This is an outstanding creation and far beyond the best tower defence game I have ever played. Satisfying visuals/audio and overflowing with character, each level poses a unique challenge that will push your skills to their limits. TDS is a masterpiece - 11/10 recommend!
TDS - Tower Defense Strategy
- Release Date:
- May 23, 2025
- Developer:
- Blockage
- Publisher:
- Blockage Studios
- Platforms:
- Windows Mac Linux
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About This Game
Defend your Basin, it must stand.
TDS Tower Defense Strategy is a Tower Defense, Real-Time Strategy Hybrid at its core. Build up, grab your friends, and defend against the Tides that approach.
Maps have no path, no limits, and most importantly... Enemies will fight back.

Control a Vessel, they are your anchor to the world.
Vessels in themselves are both a unit and a tower. Control them to mine, fight, and build your defense. Each of which comes with their own set of extremely unique towers to help in this endeavor.
Towers, units. Simple yet deep.
Expand your defense through an extremely rich set of upgrades that all play off one another. Synergistic in nature, there are many combinations and strategies you can employ to increase your effective hold. Towers can expand on one another, Vessels can too.
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Handcrafted, fully realized unique maps.
On your adventure you will encounter MANY diverse maps, from floating woodcraft in the sky to massive derelict structures. Not only in their visual design but down to the very gameplay of them. No two maps are the same. And each one will challenge you systematically.
Outsmart, overpower.
Placement is key; you can make it through by sheer power, but you can also do so through your wit. There are many points in which your actions have a bearing more than simply upgrading to the next best thing. Create an ultra powerful single tower, create an impenetrable wall. You can even beat whole areas utilizing no towers* (Please fact check me on this)
TDS is better with friends!
Play with up to 3 of your fellow Vessels and defend together! There are infinitely more combinations and strategies when you play with friends (including goofy cheese ones)
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"The simple things may very much be the most complex" - Me
The game has challenges for all with areas containing all matters of difficulty. It CAN be really hard, expect resistance. But also have a fun time!
Join our Discord for frequent updates and progress on the game! :D

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User Reviews
evil bout
I love this game a lot. I love the insane minimalism that gives this game its beautiful charm as well as the absolute lack of help which i saw as a challenge to overcome. But this has a glaring issue, this same minimalism and lack of guidance to the game's unique mechanics causes new players to have a very rough first experience and thus receives many low hour negative reviews for this exact reason. With the right quality of life improvements to UI/UX, this game will be a lot less daunting and confusing to new players, which also makes it easier to share this specially unique game with friends.
Bad UI
System Requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7, 10
- Processor: 2.1 GHz Single Core
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 2 GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 750 MB available space
- Sound Card: Your voice!
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7, 10
- Processor: 2.3 GHz Dual Core
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 4 GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 750 MB available space
- Sound Card: Present
FAQ
How much does TDS - Tower Defense Strategy cost?
TDS - Tower Defense Strategy costs $17.99.
What are the system requirements for TDS - Tower Defense Strategy?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 7, 10 Processor: 2.1 GHz Single Core Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 2 GB DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 750 MB available space Sound Card: Your voice! Recommended: Recommended: OS *: Windows 7, 10 Processor: 2.3 GHz Dual Core Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 4 GB DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 750 MB available space Sound Card: Present
What platforms is TDS - Tower Defense Strategy available on?
TDS - Tower Defense Strategy is available on Windows PC, macOS, Linux.
Is TDS - Tower Defense Strategy worth buying?
TDS - Tower Defense Strategy has 67% positive reviews from 9 players.
When was TDS - Tower Defense Strategy released?
TDS - Tower Defense Strategy was released on May 23, 2025.
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