Tower defense style game for PC. A selection of tower defense games. Yet Another Zombie Defense – zombie shooter with defense elements
Legend of Keepers- a game in the Dungeon Defender and Roguelite genres from the developers Dungeon Rushers, in which you will manage your own dungeon filled with various monsters, which more and more heroes want to “loot”.
The game has been updated to v0.5.1. Changelog not found.
MarZ Rising is a tactical base defense game that allows you to discover a whole new tower defense gaming experience! Build, manage and defend your Martian base.
The game version has been UPDATED from 04/12/19 to 05/02/19.
Added GOG version of the game. The description can be found.
Armed to the Gears- a combination of shooter, real time strategy and Tower Defense. In a totalitarian future, the government uses robots to enslave the entire population. You are the best engineer of the Rebellion who can hack infantry-class robots and use government weapons against them. Your mission: capture and support every reactor on the map by standing next to them for a few seconds. Captured reactors will provide energy points used to teleport turrets, provide air support, and repair your robot.
The game version has been UPDATED from 0.20190419 to 0.20190522. The list of changes can be found here.
Aurora Dusk- a promising project that incorporates many genres. Defend yourself from waves of various monsters, build protective structures, unite in unions; Build barracks and other structures, hire and train soldiers; Develop the main character, there are about 50 skills and many professions to choose from; Grow trees, raise livestock, mine minerals and minerals, about 20 types of resources in total...
The game has been updated from version 1.4.5 to 1.4.6.
The White Laboratory- an unusual towerdef strategy with realistic physics and sandbox elements, where you need to put together various blocks to create a powerful defense system!
Place blocks wisely to prevent enemy pieces from reaching your base.
The game has been updated from version 1.0.1 to 1.0.2. The list of changes can be viewed.
King Randall's Party- a platformer where you will defend the royal treasury from the King! You are in a fortress that the King is attacking, build block by block from scratch so that he does not get to the treasure.
The game has been UPDATED from alpha to FULL version! The list of changes can be found here.
Project BlockChainZ- tactical tower defense from a third person in real time in a post-apocalyptic world where the survival of humanity depends on you. You must defend the bunker from hordes of zombies and raider attacks with the help of your troops and traps until reinforcements arrive. Zombies are very resistant, so you will need special ammo called BlockchainZ hidden in the raiders' vaults. You must rob them. The more B-Z ammo you steal, the more raiders will attack you.
The game has been updated to v1.0.3b_h2. Changelog not found.
Alien Shooter TD- game in the genre Tower Defense V known universe Alien Shooter! Place soldiers along the entire perimeter of the aliens' route, do not forget about ammunition, as well as the development of your soldiers, open new weapons in special cases and stop the invasion!
The game has been updated from version 1.2.5 to 1.3.0. The list of changes can be viewed.
Grim Nights- a pixel survival strategy where you have to collect resources, expand your village, look for treasures in dungeons, and also train soldiers to defend against the undead!
Actually perfect combination balance, intuitive controls, inventive and complex designs and interesting levels with comic book graphics.
Fieldrunners 2
There is another standard of TD games besides Kingdom Rush and these are Fieldrunners. This is the second part of the game, which creates the classic world of Tower Defense with all its delights. Huge variety and large amount of content.
Plants vs Zombies
Defend your base from zombies using special units that spit, eat and explode enemies. Playing this game is like feeling a breath of fresh air.
Clash of Clans
The game is a mix of TD and strategy. You will have to construct buildings and manage resources. This is an incredibly powerful and high-quality hybrid.
Kingdom Rush: Frontiers
The phrase "the next installment in the series" usually carries a negative connotation, but for Kingdom Rush it comes across as a compliment. New environment, fresh towers and original heroes– all this is packaged in an incomparable game process T.D.
Fieldrunners HD
For fans of the series, the sequel to the greatest game will be a great success. This is the original mobile TD with legendary roots.
Clash Royale
The game appeared thanks to the Clash of Clans team. The product has an interesting mixture of TD, MOBA and card genres. Original gameplay + brilliant effects.
Kingdom Rush Origins
All 3 games in the series are more or less similar. And all of them are actually the best in their genre, not a few!
Royal Revolt!
Internally, the gameplay is very different from classic TD. We advise everyone to try it, because it is thanks to the gameplay, in which you attack rather than defend, that the product has become so popular.
