Rogue Tower review

Rogue Tower brings roguelike structure to tower defense. Die of Death Games builds each level around a path that keeps extending: at every level you choose a direction to expand it, and it twists, turns and splits at random, so you decide whether enemy streams arrive one at a time or merge for area damage towers. Placement matters more than usual because towers gain a damage bonus from elevation and good high spots are limited. During a run you draw random cards that add new towers or add damage, range and abilities, and the developer counts over 400 unique cards and upgrades. Experience earned after each game opens more towers and permanent upgrades for future runs. Enemies can heal, sprint, launch attacks or spawn more enemies. It costs $14.99 on the US Steam store and needs 145 MB of storage. 80% of 4,390 English Steam reviews are positive, and it is single-player, Windows only and English only.

Who it is for

players who want short, replayable roguelike runs

Price

$14.99 one-time purchase on Steam (US store).

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Key features

• Enemy path extends every level, and you choose the direction it grows
• Towers gain a damage bonus from elevation
• Over 400 cards and upgrades drawn during runs
• Experience after each game opens new towers and permanent upgrades
• Enemies that heal, sprint, attack or spawn other enemies

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Every run builds a different map because the path twists and splits at random
• Strength: Over 400 unique cards and upgrades, per the developer
• Strength: Needs 145 MB of storage
• Weakness: 80% of 4,390 English Steam reviews are positive, tied for the lowest share here
• Weakness: Single-player and Windows only
• Weakness: Steam lists English as the only supported language

Key facts

• Developer: Die of Death Games
• Released on Steam: January 28, 2022
• Minimum RAM: 4 GB
• English Steam reviews: 80% positive of 4,390
• Cards and upgrades: Over 400

Where it ranks

Rogue Tower is No. 8 in our Best Tower Defense Games verdict.