Tower Defense games ( "Tower defense", English.) fully correspond to their name. We build turrets to protect ourselves from hordes of cockroaches/flies/zombies/planes/squares, etc., for successful defense we receive coins/bonuses/resources, for which we build/improve turrets to protect ourselves from the hordes... Well, you get the idea.
It may sound boring, but in practice these are quite exciting games with a simple interface. Our rating today will allow you to get acquainted with the 5 best representatives of this genre. By the way, some of the presented games belong to the Castle Defense subgenres, but we will summarize everything under one name, which is more familiar to a wide circle.

By the way, games like Dota and LoLa (MOBA) appeared solely due to the popularity of Tower Defense. DotA has a lot from TD: endless “batches” of attacking units, defensive towers... So this modest genre, which has contributed to the development of the gaming industry, cannot be underestimated.

Dota fans create TD cards, as if hinting: “This classic Dota is so boring! We want TD!”

However, anyone can troll dockers - it’s better to move directly to the subject

5 Best Tower Defense

Year of issue: 2012 Publisher: NevoSoft

Probably, in order to position their toy as fun for all ages, the developers decided to cheat and declare the soldiers to be toys. As a result, children can mow down the attacking hordes without any hesitation. The concept turned out to be popular, so the second and third parts of this TD were published.

4th place. Bloons TD 5

Year of issue: 2012 Publisher: Ninja Kiwi
Starting with a simple flash game, the guys from Ninja Kiwi were able to create a whole series of confrontations between funny monkeys who hold back the invasion of... balloons. To finally consolidate the success, version 5 was released in Flash for PC in 2012.

3rd place. Turrets

Year of issue: 2010 Publisher: Alawar A game with cartoon graphics and the same cartoon monsters. Some of the “monsters” look so cute and harmless that even dancing Groot is jealous of them: an obvious target for a child audience. But despite this, “Turrets” also became popular among the older generation.

2nd place. Kingdom Rush

Year of issue: 2011 Publisher: Armor Games The beloved TD became popular, probably due to a small innovation: the presence of heroes. They were able to significantly influence the outcome of the confrontation, gradually improving their skills. In 2013, the second part, Kingdom Rush: Frontiers, was released.

Install defensive towers, upgrade their power and destroy crowds of enemies crawling through intricate labyrinths to get a reward and move on to the next level. Tower defense games are an exciting mixture of strategy, puzzle and arcade.

And this selection contains the best of them on PC for 2018. Only with multiplayer or co-op.

1. Legion TD 2 – living towers and protecting the king

"Legion TD 2" is not the most classic, but a cool representative of the genre. Even the story of its appearance is interesting - the game grew into a full-fledged project from a fan mod for Warcraft III.

Video games Legion TD 2

The game is very friendly to beginners, but not so simple upon closer inspection. And teamwork is also important here.

• Game website: http://beta.legiontd2.com

2. Yet Another Zombie Defense – zombie shooter with defense elements

Yet Another Zombie Defense is a dynamic top-down shooter. Build fortifications during the day and repel zombie attacks at night, but remember that each next wave is stronger than the previous one.

Video games Yet Another Zombie Defense

Pay attention to the HD edition - the cost is symbolic, and the picture is significantly improved compared to the original.

• Steam page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/674750/

3. Mushroom Wars 2 – casual wars of fighting mushrooms

“Mushroom Wars 2” is a cross-platform strategy for PC and mobile devices with rich graphics and intuitive gameplay.

Video games Mushroom Wars 2

This is a bright, funny time killer with a variety of maps, good sound and addictive gameplay. At high levels, everything is not as simple as it seems.

• Game website: https://mushroomwars2.com/ru/

4. Castle Story – voxel building of castles

“Castle Story” is an indie real-time strategy game where the player does not do the main work himself, but entrusts it to hardworking little yellow men.

Video games Castle Story

The gameplay is simple, and the story campaign is a little lacking, but you definitely won’t find anything like it among the competitors.

• Game website: http://www.castlestory.net/

5. Orcs Must Die! Unchained – destroy the orcs at any cost

"Orcs Must Die! Unchained” – the title already says it all. The orcs must die, and along with them the other evil spirits attacking the player. This is the third part of the famous series.

Video games Orcs Must Die! Unchained

The sabotage mode is interesting - one team is trying to prevent the orcs from reaching the portal, and the second is stopping them from some alternative world. The game has three-dimensional graphics, a Russian interface, and excellent sound.