Dead Stop
This is a classic tower defense with elements of zombie attacks. Defend against waves of enemies using wild and unusual towers.
Anomaly 2
Like Royal Revolt, the Anomaly series turns the TD genre on its head. Here you do not defend yourself, but rather attack enemies, passing through the defensive rows of towers. At the same time, you get amazing emotions.
Sentinel 4: Dark Star
Sentinel 4 took years to come out after the acclaimed and legendary 3rd part. I would like to say that the successor feels great. Old school TD + a lot of new features = a winning mixture.
Anomaly Defenders
Anomaly Defenders changes course previous games Anomaly series, but subsequently, it synchronizes with them. Very beautiful shell and unusual gameplay.
CastleStorm - Free to Siege
An example of early TD games that were combined with other genres. Here's a piece from Angry Birds and an obvious hack-n-slash, and all this together looks very harmonious.
Castle Doombad
Castle Doombad flips the usual look of the tower defense genre and makes you a super villain. A very sinister game.
Bad Hotel
The game complements the essence of TD with generative music and an abstract external style, and looks very fresh.
Guns"n"Glory WW2
The main attractive side of Guns`n`Glory is the ability to drag your “towers”, or in fact soldiers, to the place of hostilities, depending on the direction of the attack.
Block Fortress
The game has everything positive sides Minecraft has become one of the best 3D games in the TD genre.
Bardbarian
Bardbarian combines TD, RPG and arcade shooter elements. It sounds illogical from the outside, but it works.
The second part was not as chic as the original. But in terms of its filling, it still offers a lot of interesting things for all those who want to enjoy the iconic TD.
Jelly Defense
The game boasts fun graphics. The gameplay is really pleasing to the eye: the monsters are bright and beautiful.
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*Processor: Intel Dual Core 2.2 GHz
*RAM: 1 GB
*Sound device: DirectX 9.0c compatible
*Video card: with 512 MB video memory (nVidia GeForce 8800 / ATI Radeon HD 4800)
*Free hard disk space: 150 MB
Description: The time of reckoning has come... Hordes of enemies have descended on our settlement and it is You who have the chance to save us. Defend the village from the continuously advancing armies of the undead. Build your own powerful towers to destroy an entire horde of monsters led by the bloodthirsty Leader. Burn on the spot, gradually shoot from small arms or throw lightning at your enemies - the choice is yours! Plunge into fascinating world" " right now!
Add. Information: Run the installation file, install and play.
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2012
Plasm Defense (2012)
Plot: near future. A certain terrorist organization, sponsored by another organization, has developed a portal system that allows almost any item to be moved anywhere in the world. This made it possible for terrorists to move militants right under the noses of the authorities. But they don't use militants, they use robots with nuclear charges...
Year of manufacture: 2012
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Interface language: English
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Mar
2013
Plasm Defense 2 (2013)
In the near future, peace has reigned on planet Earth. Wars stopped because there was no point in them: the division of resources became equal for all remaining countries. With the growth of technology, it became possible to give spacecraft a third escape velocity and after this discovery several spaceships were sent over...
Year of manufacture: 2013
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Developer website: http://falcoware.com
Interface language: English
Platform: PC - Windows XP, Vista, Win7 - Intel Pentium 4 - 512 MB RAM - GeForce 6600 - Sound device compatible with DirectX 9 - DirectX 9 -
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Aug
2012
Tower Wars (2012)
Tower Wars is new and unique game genre Tower Defense. The game combines elements of tower defense, real-time strategy and all-out multiplayer mayhem, all presented in a very nice, fun style.
Year of manufacture: 2012
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Developer's website: http://www.svsgames.com/
Interface language: English
17
Mar
2015
Iron heart. Steam Towers / Iron Heart: Steam Tower (2015)
"Iron Heart" is a strategy based on protecting your base with the help of correctly placed towers and defensive structures. Hordes of invaders penetrate from the depths of the earth and seek to enslave all inhabitants of the surface. A well-armed army of robotic steam engines faces off against the defenders of the planet. Every new level- this is a step deep into the planet in...
