I have really enjoyed Tau Cubis, it's really a hidden gem of a defense grid like tower defense. It is the closest thing I have played to defense grid. Actually discovered it from the defense grid 2 discussion forums. Very replayable, fun to try out different tower combinations and tower placements especially after unlocking other modes that allow all towers to be used, scoring/leaderboards are similar to defense grid. There are a lot of tricks to get higher scores in game and is very satisfying and challenging to discover these in each level. There are multiple ways to maze the levels and it feels like solving a puzzle when a good enemy pathing is found, and you feel like a genius when you discover an optimal one. It can take a lot of trial and error, but it is very rewarding to find a combination that works, incrementally improve on it, and end the level with a Perfect 9 (no cores touched) x2 score multiplier. Even after 90hrs of gameplay I am still finding incremental improv...
Tau Cubis
- Release Date:
- Nov 12, 2023
- Developer:
- Cube Mandarine
- Publisher:
- Cube Mandarine
- Platforms:
- Windows Mac Linux
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About This Game
They are coming !
Protect your base and fend off hordes of relentless robots !
Tau Cubis is a 3D Sci-Fi Tower Defense game, taking inspiration from the classic 'Defense Grid' with extra features (collaborative Towers, advanced targeting system, truly autonomous enemies).
Tau Cubis offers different Map types and you will need to adapt your strategy.
Some maps will rather test your skills in "Mazing Tower Defense", while others will require you to manage your resources well and find the most effective combinations of Towers.

Smart Towers
Your Towers collaborate, buffing each other.
Your Towers can be assigned a global priority target type in real time :
Just one click for all Towers to target in priority a specific enemy type."Mazing" Tower Defense game
Each enemy is truly autonomous and there is no predefined path !
Your choices immediately modify the dynamic of the fight for the whole map.
111 challenges !
Each map is playable in 4 to 8 Modes for 111 Challenges .
Leaderboards
Compare Your score to the best scores or just your Friends' through the Steam Leaderboards.
Notes from me :)
Please, keep in mind, Tau Cubis is a solo game development, is not story driven and does not feature cinematic.
The more challenges you complete, the more Towers, Enemies and Maps you unlock.
Tau Cubis is inspired by other games and especially the amazing franchise : Defense Grid.
I'd like to offer you a minimalist strategic Tower Defense game with colorful graphics and smart mechanics :)
Full Controller, Mouse and Keyboard (WASD control or classic ) : your choice !
Quick to learn, easy to play for intense 20 minute session.
Online leaderboards, but you still can play offline and upload your scores later.
Don't hesitate for any questions or feedback at [email protected] or in Steam Discussion section !
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System Requirements
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel i7 4790 or AMD equivalent - Quad Core
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: gtx 750 ti
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 3 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Full Gamepad support. Network required only for leaderboards
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel i7 4790 or AMD equivalent - Quad Core
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: gtx 970
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 3 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Full Gamepad support. Network required only for leaderboards
FAQ
How much does Tau Cubis cost?
Tau Cubis costs $4.99.
What are the system requirements for Tau Cubis?
Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel i7 4790 or AMD equivalent - Quad Core Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: gtx 750 ti DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 3 GB available space Additional Notes: Full Gamepad support. Network required only for leaderboards Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel i7 4790 or AMD equivalent - Quad Core Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: gtx 970 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 3 GB available space Additional Notes: Full Gamepad support. Network required only for leaderboards
What platforms is Tau Cubis available on?
Tau Cubis is available on Windows PC, macOS, Linux.
Is Tau Cubis worth buying?
Tau Cubis has 100% positive reviews from 1 players.
When was Tau Cubis released?
Tau Cubis was released on Nov 12, 2023.
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