Free Tower Defense Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,062 Tower Defense games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Tower Defense game rankings were last updated on 6/6/2024.
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1. Dota 2
Every day, millions of players worldwide enter battle as one of over a hundred Dota heroes. And no matter if it's their 10th hour of play or 1,000th, there's always something new to discover. With regular updates that ensure a constant evolution of gameplay, features, and heroes, Dota 2 has taken on a life of its own.
Dota 2 holds the #1 spot for "best free Tower Defense game on Steam" with a Player Score of 81. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,251,639 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,841,403 positive reviews and 410,236 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Dota 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. Castle of Alchemists: Prologue
Defend your castle in this fast-paced tower defense/action hybrid game with stunning pixel art graphics! Play as alchemically enhanced warrior Bellator, set traps, build towers, craft powerful weapons, and defend your home! The fate of the castle lies in your hands!
Castle of Alchemists: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Tower Defense games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 63 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 63 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 6/3/2024 |
| Developer | Team Machiavelli |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2954600 |
3. Incremental Epic Hero 2
A mixture of incremental/idle and roleplaying game set in fantasy world filled with monsters and things to explore, where battling is constant, almost everything can be upgraded, and with wide array of various prestige mechanics to always keep things interesting and moving forward!
Incremental Epic Hero 2 has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Tower Defense games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 979 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 693 positive reviews and 286 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Incremental Epic Hero 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/22/2022 |
| Developer | Hapiwaku |
| Publisher | Idle System, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1690710 |
4. Bloons TD Battles 2
From the creators of Bloons TD6... Bloons TD Battles 2 is a brand new installment of the top-rated head-to-head tower defense game. Gather your Hero, choose your team of powerful Monkey Towers, and prepare to battle one on one against other players and relentless waves of Bloons!
Bloons TD Battles 2 has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Tower Defense games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,517 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,650 positive reviews and 4,867 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Bloons TD Battles 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/30/2021 |
| Franchise | Ninja Kiwi Games |
| Developer | Ninja Kiwi |
| Publisher | Ninja Kiwi |
| Steam App Id | 1276390 |
5. CounterSide
Everything has another side Urban Graphic Novel RPG "CounterSide" A world where conflict never ends between Counters and Corrupted Objects after the Administration Failure We invite you to a journey to save the Reality.
CounterSide has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Tower Defense games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,215 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,388 positive reviews and 827 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play CounterSide on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/1/2022 |
| Developer | Studiobside Co.,Ltd |
| Publisher | Studiobside Co.,Ltd |
| Steam App Id | 1976440 |
6. The Perfect Tower II
The Perfect Tower II is a mix between an incremental and a tower defense game. Build a town, manage resources and explore a variety of mini-games and tons of upgrades. Fully automate your game and watch numbers going up!
The Perfect Tower II has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Tower Defense games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,175 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,806 positive reviews and 369 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Perfect Tower II on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/26/2021 |
| Franchise | Fire Sword Studios |
| Developer | Fire Sword Studios |
| Publisher | Fire Sword Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1197260 |
7. Dungeon Defenders II
Dungeon Defenders II is a cooperative Action Tower Defense game packed with roleplaying elements like loot, leveling, and pets.
Dungeon Defenders II has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Tower Defense games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,312 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,524 positive reviews and 4,788 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Dungeon Defenders II on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 6/20/2017 |
| Franchise | Chromatic Games |
| Developer | Chromatic Games |
| Publisher | Chromatic Games |
| Steam App Id | 236110 |
8. Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense
Endless idle tower defense game full of deep strategy and combat mechanics. Unlock and upgrade dozens of epic fantasy heroes to defeat an infinite swarm of enemy monsters. Strategize hero positions, synergies, and skills for an effective defense, then sit back and let the auto-battler do its thing!
Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Tower Defense games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 102 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 77 positive reviews and 25 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 5/3/2024 |
| Developer | Swell Games LLC |
| Publisher | Swell Games LLC |
| Steam App Id | 2897580 |
9. Minion Masters
An addictive fast-paced hybrid of Card games & Tower-Defense. Play 1v1 - or bring a friend for 2v2 - and engage in epic online multiplayer battles full of innovative strategy and awesome plays! Collect 200+ cards with unique mechanics, all free!
Minion Masters has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Tower Defense games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 63,335 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 56,803 positive reviews and 6,532 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Minion Masters on the Steam Deck.
10. Bloons Monkey City
Create, upgrade, and customize your very own Bloons Monkey City in this groundbreaking blend of city building and tower defense awesomeness!
Bloons Monkey City has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Tower Defense games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,522 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,068 positive reviews and 454 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Bloons Monkey City on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/10/2020 |
| Franchise | Ninja Kiwi Games |
| Developer | Ninja Kiwi |
| Publisher | Ninja Kiwi |
| Steam App Id | 1252780 |
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 | 312,812 | 7/9/2013 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 985 | 6/3/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 938 | 7/22/2022 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 728 | 11/30/2021 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 710 | 9/1/2022 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 617 | 2/26/2021 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 471 | 6/20/2017 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 365 | 5/3/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 338 | 5/24/2019 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 290 | 4/10/2020 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 257 | 4/20/2016 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 251 | 12/19/2017 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 223 | 11/16/2022 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 183 | 7/23/2015 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 177 | 5/6/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 161 | 7/8/2020 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 140 | 5/23/2023 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 117 | 2/16/2024 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 105 | 1/16/2019 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 64 | 10/21/2015 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 6). Castle of Alchemists: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 27). Incremental Epic Hero 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 6). Bloons TD Battles 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 5). CounterSide on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 3). The Perfect Tower II on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 3). Dungeon Defenders II on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 6). Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 5). Minion Masters on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 3). Bloons Monkey City on Steam. Steam Store.