Year of manufacture: 2015
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Developer: 8 Floor Games
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operating system: / /7/8
Processor: Pentium IV 1.7 GHz
RAM: 512 MB
Video card: 128 MB
Free space on hard disk: 170 MB
24
Aug
2012
Monument Builders. Eiffel Tower / Monument Builders: Eiffel Tower (2011)
Discover the first game in the Monument Boulders series. Travel to France at the end of the 19th century, immerse yourself in a typical Parisian environment, with its notes of accordion sounding in the cozy streets. However, what awaits you in this country is not an idle holiday, but a very serious matter. After all, not everyone can be trusted to build the great Eiffel Tower! Builds...
Year of manufacture: 2011
Genre: strategy
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Developer's website: http://www.anuman.fr
Interface language: Russian
Platform: PC
Operating system: //Seven
Processor: Pentium IV 1 GHz or equivalent Athlon
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Oct
2010
WW2:Time of Wrath (2009)
From the front lines of France and Russia to the deserts of North Africa and the airfields of Britain, World War II campaigns are at your service in WW2: Time of Wrath. This is a turn-based strategy, which is an improved and expanded continuation of WW2: Road to Victory, where the player will have to make political, economic and military decisions...
Year of manufacture: 2009
Genre: (Turn-based / ) /
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Developer's website: http://www.wastelands-interactive.com/
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Platform: PC
Operating system: Windows® XP or Vista
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Jul
2014
Hegemony Rome: The Rise of Caesar (2014)
Hegemony Rome: The Rise of Caesar is a real-time strategy game and a sequel to Hegemony Gold: Wars of Ancient Greece, modified compared to the previous part. Players will find four new campaigns for Julius Caesar, an improved engine and graphics, as well as new gameplay features.
Year of manufacture: 2014
Genre: (Real-time), 3D
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Developer's website: http://www.longbowgames.com/
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Platform: PC OS: Windows XP / Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8 Processor: 2 GHz Intel Dual Core processor Memory: 3 GB Graphics: 512 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible card Network: Broadband Internet connection Hard Drive: 3 GB
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Sep
2014
Lords of the Black Sun (2014)
Lords of the Black Sun is a turn-based 4X strategy game of epic proportions with a deep economic and political element from the Portuguese studio with randomly generated, "living" universes, a ship designer, spies, 8 playable races and multiplayer. Take control of the empire into your own hands, take part in...
Year of manufacture: 2014
Genre: (Real-time) / 3D
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Developer's website: http://www.arkavistudios.com/
Interface language: English
24
Jan
2010
Everest (2005)
"Everest" is a mountaineering simulator that challenges you to conquer the seven greatest peaks of the world. Before heading to the mountains, you need to put together a team of 4 people. Each of the climbers has their own indicators of moral stability, agility, speed of movement, and your task is to assemble a universal team of true professionals...
Year of manufacture: 2005
Genre: strategy simulator
Developer:
Publisher: Activision Value Publishing
Developer website: www.zone.com
Interface language:
Platform: WindowsXP and higher Pentium 1.0 Mhz RAM: 256 MB
Video card: 128 MB
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Jan
2010
Totem Tribe Deluxe (2010)
An updated edition of everyone's favorite game. For all lovers of puzzle strategies, this is a great addition to the collection. Create your own tribe, protect it, build buildings and solve the ancient mysteries that hide the magical islands in this intuitive game. As you develop, new islands will become available to you...
Year of manufacture: 2010
Genre: strategy
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System requirements: OS: Windows XP/Vista CPU: 800 MHz RAM: 256 MB DirectX: 8.0 or higher
Publication type: license
Interface language: English only
Tablet: Not required
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Sep
2012
Beware Planet Earth! (2012)
The earth is in danger! The Martians want to take away our most valuable resource- our cows! And the machines Barney assembled from scrap materials, and a blaster left behind by some careless alien during the attack, will help us protect them... Game features: - Intense 46 levels in story mode and 18 additional levels in test mode. - ...
Year of manufacture: 2012
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Developer's website: http://lightmare-studio.com/
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Operating system: Windows XP / Vista / 7 »
Processor: Intel Pentium IV with a clock frequency of 1.8 GHz »
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Apr
2015
Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon - Vulkan's Wrath (2015)
During the 2nd War for Armageddon, three teams of Space Marines descend from the skies to aid the besieged defenders of Armageddon Hiveworld. Take control of the Salamanders and relive this epic confrontation in an all-new campaign for Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon.
Release date: The first one was 2008. The second one was 2014.
