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Defense Games
Spend hours of fun battling opponents of all shapes and sizes! Defend towers, fight zombies, and more in the best defense games on the market today.
Ever feel like you want to storm a castle or battle a zombie? With an assortment of the best defense games in the genre available at the touch of a button, you can spend hours in your kingdom doing just that. Play tower games, like Bloon Tower Defense now!
AppGrooves has filtered the best 10 apps for "Defense Games" in Strategy Games from 328 apps. Check it out !
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Toy Defense 2: TD Battles Game
Сlassic Tower Defense strategy game. ★Enjoy our best TD strategy games★
Melsoft Games
5M+ Strategy GamesFree- 230 users said "good time killer"
- Free
- In App Purchases
- Editor's Choice
Video & Screenshots
Editor’s Review
- Enjoy campaigns based on famous World War II Battles like Operation Overlord for a fun, historical approach to kingdom defense gameplay
- Prove your intelligence to the world! Participate in tournaments with stunning graphics and a variety of armies to defend your towers against
- Ground versus air - you decide! How you win the battle is completely up to you with levels that get progressively harder for increased challenge
Reviewed by Laura S on January 22, 2018
Review Highlights
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addictive
in 1,065 reviewsReally like the game, quite addictive and reasonably challenging
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challenging
in 425 reviewsI think this game is awsome and this game is challenging and that makes it fun.
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good time killer
in 230 reviewsGood time killer and very fun
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easy to play
in 148 reviewsVery fun and addicting, easy to play
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great graphics
in 96 reviewsa lot of td games this 1 is great, Full-packed action, great graphics, great gameplay
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good strategy game
in 63 reviewsFun good strategy game very challenging
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Tower Defense King
Challenge your Tower Defense game with top action and strategy now!
mobirix
5M+ Strategy GamesFree- 45 users said "too many ads"
- Free
- Fresh
- In App Purchases
- Editor's Choice
Video & Screenshots
Editor’s Review
- Explore 25 unique maps with different themes and settings for you to discover as you test your skills and fight to save your towers
- Eliminate your enemies with colorful magic, then utilize 15 wicked upgrades for an advanced tower that can’t be defeated
- Infinite Mode lets you battle other players across the globe! Check your Global Ranking to find out how you stack up worldwide
Reviewed by Laura S on January 22, 2018
Review Highlights
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addictive
in 109 reviewsThis game even playing for free, is addictive and very fun!
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too many ads
in 45 reviewsToo many ads, every click nearly. Ruins a nice little time waster game.
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good graphics
in 9 reviewsI loved this game very much! Good graphics, controls, and anything,
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Zombie Defense
Human tactics vs. zombie hordes.
Home Net Games
10M+ Strategy GamesFree- 139 users said "great graphics"
- Free
- In App Purchases
- Editor's Choice
Video & Screenshots
Editor’s Review
- With tons of missions, difficulty modes and enemies to defeat, you'll stay entertained for hours
- Upgrade your skills and weaponry after successfully completing assignments so you can kill zombies even faster
- Take to the skies to defeat your enemies! Complete high-power air strikes and blow those zombies to smithereens
Reviewed by Katelyn on June 20, 2018
Review Highlights
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addictive
in 473 reviewsgold upgrades I regular mode, everything about it is great to me and very addicting!!:-)
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challenging
in 163 reviewsLove the game, totally addictive, just challenging enough to keep me interested, though!
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great graphics
in 139 reviewsTons of fun and great graphics. Really enjoyed this one
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too many ads
in 48 reviewsToo many ads. Not even acceptable for a free to play.
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easy to play
in 45 reviewsI love this game it's easy to play
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great time killer
in 32 reviewsFantastic game, great time killer
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Tactical War: Tower Defense Game
Tactical War - challenging tower defense strategy game in military style
Tranquility Interactive
1M+ Strategy GamesFree Install- 80% positive reviews
- Free
- In App Purchases
Video & Screenshots
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Galaxy Defense (Tower Game)
⚔ ⚔ ⚔The original tower defense for true fans of the genre. Defend your kingdom!
Zonmob Game Studio
5M+ Strategy GamesFree Install- 12 users said "too many ads"
- Free
- In App Purchases
- Editor's Choice
Video & Screenshots
Editor’s Review
- Less is more! Provides the classic tower defense experience without useless additions that only ruin the gameplay
- Well-designed UI with intuitive controls allows you to focus on the fun instead of trying to make sense of countless buttons on the screen
- A great time killer! Play through 21 challenging missions & employ smart tactics to overcome endless waves of diverse enemies
Reviewed by Antonio on March 13, 2018
Review Highlights
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addictive
in 181 reviewsI find it really challenging give a try u will be come addictive to it I love it
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challenging
in 137 reviewsGood game fun and challenging
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easy to play
in 35 reviewsVery fun and easy to play
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too many ads
in 12 reviewsToo many ads.
