that support one build instead of spreading them everywhere.
- Start another run and try to beat your best wave.
- Repeat until your Holdout can wipe out everything that comes at it.
What to Expect in Outhold
Outhold lives in the loop between runs. A single attempt is quick, and the real decisions happen on the skill tree, where you plan the next build and then test it against the waves. Seeing a new path carry you further than before is the reward that keeps you going.
As an idle tower defense game, it blends its two halves cleanly. The waves bring tower defense tension, and the steady climb in power brings the pull of an incremental game. The style is clean and minimal, so the screen stays readable even when it gets busy, and you can play Outhold free for a complete run in about thirty minutes.
Tips for Outhold
- Do not worry about early losses. The first runs exist to earn resources, and the first few upgrades make a big difference.
- Choose a direction on the skill tree. Upgrades that work together beat a scattered mix.
- Switch builds when you stall. With a tree this large, a new approach can break through a wave that keeps beating you.
- Compare how far each run gets. It shows you which upgrades are pulling their weight.
- If the browser version stutters, close other heavy tabs. A downloadable version of Outhold runs smoother and has sharper graphics.
Who Made Outhold
Outhold was made by Tellus Games, who released it on itch.io. It was built in Godot, with music by Robin Björklund. FunClicker embeds the creator's own version so you can play it here without downloading anything. We did not make the game, and the credit for its design, code, and art belongs to its creator. You can find the original on the Outhold page on itch.io.
FAQ
Is Outhold free?
Yes. Outhold is free to play on FunClicker, right in your browser, with nothing to install and no account to make. Click inside the game window, start a run and see how long your Holdout survives. A complete playthrough takes around half an hour, so it fits into a single evening.
How do you play Outhold?
Start a run and defend your Holdout against waves of enemies for as long as you can. When it falls, spend the resources you collected on the skill tree, then start again stronger. Click inside the game window first and use the mouse for the menus and the upgrade tree.
What is the goal of Outhold?
The goal is to grow powerful enough to wipe out every wave that comes at your Holdout. You get there over many runs, using each one to earn resources and each upgrade to push a little further. The moment your build clears everything without breaking a sweat is the payoff for all those attempts.
Who made Outhold?
Outhold was made by Tellus Games, who released it on itch.io. It's a game by Joel Besada and Robin Björklund, built in Godot, and Robin Björklund also wrote the music. FunClicker embeds their own web build, and the Who Made section above links to the original.
Can I play Outhold on a Chromebook or phone?
A Chromebook should run it, since Outhold plays in a normal browser tab and mostly needs the mouse. On a phone it may load, but the skill tree and menus are made for a bigger screen, so a laptop or desktop is the better choice. Close other tabs if it feels slow.
Is Outhold unblocked at school?
Outhold unblocked access depends on your school's network. The game needs only a browser tab, with no download, but whether it opens is up to the network's filters, which we do not control. If FunClicker loads for you, the game should load too.
Is Outhold an idle game or a tower defense game?
It's both. Each run plays like tower defense, with your Holdout facing waves of enemies. Between runs it works like an incremental game, where resources turn into permanent upgrades and your power climbs over time. That mix makes Outhold an idle tower defense game for players who like seeing steady growth.
How long does Outhold take to beat?
Outhold takes about half an hour from the first run to a powerful build. Runs are short, so most of that time goes into the cycle of playing, upgrading and trying again. How fast you get there depends on the paths you choose on the skill tree.