An arcade-tactical-shooter tower defense game in which players, in the role of a battle mage, will have to fight off countless hordes of orcs and goblins of various stripes. The concept of the game is interesting - Orcs Must Die! – this is a non-standard tower defense, in which there is not even a single tower. Instead, we, in the role of a magician, rush around the location, independently repelling the attacks of enemies and periodically setting up various cunning traps.
The game has several types of weapons, various magic, many traps, and all this can be improved by using skulls - a special currency issued for completing a level on a particular difficulty. Of course, it will not be possible to take your entire arsenal into battle, so players will have to think through their battle tactics and take only what is guaranteed to be useful.
Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten
Release date: 2012
Genre: Fantasy RPG, tower defense
An original hybrid of genres such as tower defense and fantasy RPG, in which the gameplay is built around wide tactical capabilities, deep customization and a strong plot. The combat system is based on tower defense mechanics, with the only difference being that instead of towers we have various traditional RPG heroes. Each hero is individually upgraded, changes equipment, and learns skills.
One of the gameplay features here is a tactical pause, which allows you to give orders to the heroes, but the battles themselves take place in real time. The speed of what is happening on the screen can be changed for the convenience of the player. Separately, it is worth noting the plot, which is built around each character and is always directly related to the gameplay. It's a pleasure to follow him.
Prime World: Defenders
Release date: 2013
Genre: Card Tower Defense
Unusual tower defense and card game. The basis of the gameplay here is traditional for the tower defense genre - there are locations with pre-planned routes for monsters, there are respawn points for all sorts of evil spirits, there is the ability to place and improve towers to stop the endless stream of opponents. But what then is the difference from other similar projects?
The main difference is that towers and their upgrades here are maps that players need to find and upgrade. For each specific level, you will often have to change the deck, selecting the most optimal cards for passing. You can get cards in missions, in the daily lottery and when purchasing boosters (which, by the way, are purchased with in-game currency). Extra cards can be sold or used to improve towers and spells or increase their level.
CastleStorm
Release date: 2013
Genre: Action,
An original project with elements of the tower defense genre, in which we, in the role of Knights or Vikings, build a castle and defend it from enemy attacks. In order to effectively confront our enemies, we have at our disposal a variety of medieval weapons, in particular artillery, grenades, all kinds of throwing weapons and powerful spells.
In addition to tower defense, the game contains elements of strategy and management. We will have to extract various resources and distribute them to improve certain defensive structures. The physics of the game deserves special attention - they are beyond praise here. Destroying enemy castles is incredibly satisfying, especially if you play online with other players.
Kingdom Rush
Release date: 2011
Genre: Fantasy, action, tower defense
An excellent representative of the Tower Defense genre, in which the gameplay is honed to perfection. We have many towers here and endless waves of enemies, and the towers can be upgraded. In addition, we have a hero who moves freely around the map and can turn the tide of battle in a weakened area in favor of the player.
The advantages of the project include good visuals, polished multi-level gameplay that can be addictive, extensive possibilities leveling up, excellent humor and many Easter eggs, abundantly scattered by the developers throughout the levels. If for any reason you missed this game, check it out immediately and you won’t regret your time!
Infested Planet
Release date: 2014
Genre:, action, tower defense
An indie RTS with elements of tower defense, in which we control a group of units, destroy the hordes of monsters and their incubators that are constantly overtaking us, extract resources and build turrets to protect the base. The main task is to destroy monster incubators scattered around the map. Moreover, with each destroyed incubator, opponents will receive improvements and new abilities, allowing them to more effectively resist you and even go on the attack.
To win the game you will need to effectively distribute the resources you obtain, recruiting new soldiers, improving them and supplying them with new weapons. Let’s not forget about the defensive turrets, which will allow you to hold back the ever-growing hordes of enemies. In addition to long-term company, the game contains a battle generator that allows you to play out any battle to your liking.
Bardbarian
Release date: 2014
Genre: Action, arcade, tower defense
Quite an original tower defense, in which we play as a Viking bard, who is not very fond of fighting, but knows how to summon various assistants with the help of his lute-axe. The main task here is to survive the day, which are divided into four stages, while as the player progresses through the levels, he unlocks new units and their upgrades, pumps up his character, improves his village, and also finds new warriors.