• Game website: https://orcsmustdie.com/#!/en

6. Dungeon Defenders II – a beautiful fantasy world

Dungeon Defenders II is a classic representative of the genre with RPG elements and a colorful fantasy world.

Video game Dungeon Defenders II

There is also a competitive mode for ten players. We strongly recommend it to get acquainted with the genre - getting into the game is simple, and the gameplay is interesting.

• Game website: https://dungeondefenders.com/2/

7. Toy Soldiers: Complete – toy wars

“Toy Soldiers: Complete” is a complete version of the famous tower defense series with control of toy tanks and soldiers in a children’s room.

Video games Toy Soldiers: Complete

Place towers, wait for enemies to attack and conduct aimed fire at the enemy, not forgetting to refuel tanks and planes with helicopters. There are several different modes and mini-games.

• Steam page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/262120/

8. Warstone TD – tower defense without towers

"Warstone TD" - cartoonish graphics, an interesting story and a complete absence of towers, successfully replaced by war stones.

Video games Warstone TD

The more you immerse yourself in the game, the harder it is to believe that such a high-quality, exciting project was created by a team of only three people. An excellent timekiller for a couple of evenings.

• Steam page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/562500/

9. Bloons TD 5 – fighting monkeys against balloons

“Bloons TD 5” - the famous toy has moved from mobile devices to computers, acquiring improved graphics. And with the gameplay, everything was fine with her before.

Video games Bloons TD 5

This is a case where there isn't much to say about the gameplay, but it still manages to be addictive. There is multiplayer.

• Steam page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/306020/

10. Dig or Die – tower defense, sandbox and strategy

“Dig or Die” is a sci-fi action game about a team of astronauts trying to escape from an uncharted planet after a ship crash.

Video games Dig or Die

Realistic physics, a large number of biomes and enemies, cooperative passage. And a cozy retro picture with a side view to boot.

• Game website: http://gaddygames.com/site/

For anyone who is not yet familiar with the tower defense genre, we recommend trying at least one game from this collection; they are great for making a positive first impression. Well, if tower defense is still not for you, just go to other collections on the site.

Tower defense games have been very popular for a long time; the development of mobile phones has brought new breath to this industry. These types of games are especially good for phones. Below you will find the 13 best tower defense games for Android in 2019, in our opinion.

Best overall game: Plants vs. Zombies 2

Almost everything is perfect here, and the game is absolutely free. It has an excellent level of detail, a nice graphic style, and a lot of tactical possibilities. There is a good variety of maps in which the player’s tasks may differ. In addition, the game offers different mini-games in the same tower defense genre.

The player will have to install a number of plants with different characteristics and abilities. From ordinary sunflowers that give a boost of energy to plants that throw peas. There are even carnivorous plants that absorb opponents. The main sled is a rectangular area of ​​5 by 9 cells in the backyard of a dwelling. The house is besieged from all sides by armies of zombies. Among them are newspaper readers, football players, crazy gardeners and more.

Tower defense for RPG fans: Kingdom Rush

This is another free tower defense game that is ready to offer a large selection of actions and ways to contain monsters. Kingdom Rush should appeal not only to RPG fans, but also to other gamers. It has impeccably crafted gameplay, and a significant portion of the game is occupied by the role-playing element. As you progress, you will have to develop the hero and find the best equipment for him.

Kingdom Rush is very reminiscent of today's popular MOBA games, in which tower defense plays a significant role. Overall, the developers managed to create a very successful mixture with an RPG, which all Tower Defense fans should appreciate.

Tower defense for professional players: Defense Zone 3 HD

Free tower defense for Android with a realistic design, which has a huge selection of modern defense equipment. The choice of protective equipment is much wider than most other games. Instead of protecting your own base from simple monsters, the emphasis is on large-scale military battles involving tanks and anti-aircraft guns.

The game not only looks great, but the gameplay is also okay. There are plenty of tactical possibilities. The depth of development of the game is impressive. True, a beginner will have to spend a lot of time to understand its intricacies, but for true connoisseurs this is not a problem.

Tower defense for kids or beginners: Bloons TD 6

In almost all games, the main enemies are soldiers, knights, and monsters, but in Bloons TD 6 you have to defend against balloons. Although the balloons themselves are not too different from other attackers, since they have the same abilities as enemies in other games. The player will have to place monkey defenders who, with the right tactics, will be able to repel opponents. There are also special attacks that allow you to change the tide of battle.

