Tower defense games are pretty popular and easy to pick up. You set up your defenses as strong as possible, then face waves of enemies attacking from all sides.
These games usually play in rounds, with enemies getting tougher and more numerous each wave. Meanwhile, you unlock better weapons to take them down. While this genre is common on phones and tablets, there are plenty of great tower defense games on PC too. Here’s the top 10 best tower defense games of 2021 for you to enjoy.
Anomaly: Warzone Earth
Anomaly: Warzone Earth flips the tower defense concept on its head. Instead of just placing units on the map to shoot enemies, you directly control a specific unit trying to sneak through enemy defenses.
After breaking through the alien invaders’ defenses, you need to keep your units healthy and upgrade them whenever possible to ensure a successful mission.
Of course, you’ll face plenty of enemy defense towers along the way. Be prepared, because this game is not easy.
Orcs Must Die! 2
The Orcs Must Die! series mixes third-person shooting, melee combat, and magical tower defense in a fantasy setting. It requires players to combine strategy and skill to defeat the orcs, as relying solely on weapons or traps won’t cut it.
The orcs get more aggressive as you upgrade your weapons and traps. The fun fantasy vibe inspired by Magicka and the co-op mode make Orcs Must Die! 2 a fan favorite. The third game is currently exclusive to Stadia, but hopefully it will come to PC soon so fans can keep battling those orcs.
Iron Brigade
Developed by Double Fine, the studio behind Psychonauts, Iron Brigade is a lesser-known third-person mech combat game with tower defense elements.
Set after World War I, a mad scientist tries to control the world with deadly TV troops. Luckily, a group of heroes rises up to stop him and restore peace.
You control heavily armed robots while setting up defenses to fend off waves of enemies. The unique gameplay, co-op mode, and Double Fine’s signature humor make this game a standout.
Bardbarian
In Bardbarian, you play as Brad, a barbarian who’s hung up his sword to play guitar. By rocking out, Brad summons fighters to follow him and attack any enemies that come close. This tower defense game features a mobile defense line that moves with the player.
You don’t have to do much besides leading your troops, strumming your guitar to boost morale, and collecting gold to upgrade new soldier types, unlock buffs, and discover interesting characters to help balance the battlefield.
Rock Of Ages 2: Bigger And Boulder
The Rock Of Ages series offers a unique tower defense experience. Each level is a long downhill slope, with a base at the bottom you must protect at all costs. Your opponent does the same.
When ready, you can launch a giant rolling boulder to smash through your opponent’s defenses and destroy their base. Rock Of Ages 2 is considered the best in the series, as the third installment is a bit too challenging and less fun.
Source: PCGamesN, translated by Gearvn
