Build a working town
Farms, bakeries, sawmills and mines supply each other, and every building helps on defense. Bakeries toss bread. Sawmills roll logs.
An independent studio making bright, thoughtful games for players of every age.
Keepers of the Crown
A cozy, strategic tower defense game set inside a pop-up storybook. Build a busy little town, line the road with towers and protect the kingdom's crown from Zolgar, Snagtooth and their dragons.
- Tower defense with a working town behind it.
- 54 levels across five storybook chapters.
- Coming to Windows PC.
We're inviting a small group of players to the closed beta.
Requests must come from an adult (18+). Parents are welcome to request access for their family.
Inside Keepers of the Crown
A road to hold, a town to run and a story to finish. Easy to learn, with plenty of room for strategy.
Grow your defenses
Upgrade towers through three tiers, then choose a branch that fits how you like to play. Build at any time, even mid-wave.
Call on castle magic
Unlock spells like a knight who patrols the road and a wizard who casts from the castle spire.
A storybook campaign
Four seasonal chapters and a fiery finale, told on the pages of a pop-up book. Hard mode waits for players who want more.
Where we are
Keepers of the Crown is playable today with a small group of testers. Here's the road ahead.
Closed betaNow
Families are playing early builds and sending feedback from inside the game.
Polish
Balancing levels, smoothing rough edges and adding the features testers ask for most.
Launch
A full release on Windows PC. Beta testers will hear about it first.
Bonk-a-Goblin
A tiny taste of goblin defense. Tap or click goblins before they reach the castle. Thieves carrying gold are worth 3 points.
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About Gilson Games
Gilson Games is an independent game studio based in Round Rock, Texas. We make colorful, welcoming games that are easy to pick up and satisfying to master, for kids, parents and everyone in between.
Keepers of the Crown is our first game. It's being shaped right now by feedback from our beta testers, one build at a time.
Questions, press or partnerships: [email protected]
Easy to start, deep to master
Simple controls up front, real strategy underneath.
Made for families
Games parents and kids can enjoy on the same couch.
Built with care
Hand-tuned levels, playful art and plenty of little surprises.
Questions
Who can join the closed beta?
Anyone 18 or older can request access, and parents are welcome to request a spot for their family. Spots are limited, so we add testers in small groups.
What do I need to play?
A Windows PC. We include system requirements and install steps with every beta invite.
Is Keepers of the Crown right for kids?
Yes. It's designed for players of all ages, with cartoon-style action and a gentle learning curve. Hard mode is there for anyone who wants a bigger challenge.
How do I send feedback or report a bug?
Use the Feedback button in the game's menu to send a note and an optional screenshot, or email us at [email protected].
When will the game launch?
We haven't announced a release date yet. Beta testers will hear about it first.
What do you do with my information?
Only what you send in the beta form, used only to run the beta. No ads, no tracking, no selling. Read the full Privacy Policy.