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Steam Strategy / Indie

Sir, We Have an Orc Problem

Defend your base against overwhelming orc hordes in a short tower defense experience with incremental-style meta-progression and powerful active abilities.

Jul 2026

Released

1.9K+

Steam Reviews

Indie

Genre

86.8%

Positive Reviews

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About Sir, We Have an Orc Problem

Sir, We Have an Orc Problem is an incremental-style tower defense game focused on surviving an overwhelming number of orcs with bullets, bombs, and lasers.

Its progression is run-based and persistent: resources from every attempt, won or lost, are used to unlock and upgrade turrets for stronger future defenses.

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Quick Facts

Developer
Mumpitz Games
Platform
Steam
Genre
Indie / Simulation / Strategy
Core Systems

How the Combat Loop Works

The game centers on defending your base from massive incoming orc forces while scaling your damage output to match pressure.

  • Overwhelming Horde DefenseExpect very large enemy counts, including descriptions of tens of thousands of orcs pushing your defenses.
  • Turret-Focused FirepowerBase defense revolves around building up turret strength and using sustained ranged damage to control waves.
  • Active Ability TimingCall in strafing runs, orbital lasers, and nukes to clear dangerous spikes and survive critical moments.
First Steps

Beginner Path for New Players

New players should focus on consistent runs, learning pressure points, and turning every attempt into steady long-term progress.

  • Play for Resources Every RunProgress is not limited to victories; resources are earned even on failed runs and still advance your account.
  • Prioritize Reliable UpgradesUse early resources on turret unlocks and upgrades that improve baseline defense before chasing riskier choices.
  • Save Abilities for EmergenciesHold major active abilities for critical situations where wave pressure threatens to break your setup.
Meta Growth

Persistent Progression

Incremental-style meta-progression is central: each run feeds a larger upgrade tree that increases your future run potential.

  • Run-to-Run MomentumEvery session contributes resources, creating continuous account growth regardless of immediate match outcome.
  • Upgrade Tree FocusUnlock and improve powerful turrets over time to move closer to defeating larger and denser enemy waves.

Gameplay Video

Watch the Game in Action

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Sir, We Have an Orc Problem

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to the most common questions about Sir, We Have an Orc Problem.

Ready to Hold the Line?

Use the wiki to plan your progression, then jump into the official Steam version of Sir, We Have an Orc Problem.