Defense of the 13th City
A 2023 js13kGames entry by Kimbatt — under 13KB of pure craft.
Browser game
Opens at js13kGames
About Defense of the 13th City
Defense of the 13th City is a strategy game by Kimbatt, submitted to the js13kGames 2023 competition. Like every js13k entry, it was built from scratch in under 13 kilobytes — code, art, audio and all — which is an extraordinary constraint that forces clever, focused design. It was recognised in the 2023 competition.
This entry is part of our catalogue because it represents the spirit of the size-limited game jam: complete, playable experiences distilled to their essence. Play it on the official js13k showcase to see what fits in 13KB.
How to Play
Most js13kGames entries use keyboard or mouse controls. Click through to the official js13kGames page for Defense of the 13th City to see the in-game instructions, as controls vary per entry.
Generally: arrow keys or WASD for movement, mouse for point-and-click titles, and space for primary actions. Many entries display their controls on a title screen.
Key Features
- Built in under 13 kilobytes (code, art, audio)
- Submitted to js13kGames 2023
- Author: Kimbatt
- Competition-recognised entry
Source & Licence
- Author / Project
- js13kGames
- Licence
- source-available
- Released
- 2023
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