Defence games are a subgenre of strategy games focused on protecting a specific location, unit, or objective from waves of enemies. Players typically build and manage defensive structures (e.g., towers, walls, traps) to halt enemy progress, often while balancing limited resources and upgrading capabilities. These games emphasize strategic planning, resource allocation, and adaptability, as enemies become progressively stronger or change tactics. Tower defense, base defense, and real-time strategy hybrids are common subcategories within this genre.
• Plants vs. Zombies: A casual yet challenging game where players use plant-based weapons to stop zombies from invading their home.
• Kingdom Rush: A critically acclaimed tower defense game featuring diverse towers, hero units, and layered enemy pathing.
• Defense Grid: The Awakening: A modern classic with intricate level design, resource management, and multiple enemy types.
• Bloons Tower Defense: A long-running series combining humor with deep strategy, requiring players to pop balloon waves using specialized towers.
• StarCraft II (Custom Maps): Fan-created defense maps like "StarCraft: Tower Defense" blend the core RTS mechanics with defense gameplay.
What defines a Defence game?
A Defence game centers on preventing enemies from reaching a goal through strategic placement of defensive units and resource management.
How do Defence games differ from other strategy games?
Unlike offensive-focused strategy games, Defence games prioritize reactive tactics and optimizing static defenses rather than direct control of armies.
Do Defence games require quick reflexes or strategic thinking?
While some titles include real-time elements, most emphasize strategic thinking, such as planning tower synergies and predicting enemy behavior over long-term gameplay.
