After covering the best RTS games for Android and the best turn-based strategy games for Android, it feels natural to explore the top Android tower defense games. That’s exactly what we’re doing here.
The golden age of tower defense may have passed, but the Play Store still offers plenty of outstanding and innovative games that fit squarely—or creatively—within the genre.
You can tap the game names below to download them from the Play Store. If you know of great tower defense titles we missed, share them in the comments.
The Best Android Tower Defense Games
Let’s dive into the games…
Dungeons of the Endless: Apogee
This game blends roguelite exploration, dungeon crawling, and tower defense into a deeply addictive experience. It’s rich in strategy, pulls you in with its depth, and asks you to juggle multiple roles—though, thankfully, not literally.
Bloons TD 6
Staying true to classic tower defense roots, Bloons TD 6 proves the series still has plenty of bite. Tight mechanics, clever upgrades, and endless replayability make it a standout.
Kingdom Rush Frontiers
Choosing just one Kingdom Rush title was tough, but Frontiers stands out with its perfect mix of towers, heroic units, and tough, well-designed levels.
Dungeon Warfare II
Here, you build deadly dungeons packed with traps to stop brave explorers from stealing your treasure. Clever mechanics, dark humor, and slick visuals make it impossible to ignore.
2112TD
A sci-fi tower defense game inspired by Command & Conquer and StarCraft. Wield massive lasers to repel alien invasions and save what’s left of Earth.
Dungeon Defense
Flip the script: instead of exploring a dungeon, you defend it. Use ghosts, goblins, and other creatures to keep greedy adventurers away from your loot.
Plants vs Zombies 2
No list of tower defense games is complete without Plants vs Zombies. This lane-based classic still receives updates, delivering polished, addictive gameplay years later.
Iron Marines
Though it also made our RTS list, Iron Marines straddles both genres with impressive finesse. More complex than most, it rewards strategy and delivers serious fun.
Path To Nowhere
Want to run your own Suicide Squad? This gacha-style tower defense lets you command the city’s most unhinged inmates to survive deadly threats. Just don’t let your crew get too comfortable.
UnderDark: Defense
Fight the creeping darkness with glowing defenses in this moody yet charming tower defense. Free to play with optional ads—no intrusive interruptions. Designed for one-handed play, it’s perfect for commutes.
Rymdkapsel
End on a challenge. Rymdkapsel masterfully fuses RTS, tower defense, and puzzle elements into a deceptively simple, deeply engaging experience that’ll keep you hooked for hours.