The game has simple, but cheerful and addictive gameplay, nice animated graphics, a large selection of troops and, as a result, a variety of tactics, two difficulty levels and three game modes. If you like simple gameplay and the tower defense genre, then this project is definitely worth checking out.
Space Run
Release date: 2014
Genre: Real-time strategy, tower defense
A project that mixed genres such as real-time strategy and tower defense. The main game mechanics here focus on the construction of spaceships. Moreover, it is here that the game elements traditional for “towers” are hidden - the construction of defensive structures, which, in fact, are the key parts of the ship itself.
The gameplay here is as follows - you have a spaceship made of hexagonal shaped panels that fit together to form starships various forms and sizes (depending on the mission). During the mission, you must use available resources, building towers, turrets, rocket launchers, shields and boosters on panels, and survive in extremely unfriendly space, while trying not to lose cargo and complete your task.
Dungeon of the Endless
Release date: 2014
Genre: , strategy, roguelike, RPG, tower defense
Original tower defense with a touch of bagel, role-playing game and tactics, in which we crash on a prison starship over the planet Auriga, find ourselves in a dungeon and try with all our might to break through to the surface, making our way through a string of rooms. Behind each closed door The player can expect both something valuable and whole waves of monsters trying to destroy the crystal lying in the wreckage of the ship.
The gameplay of the game is divided into strategic and "tower". In the strategic part, we, as survivors, explore the dungeon, extract treasures and resources, and in the second, we set up turrets and guard the crystal. The gameplay is designed in such a way that with each new room protecting the crystal becomes more difficult, so the player will constantly have to balance between resource extraction and the desire to explore more rooms and moving to the next floor.
Bloons TD 5
Release date: 2011
Genre: Arcade, tower defense
An in-depth fortress defense game where players can build incredible towers, research upgrades, recruit cool monkey Special Agents (yes, we play as monkeys in this game!) and destroy marbles. Cartoon graphics, nice animation, several modes and incredibly addictive gameplay will appeal to every gamer, regardless of age.
The gameplay here is simple and straightforward - we place armed monkeys on the line, improve them as we play, and try not to miss a single ball. Each of the “towers” has 2 radically different development paths. Players can expect 250 missions, many achievements, 3 difficulty levels and even co-op play!
Deathtrap
Release date: 2015
Genre: Action, RPG, tower defense
An excellent hybrid of tower defense and action-RPG, based on the trilogy The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing, in which the player, both alone and in co-op, defends islands floating in the void from all kinds of evil spirits. The plot here is purely nominal - you go to abandoned outposts to protect nearby cities and towns from hordes of monsters.
Places for traps and towers on each level are marked in advance, however, due to the characteristics of the characters available for play and the tactics used by the player, the gameplay may be completely different. As the character level increases and after completing some special conditions new devices, active and passive skills, etc. are unlocked. In addition to the campaign, the game also has an endless mode, in which the creatures become stronger and angrier, and the internal currency is given just enough for you to survive “with all your might.”
Defend Your Life: TD
Release date: 2015
Genre: Casual game, tower defense
The gameplay does not use any innovations and is generally traditional for the genre. We have several upgradeable towers, many enemies with their own unique characteristics, as well as additional bonuses and powers. Despite its apparent simplicity, the game can be addictive, especially if you are a fan of the genre or just want to while away an evening or two playing “the next towers.”
GemCraft – Chasing Shadows
Release date: 2015
Genre: Action, strategy, tower defense
A continuation of the famous tower defense game in which players receive magic stones and with their help they protect a certain object from monsters. Each stone has its own color, its own level of cut, and they can also be mixed with each other, increasing various parameters. The main resource in the game is manna. With its help, players can manipulate stones, build objects and make improvements.
The main task is to defeat monsters. To do this, players can not only create and upgrade towers, but also use stones to create traps, use them as bombs, and much more. There are also amulets in the game that players can obtain by fulfilling certain conditions. In the finale, players will face a battle with the most terrible monsters, possessed by an evil entity, to defeat which they will have to make every effort.
Dungeon Warfare 1 and 2
Release date: The first - 2015. The second - 2018.
Genre: Arcade, 2D, tower defense
An arcade tower defense game in which the evil dungeon lord tries with all his might to protect his home from countless heroes who want to steal his treasures, or who are simply looking for adventures on their own. To protect dungeons, our protagonist can build traps, improve them, use runes and spells, and much more.
