Race-based tower defense. Build your army, defend your king, and send waves at your rivals. Up to 8-player FFA, 2v2 & 4v4 teams, and singleplayer. Crossplay on Windows, Linux, macOS & Steam Deck.

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Planned Release Date: Q4 2026

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About This Game

Defend your king. Break theirs.


Next Level: Tower Defense is a competitive, race-based tower defense game built for fast decisions, sharp economy play, and multiplayer chaos. Pick a faction, place your units, manage gold and lumber, and survive wave after wave — while sending creeps down your opponents' lanes to finish the job.

Classic TD depth, modern PvP


Each match alternates between a build phase and a wave phase. During the build phase, you place and upgrade towers, train wisps, and expand your economy. When the wave hits, your units hold the line while enemy creeps march toward your king. Let your king fall and you're out.

In multiplayer, the center hub lets you send creeps to other players, turning defense into offense. Outlast everyone and claim victory.

14 playable races


Every race plays differently. Choose from factions like Elf, Orc, Undead, Mech, Paladin, Goblin, and more — each with unique units, upgrades, and abilities. Roll Random for a bonus start if you're feeling bold.

Game modes

  • Free-for-All — up to 8 players, last king standing wins
  • 2v2 & 4v4 — team modes on dedicated two-lane maps; coordinate with allies and overwhelm the enemy team
  • Singleplayer — survive 30 waves of escalating difficulty

Built for Steam

  • Host or join lobbies via Steam — friends-only or public
  • Full crossplay between Windows, Linux, macOS, and Steam Deck
  • Steam invites and overlay support
  • Steam Achievements
  • Controller support for Steam Deck and gamepads
  • Optional fog of war for added tension

Economy matters


Balance gold, lumber, and food to grow your army without overextending. Wisps gather lumber, kills earn gold, and every placement decision counts. Sell units for a refund, upgrade your lumbercamp, and time your sends to catch opponents off guard.

Pixel-art strategy


Original pixel-art visuals, readable UI, and crisp combat feedback — from projectile volleys to damage numbers and gold ticks. Easy to read. Hard to master.

Ready to play?


Host a lobby, invite your friends, pick your race, and see who survives wave 31.

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

This game uses generative artificial intelligence in its development.

Some visual assets — including character sprites, unit artwork, and related
game graphics — were created or assisted with generative AI tools and then
integrated into the game. AI was also used during development to assist with
programming and production workflows.

Generative AI is not used to create content live during gameplay. The game
does not connect to external AI services while you are playing.

System Requirements

Windows
macOS
SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
    • Processor: Dual-core 2.0 GHz
    • Memory: 4096 MB RAM
    • Graphics: GPU with Vulkan 1.0 or DirectX 11 support
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 1024 MB available space
    • Sound Card: Standard audio device
    • Additional Notes: 1280×720 minimum resolution. Steam client required for multiplayer.
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 11 64-bit
    • Processor: Quad-core 2.5 GHz
    • Memory: 8192 MB RAM
    • Graphics: Dedicated GPU with 1 GB VRAM
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 2048 MB available space
    • Sound Card: Standard audio device
    • Additional Notes: 1920×1080 resolution. Full controller support (Xbox, PlayStation, Switch Pro).
    Minimum:
    • OS: macOS 11.0 Big Sur (Apple Silicon) / macOS 10.13 High Sierra (Intel)
    • Processor: Apple M1 or Intel Core i3
    • Memory: 4096 MB RAM
    • Graphics: Metal-compatible GPU
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 1024 MB available space
    • Sound Card: Standard audio device
    • Additional Notes: 1280×720 minimum resolution. Universal binary (Apple Silicon + Intel). Steam client required for multiplayer.
    Recommended:
    • OS: macOS 13 Ventura or newer
    • Processor: Apple M1 or Intel Core i5
    • Memory: 8192 MB RAM
    • Graphics: Dedicated GPU with 1 GB VRAM (Intel) / Apple M1 or newer
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 2048 MB available space
    • Sound Card: Standard audio device
    • Additional Notes: 1920×1080 resolution. Full controller support.
    Minimum:
    • OS: Ubuntu 20.04 / SteamOS 3.0 (64-bit)
    • Processor: Dual-core 2.0 GHz x86_64
    • Memory: 4096 MB RAM
    • Graphics: GPU with Vulkan 1.0 support
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 1024 MB available space
    • Sound Card: Standard audio device (ALSA/PulseAudio)
    • Additional Notes: 1280×800 minimum resolution. Steam Deck supported (native Linux build). Steam client required for multiplayer.
    Recommended:
    • OS: Ubuntu 22.04 / SteamOS 3.0 (64-bit)
    • Processor: Quad-core 2.5 GHz x86_64
    • Memory: 8192 MB RAM
    • Graphics: Dedicated GPU with 1 GB VRAM
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 2048 MB available space
    • Sound Card: Standard audio device
    • Additional Notes: 1920×1080 resolution. Steam Deck Verified target: stable 30+ FPS at 1280×800 with full controller support.
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