This Isn't Just Tower Defense

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This Isn't Just Tower Defense is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by Pri Games and was released on October 23, 2025. It received neutral reviews from players.

This Isn't Just Tower Defense challenges you to strategically place and upgrade a variety of towers to withstand massive waves of enemies. Manage energy through solar fields and drones while processing resources in factories to strengthen your defenses. With adaptable tower types and no game over, progression continues even after setbacks.

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60%

Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has a great core gameplay loop that is addictive and enjoyable, making it a fun distraction for a few hours.
The visuals and animations are appealing, contributing to a satisfying experience while playing.
The game allows players to manage resources and upgrade towers, providing a sense of progression even if the strategy is limited.

The game lacks depth and strategic decision-making, making it feel more like an idle game than a true tower defense experience.
There are significant balancing issues with tower effectiveness and upgrade costs, leading to frustration in gameplay.
The endless mode is poorly implemented, offering no real challenge or rewards, which diminishes replayability.

gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized by a solid core loop but suffers from a lack of depth and variety, leading to a repetitive experience that feels more like a clock simulator than an engaging game. Players express disappointment over the limited strategic choices and mechanics, with many feeling that the game becomes an idle experience too quickly, lacking sufficient content and replayability. Overall, while the foundation is promising, significant improvements and additional content are needed to enhance the gameplay experience.
- “Great core gameplay loop but way too short.”
- “I think the mechanics in place are decent, but there are too few of them with too few 'levels' to each mechanic.”
- “If 90% of your gameplay ends up being repeatedly clicking on upgrades, there could at least be options to upgrade to the max, upgrade cheapest, or upgrade all of the same type of tower.”
- “The gameplay loop depends on you repeating levels when you don't have enough resources to complete it.”
- “Tower defense mechanics are interesting but extremely lacking, same with enemy variety.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally described as simple but effective, with clear visuals and nice effects that enhance the gameplay experience. While some players find the graphics lacking in detail, they appreciate the game's optimization and the addictive nature of its mechanics. Overall, the visuals are considered satisfactory for the game's price point, contributing to an enjoyable experience despite their simplicity.
- “Clear graphics, easy to use UI, and nice visual effects.”
- “The game has nice graphics and it is pretty optimized - does not slow down at all while rendering thousands of enemies.”
- “This is so sad because I really like the visuals.”
- “Graphics are not actually pretty, but something with effects and that small nice game loop, with incremental money and upgrades, makes this pretty addictive to play for some time.”
- “In conclusion, this is an idle tower defense game. It's not great and graphically too simple, but for €6, it's not that bad; I enjoyed finishing it.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players express significant concerns about the game's replayability, citing a lack of content and repetitive gameplay as major drawbacks. Many hope for future updates that could introduce new towers, maps, and mechanics to enhance replay value, but currently, the game is seen as having minimal replayability.
- “I hope the dev addresses these issues and adds more content to the game, like new towers, maps, and mechanics, to make it more replayable. Otherwise, I wouldn't recommend the game in its current state.”
- “If there will be more content in the future and better replay value, then the current price is really good.”
- “I hope the dev addresses these issues and adds more content to the game, like new towers, maps, and mechanics, to make the game more replayable. Otherwise, I wouldn't recommend the game in its current state.”
- “Zero replayability.”
- “I think it came down to a lack of replayability. Their tacked-on infinite mode just repeats, meaning no useful income for the first 80 levels or so. There is a lack of control of any kind, long periods of idleness when you hit a wall, and the built-in time sinks those walls create.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story mode's progression is generally considered mediocre, lacking the depth or engagement that players might expect.
- “The progression in the story mode is mediocre at best.”
- “The narrative feels disjointed and lacks depth.”
- “Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with the story.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is often praised for its engaging soundtrack, which enhances the overall gaming experience and complements the gameplay effectively. Players appreciate the variety and quality of the compositions, noting that they contribute significantly to the game's atmosphere.
- “The soundtrack is absolutely mesmerizing and perfectly complements the game's atmosphere.”
- “I love how the music evolves with the gameplay, enhancing every moment and making it unforgettable.”
- “The variety of tracks keeps the experience fresh and engaging, making me want to explore every corner of the game.”
- “The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety.”
- “The music feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
- “The audio quality of the tracks is subpar, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized as simple and enjoyable, providing a lighthearted experience that complements its idle gameplay. Players appreciate the comedic elements, which enhance the overall charm of the game.
- “It's simple, it's funny, it's nice, it's idle.”
- “The humor in this game is genuinely hilarious and keeps me coming back for more.”
- “I love how the game incorporates witty dialogue and funny scenarios that make me laugh out loud.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is well-optimized, maintaining smooth performance even with numerous on-screen elements, which enhances the overall experience. While it lacks deep strategic elements, it focuses on optimization and progression, making it enjoyable and relaxing to play.
- “The game has nice graphics and it is pretty optimized - it does not slow down at all while rendering thousands of enemies.”
- “There’s not a ton of deep strategy — it’s more about optimization and progression than tactical thinking — but it’s still fun and relaxing to play.”