It is noteworthy that as you progress through the game and improve the traps, they become more sophisticated and dangerous, however, the heroes do not sleep, going into dungeons with more powerful equipment. The project vaguely resembles the cult Dungeon Keeper, transferred to the tower defense genre, but the game is not without its own charm and unique finds. It's definitely worth a try.
Fortified
Release date: 2016
Genre: Action, real-time strategy, tower defense
An explosive cocktail of genres such as tower defense, third-person shooter and real-time strategy, in which we find ourselves in an alternative fifties, where earthlings are fighting with their last strength against hordes of Martian robots who want to take over our planet. The game has nice graphics stylized as vintage pulp magazines, four charismatic characters and exciting gameplay.
Our main task is to prevent nuclear missiles from being destroyed before they are launched. At the same time, during the breaks between waves, we can build and improve firing points. It is worth noting that the game makes you think and carefully study the habits of your enemies. Otherwise, you will lose very quickly, and you will have to replay the level from the very beginning. Separately, it is worth noting the boss fights, which you will surely remember for a long time!
Last Hope – Tower Defense
Release date: 2016
Genre: Zombie, tower defense
A tower defense game in which we must protect our settlement from Indians, zombies and even mutants! To complete our task, we can choose one of three heroes, after which the defense itself will begin. To protect ourselves from enemies, we will build powerful towers and also use epic weapons.
In the game you will find bloody battles on three-dimensional maps with the ability to upgrade your chosen hero. Various towers and upgrades allow you to choose your own battle tactics, and the unique skills of each character can turn the tide of any, even the most hopeless battle. The variety of enemies can also please you. Here you will meet all kinds of worms, and mutants of various stripes, and maddened Indians, and, of course, the living dead!
REDCON
Release date: 2016
Genre: Real-time strategy, tower defense
An original tower defense game, more reminiscent of some kind of artillery simulator. Everything is incredibly simple, but at the same time exciting. You are on the left, the enemy is on the right. You have guns, the enemy also has weapons. To win, you need to destroy the location of the “enemy” by controlling one or another weapon.
The controls of the game are simple, but with some features. So, for example, having selected a weapon, we press the attack button, after which the gun will fire until it receives another order. Soldiers flickering in different sides, are controlled in a similar way, and are used for repair work, as well as receiving various bonuses. There are a lot of guns in the game, and almost every one has at least two firing modes. In addition, the player will constantly have to monitor the availability of energy and projectiles. In general, you won't be bored.
HERO DEFENSE
Release date: 2016
Genre: Action, RPG, tower defense
An exciting mix of tower defense, MOBA and RPG genres, in which five brave heroes fight in various arenas to defeat the Count of Necrosis. To achieve their goals, a team of undead hunters will have to stab, tear, hack, shred and burn entire hordes of the undead.
In addition to tower defense elements, the game has a well-developed RPG component, thanks to which players receive ample opportunities to customize characters, developing them in accordance with your playing style (each hero has his own development branch). Since we have five characters under control at once, we need to react quickly, because the price of a mistake here is a restart of the entire level. In addition, each of the heroes has its own strengths and weaknesses.
Kingdom Rush Frontiers
Release date: 2016
Genre: Indie, tower defense
Continuation of one of best representatives The tower defense genre turned out to be no less exciting. In principle, if you are a fan of the previous parts, then you don’t need to read further - pick up the game and go into battle! For the rest, it should be said that this project is an excellent example of a high-quality game in the “Tower Defense” genre. Everything is great here - the polished gameplay, the traditional visual style for the series, and the abundance of humor, as well as all sorts of Easter eggs.
As for the gameplay, it is practically no different from other representatives of the genre. We have missions with a route followed by the enemy, there are points where you can place towers, and there are heroes who, in difficult times, are always able to plug a gap in the defense. Of course, compared to previous parts of the series, there are plenty of innovations here. Thus, the specializations of towers, their properties and improvements have changed dramatically. Now you will have to learn to fight again (which, however, does not in the least interfere with enjoying the game).
Rock 'N' Roll Defense
Release date: 2016
Genre: action, zombies, tower defense, indie, casual, adventure
The original Tower Defense, in which for forty levels we must prevent representatives of various subcultures that are not related to the Rock party from entering the stage. The game has an excellent soundtrack, with recognizable rock compositions, and classic gameplay for such games, in an interesting design.