The game provides access to a lot of levels, and there are also various add-ons. Important advantages are the cooperative mode and special tasks. All this is aimed at ensuring that the gamer can spend a lot of time in the game. The cost of the application is quite justified. Of course, you should look at other games to understand whether Bloons TD 6 is worth the money.

Tower Defense for Collectors: Defenders 2: Tower Defense CCG

This is a kind of hybrid between Tower Defense and card collecting. Here the hero will have to collect various cards and open more defensive fortifications. Most likely you have already guessed that the game is shareware. To access the best, unique towers you need to donate.

To get to the place where it is difficult to complete tasks without real money, you will have to spend dozens of hours. The game has over 40 types of towers, 20 different spells and even 29 bosses. Another interesting point is the presence of a PVP mode. There are also a lot of tasks that complicate the passage of the game.

Retro Tower Defense: Dungeon Defense

This game is reminiscent of the concept of Plants vs. Zombies. On the left you will have to build fortifications with various heroes. Hordes of monsters are constantly attacking the player from the right. A distinctive feature in comparison with other games is that much more depends on the player than the usual installation of a building.

It is possible to collect different types of weapons and upgrades directly during the match, this significantly increases the defensive ability of the base. Dungeon Defense is a small retro-style game made by just 1 developer. It makes sense to buy it for fans of active TD games and those who don’t want to overpay; the price here is reasonable.

Tower defense with a special charm: Swamp Attack

The main difference between Swamp Attack is its colorful design and highly detailed textures. There are a lot of possibilities here in terms of gameplay. The main character is an ordinary “redneck” who is conveniently located on the veranda and does not want uninvited guests. His task is to shoot different animals with weapons.

The characters here are really strange: beavers with weapons, confused crocodiles, mosquitoes and other monsters. The hero's arsenal includes various firearms: machine guns, machine guns, a flamethrower and even an atomic bomb.

Tower Defense for Explorers: Dig Defender

Just by the name of the game you can understand that the essence of the game is defense and digging. Need to dig something? Exactly. Each level has a separate map to explore. The hero's task is to dig a path along which the attackers will follow. Eventually they will have to be killed.

The game contains over 70 levels, there is a survival mode where you need to fight for a dominant position on the stairs. There is an achievement system implemented here, and updates are constantly coming out. Another important point is the absence of paid resources that would interfere with development in the game.

Tower defense and strategy: Guns’N’Glory WW2

The developers managed to successfully combine the popular TD genre with real-time strategy. Instead of the usual construction of defensive structures, the player has the opportunity to control tanks. With their help, it is precisely the task of stopping the enemy.

This is a completely successful combination of genres, which made the game more dynamic and intriguing. The game has a lot of types of equipment to unlock; there are also quite enough modes here for a long game.

Tower defense for challenge lovers: Element TD

It is a classic game of this genre, where opponents simply run from the beginning of the map to the other end, where the base is located. Your only goal is to stop them from reaching their goal. The game is characterized by simple graphics and uncomplicated gameplay.

The name of the game comes from the element control mechanics. Depending on the selected element, the selection of protective structures available for placement changes. Thanks to this approach, you can set different difficulty levels and complete missions with a limited set of structures. There are 44 towers, 50 types of monsters, and 5 difficulty levels to choose from. As you progress, you can earn 30 achievements. Element TD really deserves attention, especially for such a price.

Shaped Tower Defense: Infinitodes

In Infinitodes there are no traditional heroes or vehicles that constantly move around the map. Various figures have rebelled and other forms engage them in battle to the death. It is important to prevent the various circles, triangles, etc. from reaching the goal. The graphics of the game are extremely simple and uncomplicated.

The main feature of Infinitodes is the huge size of the levels, which can reach up to 1024 tiles. Countless structures have to be placed on it to counter these “dirty” balls. The game has hundreds of levels and constant updates. This is an endless game, the further you develop, the more rewards await you.

Tower defense on a grand scale: Clash of Clans

The hype around the game most likely did not pass by the reader. It's not so much tower defense as it is village defense. One of the main goals of the game is to build a village to extract resources. However, it is not enough to earn resources; they also need to be protected from other players.

It will not be possible to repel attacks in real time. But it is possible to observe successful or failed attacks after they are completed. This helps to notice weaknesses in defense and take the necessary measures for the safe life of the population. Destroy towers, increase walls, rearrange buildings. There is no need to worry, because even after the robbery, the settlement remains alive, but is deprived of a certain amount of resources.

The player also has the opportunity to attack other players; to do this, he needs to gather a strong detachment of troops and throw them at the enemy settlement.

