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Shieldwall

Third-person Roman battle simulator mixing squad command and direct combat

Nezon Production · Released Apr 18, 2023

ActionCasualIndieSimulationStrategy

Reviews
Very Positive
86% of 7,648
Recent reviews
Mostly Positive
77% of 61 in 30 days
Players
44
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
1 year ago
Mar 22, 2025
Minimum PC
GeForce GTX 670
6 GB RAM · 8 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Shieldwall?

A third-person tactical battle simulator set during Caesar's campaigns in Gaul. You fight as a squad leader, issue basic formation commands, capture and defend positions, and lead troops through campaign missions or online PvP matches for two to four teams.

For you if...

  • +you want direct combat mixed with simple squad commands
  • +you enjoy lighthearted Roman battles and a challenging campaign
  • +you have friends for competitive multiplayer matches

Not for you if...

  • −you expect deep tactics and extensive unit control
  • −you dislike repetitive point-capture battles and difficulty spikes
  • −you want extensive post-campaign content or mod support

What players say

86% of 7,648 reviews are positive · 77% of 61 in the last 30 days

Players praise the simple squad-leading concept, the campaign's challenge, and multiplayer battles with friends. Common complaints cite repetitive objectives, limited tactical control, erratic or unfair AI, and flag spawning that can create stalemates; players also report that public online matches are difficult to find.

Players over time

▼ -66% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 108 players on Oct 4, 2026.

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How many players finish Shieldwall?

3.7% of Steam players have unlocked «16. Finale», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

Shieldwall screenshot 1

Shieldwall system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 670, 6 GB RAM, 8 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
64-bit Windows 10
Processor
Intel CPU Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz / AMD CPU Phenom II X4 940
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 or AMD R9 270
Memory
6 GB RAM
Storage
8 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Recommended

OS
64-bit Windows 10
Processor
Intel CPU Core i7 3770 3.4 GHz / AMD CPU AMD FX-8350 4 GHz
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD R9 290X
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
8 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Does Shieldwall have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP online. It also has a single-player mode.

Does Shieldwall run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • Default configuration is not performant
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
43
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Turkish.

Does Shieldwall use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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