The gameplay here is structured as follows: we have a stage on which a popular rock band is playing, there is a path winding through the level along which opponents walk, and there are speakers that we must place along the path in order to use music to destroy everything that it moves. Columns can be improved, but ordinary opponents are gradually becoming more diverse (there are more than 20 types) and stronger. In addition, the game contains bosses that are not so easy to kill.
Warstone TD
Release date: 2017
Genre: Fantasy, tower defense
A tower defense game without towers! The gameplay here is built around power stones, on which you can summon various warriors. At the same time, on some maps the power stones will be placed immediately, while on others the player will have to independently decide how best to place them. There are also maps where stones will have to be placed in such a way as to maximize the monsters’ path to the exit (to create a kind of labyrinth).
At the same time, there are also special stones that give warriors various bonuses. On one, the warrior will receive gold for each blow landed, and on the other, he will receive additional lightning damage to the attack. Initially, only peasants are available to players, but as they progress, new, stronger warriors will be revealed, which, moreover, can be improved.
Yet Another Zombie Defense
Release date: 2017
Genre: action, zombies, tower defense, indie, co-op, survival, arena
An indie game whose name speaks for itself – another Tower Defense about zombies. The action here takes place in one location, where our task is to strengthen the defense and survive waves of zombies, which become stronger, faster and more diverse with each appearance.
The game has three modes: standard Defense with waves of zombies, a complicated Endless Night mode and a simple Death Match mode, in which the hero’s skills are pumped to the maximum from the very beginning. At night we fight off the undead, during the day we pump up weapons, improve the hero, build barricades, etc. There is a cooperative.
Legion TD 2
Release date: 2017
Genre: tower defense, strategy, indie, fantasy
Direct continuation of the popular competitive Tower Defense, which is a mod for the game Warcraft III– Legion TD, developed by the same team. In the story, a certain disease has gripped the planet Nova and only a few worthy races are now standing guard over the planet, preventing the scourge from spreading.
The gameplay is based on online battle in 4v4 or 2v2 mode, while players can choose one of many races with their own unique characters. Each player here has his own corridor along which he sends his troops to attack. Enemies are coming towards him. Players must obtain resources, protect their king (the main unit, the loss of which leads to defeat) by placing fighters (analogous to towers) and attack the enemy king, while trying to coordinate their actions. For passing a wave you are given gold, which can be spent on improvements.
Eden Rising: Supremacy
Release date: 2018
Genre: tower defense, fantasy, multiplayer, sandbox, open world
A sandbox with elements of survival and Tower Defense, tailored for multiplayer play. Players here unite in tribes, explore the world and hunt all sorts of creatures (or vice versa), after which they build fortifications and protect the base from waves of monsters. The strength of each wave is known to players in advance, and it can be launched manually. Those. You can explore the world for a long time, collecting resources, and only then stand up to defend your base.
There is no leveling up here as such, and players select their role in battle using equipment that needs to be crafted using resources. At the same time, some equipment cannot be made without a drawing, which still needs to be found. In defense mode, you can use not only your characters, but also traps, fortifications, etc.
Protolife
Release date: 2018
Genre: tower defense, aliens, retro, pixel graphics, strategy, indie
Pixel Tower Defense with original mechanics, in which you, as colonists, have to fight against a proto-creature similar to crimson biomass, which sleeps during the day and grows at night. For this reason, the gameplay here can be divided into two phases: during the day we try to recapture the territory, and at night we try to protect everything we have.
Defensive structures in the game are built from blocks, which can be arranged in different ways to obtain various buildings and towers with different characteristics. An unusual enemy - growing living biomass can seep into even the smallest gap in the defense, so its spread should be constantly monitored. Control here is carried out directly through the construction robot (even without the help of a mouse!), which imposes some restrictions on the gameplay - if you get carried away with construction on one side of the base, you will have to run for a long time to the other side, not having time to break through the defense.
Dig or Die
Release date: 2018
Genre: tower defense, pixel graphics, strategy, indie, open world, co-op, sandbox
A two-dimensional sandbox with Tower Defense elements, in which we must get out of the planet on which we ended up as a result of the breakdown of our spaceship carrying cargo. The whole essence of the game comes down to exploring the world, extracting resources and surviving under constant massive attacks of alien creatures. To protect the base, the player can build various turrets, traps and other defensive structures. At the same time, it is important to remember that water in the game world operates according to all the laws of physics, and rain that suddenly begins on the surface may well flood your devices.