Base Destruction: The Anomaly Series

Studio 11 bit has launched 3 games in this genre, their peculiarity is that the player takes the side of the attack. This means that the hero will have to create and improve a combat unit. It includes various vehicles to safely pass the towers.

A distinctive feature of the game is the ability to change the route while moving (not in all levels). In this way, you can choose a safer path or the one where there are towers from which the squad is best protected. The game supports multiplayer mode, in which you have the opportunity to take the defensive side.

Why did 3 games in the series receive only one mention, and then last? It's very simple, they haven't received any updates for the last 4-5 years. Naturally, the lack of support can lead to installation problems on devices with new OS versions. In addition, these games are paid.

This list is just our personal impression of tower defense games for Android. If you know any other good games, write about it in the comments.

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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 leveling opportunities, 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, hiring 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 of various shapes 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

An original tower defense with a touch of roguelike, role-playing and tactics, in which we crash on a prison starship over the planet Auriga, find ourselves in a dungeon and try our best to break through to the surface, making our way through a string of rooms. Behind each closed door, the player will find 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 structured in such a way that with each new room it becomes more difficult to protect the crystal, so the player will constantly have to balance between extracting resources, 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 a 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’s level increases and after certain special conditions are met, 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 “from last strength."

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 use them to protect an 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. The soldiers, flickering in different directions, 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 the tower defense elements, the game has a well-developed RPG component, thanks to which players have ample opportunities to customize their characters, developing them in accordance with their 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

The continuation of one of the best representatives of the tower defense genre turned out to be no less exciting. In principle, if you are a fan of the previous installments, 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, which can be used to 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

A 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 create different structures 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 where 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.

Creeper World- tactical strategy with elements Tower Defense. The main task at each stage is to open portals to another world by charging the generators.
The game has 55 different levels, several game modes, and unique gameplay. There is an editor with which you can create your own maps.

The game has been updated from version 0632 to 0800 (Anniversary Edition). No changelog found.

Kingdom Rush: Frontiers- continuation of one of the most successful and popular TD. New towers, heroes, enemies, maps, abilities, bosses, etc. await you.

Awards:
CNET: "Fast and exciting gameplay makes Kingdom Rush Frontiers a must-have pick for tower defense fans.."
148Apps: "Sometimes more *is* better."
Pocketgamer: "It"s a brilliantly entertaining game that sucks you into its world and refuses to let you go. "
Toucharcade: "...one of the most well-rounded TD titles out there."
SlidetoPlay: "Kingdom Rush Frontiers takes everything that made the first game so fiendishly habit forming and adds lots of nice new tweaks and content."

The version of the GOG edition has been UPDATED from 2.3.0.5 to 2.4.0.6. Changelog not found.

The game version has been UPDATED from 1.4.4 to 3.2.10.

Ratropolis is a charming and challenging 2D strategy game where you build your decks of cards and try to build and protect your small colony of rats from waves of bloodthirsty predators. IN Ratropolis You control a small colony of cute little rats who fight for survival against waves of hungry cats and other dangerous predators. You must defend your central base, build buildings on both sides of it, expand your territory, and recruit different types of military units to defend the base. But it all plays a lot faster than it looks, since most of your actions happen in real time and are done by playing cards from a deck you collect as you play.

The game has been updated to v1.0.1401. Changelog not found.

Empires in Ruins- a mixture of 4x strategy and tower defense, in a gloomy world filled with black humor. Conquer, build, defend and play the role of angry Sergeant Hans Heimer in his personal vendetta against "the system".

The game has been updated to v0848.05. List of changes inside the news.

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!

The game has been updated from version 1.2 to 1.2.2. The list of changes can be viewed.

Cult Of The Abyss- survival horror sandbox about survival with a dog companion, with elements of Tower Defense, magic, crafting, gardening, endless locations and base construction, as well as its protection at night. You find yourself in a ruined world ruled by a dark apocalyptic cult. In this whimsical journey, you play as a boy named Quest, who is not alone and travels with his best friend Dippy, the dog. You both need to hunt, explore, and survive while you try to find your way home. You build your own shelters, protect and defend them to avoid being captured by the creepy creatures that hunt you at night.

The game has been updated to version dated 10/29/2019. Changelog not found.

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”.

Now in Russian.

The game has been updated to v0.5.2.3. An update called "blood and tears" with two hours of gameplay.

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. The list of changes can be found here.

The version of the GOG edition has been UPDATED from 1.0.gogp210519_(64bit)_(29677) to 1.0.gogp180619_(64bit)_(30416).