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.