Underplayed Gems

Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance TD (2024)

Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance TD cover
Developer
Ironhide Game Studio
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.4 of 5, 11,522 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 15 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A colorful, fast-paced tower defense game where you command cartoonish fantasy armies in strategic battles.

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What players say

Players are split on Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance. Some praise the dual-hero system and fresh environments, calling it one of the best in the series. But many long-time fans say the map design is weak, with no chokepoints and poorly placed tower spots, making the game feel unbalanced: either too easy on veteran or frustratingly hard. Several reviewers also report crashes that force a device restart.

Screenshots

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