Monsters Are Coming! Rock & Road is an action game developed by Ludogram. It is a city-building survival roguelike set in a fantasy world, wherein players protect a city against hordes of monsters trying to attack and destroy it. They will do so by collecting resources and fortifying their defenses.

Similar in concept to Thronefall or Rift Riff, Monsters Are Coming! Rock & Road combines tower defense mechanics with real-time combat. What makes the experience more interesting is that players will be defending a moving city and dealing with the unique challenges such a condition presents.

On the go defense

In Monsters Are Coming! Rock & Road, you must guide and defend a mobile city through a treacherous land filled with monsters and deadly creatures out to destroy it. Fight on the frontlines as its sole defender, facing relentless waves of enemies in real-time combat. Stay close and don't stray too far from your base, or risk leaving it vulnerable.

To increase your chances of survival, fortify the city walls with defenses like attack towers to reduce enemy numbers or slow them down. You can even construct outposts ahead of the path to achieve the same effect. Choose from different character classes to suit your play style, and pick from random upgrades and bonuses each time you level up to boost your powers.

The other aspect of the gameplay is resource management, as you constantly need to forage for wood, stone, and gold to fuel your city and unlock upgrades. You can also hunt for hidden secrets and challenge side hordes to earn rare and valuable rewards. However, sometimes steep difficulty spikes make bosses and late-game enemy waves feel excessively hard, especially if your build isn’t optimal.

An interesting mash-up

Monsters Are Coming! Rock & Road delivers a unique blend of city-building, roguelike progression, and tower-defense action, challenging players to defend a moving city against relentless monster hordes. Its mix of real-time combat, resource management, and strategic fortification creates engaging and tense gameplay. However, occasional steep difficulty spikes might challenge even seasoned players, making careful planning and adaptive strategies essential for survival.