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Best tower defense games for Android

Tower defense games have you place and upgrade towers along a path, mixing slowing, splash and single-target defenses to hold back waves of enemies.

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50 games ranked · How we rank

  1. Number 1: Stick War: Legacy

    Max Games Studios

    4.8 out of 5 (3.2M) 100M+ installs

    A free, long-running stick-figure strategy game with deep unit control and plenty of modes, supported by ads and in-app purchases.

    Download Now: Stick War: Legacy Read our review of Stick War: Legacy

  2. Number 2: Clash Royale

    Supercell

    4.4 out of 5 (41.8M) 500M+ installs

    A deep, free competitive card battler that rewards long-term play and clan involvement more than casual dipping.

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  1. Number 3: Stick Hero: Tower Defense

    Unicorn Studio Official

    4.6 out of 5 (447.7K) 50M+ installs

    A fast, free strategy game that rewards careful moves and offers plenty of heroes to build.

    Download Now: Stick Hero: Tower Defense Read our review of Stick Hero: Tower Defense

  2. Number 4: Bloons TD 6

    ninja kiwi

    4.8 out of 5 (401.6K) 5M+ installs

    A deep, well-supported paid tower defense that rewards players who want years of maps, towers and co-op.

    Download Now: Bloons TD 6 Read our review of Bloons TD 6

  3. Number 5: Trap Master - Squish Enemies

    Mobsmile Yazilim Hizmetleri Limited Sirketi

    4.7 out of 5 (123.5K) 10M+ installs

    A free, readable defense game with permanent upgrades and a clear loop, best for short sessions and steady progress.

    Download Now: Trap Master - Squish Enemies Read our review of Trap Master - Squish Enemies

  4. Number 6: Mob Control

    VOODOO

    4.3 out of 5 (998.4K) 100M+ installs

    A well-honed free tower defense loop that rewards players who enjoy visible growth and steady progression.

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  1. Number 7: Days Bygone - Castle Defense

    Frivolition

    4.7 out of 5 (66.8K) 5M+ installs

    A deep, long-haul castle defense game that rewards patience and planning over quick sessions.

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  2. Number 8: Bloons TD 6 NETFLIX

    Netflix, Inc.

    4.7 out of 5 (81.8K) 5M+ installs

    A deep, generous tower defense game for Netflix members who want long-term strategy rather than a quick distraction.

    Download Now: Bloons TD 6 NETFLIX Read our review of Bloons TD 6 NETFLIX

  3. Number 9: Kingdom Rush Origins TD

    Ironhide Games

    4.8 out of 5 (165.9K) 1M+ installs

    A complete, offline-friendly elven tower defense campaign that justifies its $2.99 price, though ads and in-app purchases remain.

    Download Now: Kingdom Rush Origins TD Read our review of Kingdom Rush Origins TD

  4. Number 10: Kingshot

    Century Games PTE. LTD.

    4.3 out of 5 (1.6M) 50M+ installs

    A free, ad-free medieval survival strategy game for patient players who enjoy running a town and competing with other governors.

    Download Now: Kingshot Read our review of Kingshot

More of the best tower defense games

  1. 11 TDS - Tower Destiny Survive SayGames Ltd 4.3 50M+
  2. 12 The Battle Cats PONOS Corporation 4.5 10M+
  3. 13 Galaxy Defense: Fortress TD CyberJoy Games 4.6 5M+
  4. 14 We Are Warriors! Lessmore GmbH 4.5 10M+
  5. 15 Space Survivor iStar Technology Investment Co Ltd 4.3 50M+
  6. 16 Rush Royale: Tower Defense TD MYGAMES MENA FZ LLC 4.3 50M+
  7. 17 Tower War - Tactical Conquest SayGames Ltd 4.2 100M+
  8. 18 Aliens vs Zombies: Invasion GAMEGEARS LTD 4.7 1M+
  9. 19 Kingdom Guard: Tower Defense Tap4fun (Hong Kong) Limited 4.4 10M+
  10. 20 Silent Castle: Survive Harvest Star Game 4.4 10M+
  11. 21 Eternal Empire: Warrior Eras Nature Games 4.6 1M+
  12. 22 Bloons TD 5 ninja kiwi 4.6 1M+
  13. 23 Monster House AlohaFactory 4.6 1M+
  14. 24 Arknights Yostar Limited. 4.4 5M+
  15. 25 Stick War: Saga Max Games Studios 4.7 10M+
  16. 26 WWII Defense: RTS Army TD game Azur Interactive Games Limited 4.3 5M+
  17. 27 Slime Castle — Idle TD Game Azur Interactive Games Limited 4.5 1M+
  18. 28 Castle Duels: PvP Arena Battle MYGAMES MENA FZ LLC 4.5 1M+
  19. 29 Fight For America: Country War Homa 4.2 10M+
  20. 30 Dungeon Defense GameCoaster 4.8 1M+
  21. 31 Nightfall: Kingdom Frontier TD Fansipan Limited 4.4 1M+
  22. 32 Kingdom Rush Frontiers TD Ironhide Games 4.8 1M+
  23. 33 Plants vs. Zombies™ ELECTRONIC ARTS 3.7 500M+
  24. 34 Bloons Adventure Time TD ninja kiwi 4.5 10M+
  25. 35 Lordrush Century Games Innovation Pte. Ltd. 4.4 1M+
  26. 36 Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance TD Ironhide Games 4.6 500K+
  27. 37 Bloons TD Battles 2 ninja kiwi 4.0 10M+
  28. 38 Bullet Heroes: TD RPG Shooter Homa 4.3 1M+
  29. 39 Draw Arena: Battle Tactics SayGames Ltd 4.3 1M+
  30. 40 War Regions - Tactical Game SayGames Ltd 4.1 5M+
  31. 41 Tiny Warriors Rush - Idle TD SayGames Ltd 4.3 1M+
  32. 42 Raid Rush: Tower Defense TD Panteon 4.0 5M+
  33. 43 Evo Defense BLUE PLANET JOY 4.3 500K+
  34. 44 The Tower - Idle Tower Defense Tech Tree Games 4.0 5M+
  35. 45 Fortress of Gears Solid Games 4.2 1M+
  36. 46 Punko.io: Roguelike TD AgonaleaGames 4.2 500K+
  37. 47 Forest Cabin: Survive Harvest Star Game 4.1 500K+
  38. 48 Plants vs. Zombies™ 2 ELECTRONIC ARTS 3.7 10M+
  39. 49 Wall Brawl - Tower Defense TD Homa 4.4 100K+
  40. 50 Gear Truck! NEPTUNE(TREEPLLA) 4.4 1M+
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About tower defense games

They reward thinking ahead rather than quick reflexes and suit players who like strategy without steep rules, in short breaks or long sessions. Some use fixed maps and hand-tuned waves, where success comes from learning each layout. Others build around endless modes, random upgrades or hero characters you move around the field. A few add multiplayer or cooperative play. The main differences are the control you have over the fight and how often tougher waves force you to change your plan.

What to look for

  • Check how varied the enemy types are and whether they force you to change tower choices, since a single dominant strategy makes the game dull fast.
  • Look at how upgrades work: permanent tower levels, branching paths, or temporary boosts change how much planning each match involves.
  • See whether the game can be played offline and whether progress saves locally, which matters on commutes or flights.
  • Find out how the game makes money, such as ads between waves or optional purchases for towers and boosts, and whether those purchases affect difficulty.

How we rank

Apps are ranked by their Google Play rating (weighted by how many people rated them), their number of installs, how recently they were updated and how closely they fit the category. Only apps we've reviewed are included.