Tower Defense

A kingdom under attack

The story in Tower Defense is short and clear. Monsters are invading, and they arrive in waves. There is no time to waste, because the towers you build are the only thing standing between the horde and your land. Survive every wave and the kingdom stays safe; fall behind and the monsters get through.

Arrows, stones and the elements

Your first line of defense is made of simple weapons like arrows and stones. They are useful, but the game warns that they will not always do the job alone. That is where the elements come in. Using them to your advantage is how you deal with the monsters that the basic towers cannot handle, so it pays to think about when to bring them into the fight.

Thinking like a defender

This is a strategy game at heart. Speed matters, since the game asks you to build fast, but so does choosing the right kind of defense for each wave. Watching how the monsters come at you and reacting with the right towers is the core of every battle.

Why give it a try

If you enjoy games where you plan a defense and then watch it hold, Tower Defense offers that classic idea in a straightforward package. It is a good pick for a short session of planning and building, and you can play it right away in your browser without installing anything.