The advantages of the project also include the presence of a cooperative and several modes in which, for example, players begin their journey in a cave at the bottom of the ocean or on one of hundreds of flying islands. There is also a base defense mode, without exploring the world.
Now it's time to talk about the best games in the genre, which is one of the most popular in the App Store. Tower defense or immediately took root on mobile devices thanks to simplified controls that conventional strategies could not boast of. Today we bring to your attention the seven best games in this genre, which debuted on the app store over the past two years. Go!
1. Anomaly 2
Developer/Publisher: 11 bit Studios/Chillingo
Version: 1.3.1
The Anomaly series instantly fell in love with a huge number of players. Excellent technological graphics, a fascinating plot and an endless fight against alien invaders - these are the main features of the entire series and in particular. The game is different from typical tower defense games in terms of gameplay. Let's just say this is tower defense in reverse. Players do not have to build towers, but overcome them using a squad of combat vehicles. Great tactical mode and a variety of units included. But there is also multiplayer available...
2. Royal Revolt 2
Developer/Publisher:flaregames
Version: 1.6.0
Next up is another original Tower Defense - a sequel to the fairly popular strategy Royal Revolt. The second part retained the features of the gameplay, which combines the “reverse mechanics” of Anomaly and elements of classic strategies. The player must not only break through the enemy’s defenses, but also use numerous units that are constantly being built at the base to do this. In addition, the hero himself takes part in the battle, who represents a very formidable force on the battlefield. many players liked it less than, but both games deserve close attention for their dynamics and original discoveries in gameplay.
3. Plants vs. Zombies 2
Developer/Publisher: PopCap/Electronic Arts
Version: 3.2.1
There are probably no people who do not know about the famous confrontation between plants and zombies. The game is a phenomenon, comparable in its popularity to the unforgettable Angry Birds. It is based on the classic Tower Defense mechanics, transferred to small area land where the player needs to plant plants to counteract numerous zombies. I took the second part under my wing Electronic Arts, which means the presence of in-app purchases and other little things that are unpleasant for players. But the game mechanics themselves have made a qualitative step forward, and the gameplay has become very diverse. One of the best games on the App Store of all time.
4. Kingdom Rush Origins
Developer/Publisher: Ironhide Game Studio
Version: 1.2
Next in our selection is a follower of one of the best games in the genre - Kingdom Rush Origins. The classic gameplay, coupled with a fantasy setting, has long appealed to all fans of tower defense, but in the Kingdom Rush series these components are elevated to the absolute. Accordingly, we have excellent gameplay, many units and possible tactics, as well as nice graphics. The only drawback that the developers stubbornly maintain is the division of the game into versions for iPhone and iPad. An extremely strange solution in a modern app store. However, this has a very small effect on the popularity of the game.
5. Bardbarian
Developer/Publisher: Bulkypix
Version: 1.4
Another original representative of the genre. Here we're talking about not so much about protecting the towers, but about protecting the village from all evil spirits by a barbarian metal worker. The original concept and a number of unusual discoveries in the gameplay make the game extremely interesting. Several types of units can come to the hero's aid, but predictably the most powerful weapon in the game is music. In general, the game is available for free, so it is highly recommended to check it out. There aren't that many original Tower Defense games out there.
6.Castle Doombad
Developer/Publisher:
Version: 1.1.2
Fabulous Tower Defense invites players to find themselves on the other side of the barricades. Here we do not fight evil, but ourselves act on its side. As the owner of the castle where the princess is imprisoned, with the help of ingenious traps and devices it is necessary to repel the encroachments of numerous knights and heroes. The original gameplay is complemented by equally original graphics and weapons - an excellent experiment, which also turned out to be quite successful.
7. OTTTD
Developer/Publisher: SMG Studio
Version: 1.25
Finally, the bloodiest Tower Defense in this collection. The game with an intricate name strictly adheres to the canons of the genre, adding to them only heroes that the player can control to support the towers. Funny opponents die by the hundreds, littering the ground with their bodies. It all looks impressive. The game proved to be very popular, moved to OS X and is available for download in the Mac App Store. Recommended for fans of tower defense in the strict canons of the genre.