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Castle Defense
Castle Defense: The best strategy/arcade castle defense ever!
Elite Games
10M+ Strategy GamesFree- 164 users said "nice graphics"
- Free
- In App Purchases
- Editor's Choice
Video & Screenshots
Editor’s Review
- Select your warrior - wizard, paladin, or barbarian - for a wholly unique approach to the battlefield every time
- Mission Mode lets you play through 15 levels of varying difficulty, gathering weapons and protecting your towers against blood-thirsty enemies
- Do you have what it takes to protect your towers? Play more than 100 levels to challenge your survival instincts and gameplay strategies
Reviewed by Laura S on February 13, 2018
Review Highlights
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addictive
in 1,592 reviewsSimple, fun addictive
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challenging
in 826 reviewsruns smooth reasonably challenging good way to waste time
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nice graphics
in 164 reviewsSo addictive,fun,nice graphic.......
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too many ads
in 140 reviewsToo many ads. Game is one dimensional. Oh, and why is there not an exit or quit button?
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great tower defense game
in 136 reviewsgame is excellent I was looking for a great tower defense game and Ellie games delivered
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good time killer
in 116 reviewsGood time killer and fun
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Toy Defense Fantasy - TD Strategy Game
A hit TOWER DEFENSE strategy battle game Defend your fantasy castle!
Melsoft Games
5M+ Strategy GamesFree- 102 users said "good graphics"
- Free
- In App Purchases
- Editor's Choice
Video & Screenshots
Editor’s Review
- The perfect setting for fantasy lovers! Immerse yourself in kingdoms, castles, and epic wars that need you to be the hero
- Fight trolls, dragons, goblins and more! Destroy the vile creatures plaguing your kingdom and work your way up to the ultimate Boss Battles
- Compete against friends and strangers in Weekly Tournaments! Win wars and unlock achievements to prove your skills
Reviewed by Laura S on January 22, 2018
Review Highlights
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addictive
in 424 reviewsTower difence is a good game,its addictive, and it have an good graphics
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challenging
in 204 reviewsVery addictive, fun and challenging
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good graphics
in 102 reviewsReally good graphics. Great job on producing this amazing app
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easy to play
in 74 reviewsEasy to play and understand.
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Radiant Defense
MILLIONS OF ALIENS WILL DIE
HEXAGE
1M+ Strategy GamesFree- 133 users said "best tower defense game"
- Free
- Fresh
- In App Purchases
- Editor's Choice
Video & Screenshots
Editor’s Review
- Engage your brain, eyes & ears! A space-themed TD packed with amazing visuals, diverse challenges & a slick soundtrack
- Manipulate the waves for tactical advantage! Alter the enemy's path with wisely-placed modules to gain the higher ground
- Be the best! Play smart & climb your way to the top of the online Hall of Fame
Reviewed by Antonio on March 13, 2018
Review Highlights
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challenging
in 664 reviewsLove the neon graphics and it's challenging enough to keep you interested
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addictive
in 607 reviewsLove this game, addictive and free. Difficult without any in-app purchases though
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best tower defense game
in 133 reviewsReal fun ......best tower defense game
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Tower Defense: Galaxy TD
Free tower defense game with unforgettable td weapons & missions!
AniBox
1M+ Strategy GamesFree Install- 100 users said "great time killer"
- Free
- In App Purchases
Video & Screenshots
Review Highlights
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addictive
in 181 reviewsGreat game, addictive, and fun to play.
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great time killer
in 100 reviewsFun and great time killer
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good graphics
in 39 reviewsSuper time killer..good graphic..good control..just finished all the levels...hope for
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easy to play
in 33 reviewsIts fun easy to play
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Kingdom Rush
Defend your kingdom against the hordes of evil in this epic action defense game!
Ironhide Game Studio
5M+ Strategy GamesFree- 585 users said "best tower defense game"
- Free
- In App Purchases
- Editor's Choice
Video & Screenshots
Editor’s Review
- An addictive, well-polished gameplay! Upgrade your towers with 18 special abilities & vaporize enemies or simply polymorph them into cute bunnies
- Explore the in-game encyclopedia containing hilarious tower, unit & enemy descriptions
- Doesn't get boring! Progressive difficulty mixed with an engaging story makes sure the game never feels repetitive
Reviewed by Antonio on March 13, 2018
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addictive
in 1,833 reviewsEasily the most addictive and simple defense game.
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challenging
in 1,158 reviewsThis game is fun, challenging, awesome and epic!
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best tower defense game
in 585 reviewsLoved it best tower defense game !
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good graphics
in 372 reviewsWell balanced and good graphics.
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great gameplay
in 194 reviewsNo insane IAP, great gameplay, easy to pick up, and a awesome art style
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nice time killer
in 163 reviewsSimple nice time killer wish it was longer : )
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