TOWER ▪ DEFENSE ▪ STRATEGY. Control Vessels. Utilize their uniquely deep set of towers. Create an everchanging defense. Play with friends. Protect your Basin at all costs. An absolute Tower Defense, Real-Time Strategy Hybrid
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Mixed (29) - 68% of the 29 user reviews in the last 30 days are positive.
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Very Positive (160) - 88% of the 160 user reviews for this game are positive.
Release Date:
May 23, 2025
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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.

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)

"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

System Requirements

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macOS
SteamOS + Linux
    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
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
    Minimum:
    • OS: 1st Gen
    • Processor: Intel
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: 2 GB
    • Storage: 750 MB available space
    • Sound Card: Your voice!
    Recommended:
    • OS: 1st Gen
    • Processor: Any
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: 4 GB
    • Storage: 750 MB available space
    • Sound Card: Present
    Minimum:
    • OS: Any (With Proton)
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: 2 GB
    • Storage: 750 MB available space
    • Sound Card: Your voice!
    Recommended:
    • OS: Any (With Proton)
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: 4 GB
    • Storage: 750 MB available space
    • Sound Card: Present
    • Additional Notes: Some Linux builds may require adjustment of your audio sources for sound to work!

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